I often get razor rash. I find the best way to reduce it is to:
Use the best quality razor I can afford (or nick off hubby).
Always (as far as poss) swipe in the direction of the hair.
If it's long (not quite plaitable - but you know what I mean) trim with an electric razor first to minimise the number of swipes needed.
Soak in the bath to get warm, then run the water out until lying in shallow water.
Lather up with something very soothing - I find hair conditioner is very good and slippy.
Rinse off and cool it with a sponge and cold water (a shock to the system but it works).
Dry EVER SO GENTLY - again in the direction of the growth.
Finally - there is a product you can use that contains high concentration of salycylic (spelling?) acid (aspirin) and reduces ingrowing hairs by softening the overlying skin so the hair can pop through. It stings like blazes (get partner to try it first to get an idea of the level of suffering involved). But it works a treat if ingrowing hairs are a big problem. I can't remember the name of the product I used but I'm sure Mr Google can tell anyone who feels brave enough to try it. It's also great for guys who get ingrowing hairs in the crease of their neck after face-shaving.
Thank you all! will try some more of those and will keep you posted....
I've said this tons of times on the forum, Epilday :thumbup:
a friend of mine recently got herself an epilady (or similar, not sure now) and she had a very small buzz on my belly... about one square inch.
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though later (within minutes) I wanted to return to the fiendish device. She was having none of it.
lp
Plucking.... owwww
Epilady... double owwwwww!!!
Bought Intuition ladies razor with shea butter strip... hmmmmm works for me!!!
Got Veet for backup....
have covered the area in diprobase... seems to be ok at the moment... can actually sit down without too much discomfort!
Might have to get my other half to help with the next shave... you up for it hunie? if you can stand the pace hehe ... halo harp wings.....