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If you are completing a laser hair removal course, this article is not for you. We are going to talk about how to properly shave your legs. Yes, as statistics show, this topic is very relevant even in the XNUMXst century.
We shave our legs correctly
According to statistics, 40% of German women, 50% of French and Italian women, 82% of Spanish women and 90% of English women prefer to shave their legs.
Here are just a few of the reasons for such devotion.
- It is cheap. Buying even the most modern razor is unlikely to punch a hole in the budget.
- It’s fast. Unlike the same laser hair removal, you can immediately enjoy the smoothness of your legs.
- It does not hurt. Fans of other ways to get rid of hair are real stoics.
- There are no ingrown hairs. And if they do, it’s not often.
- A properly performed shave is extremely rarely causes irritation. The exception is the owners of thin dry skin.
But even this is not the whole list of benefits. Women’s razors look spectacular, decorating the bathroom and pleasing to the eye. And technical innovations make shaving ever softer and more efficient.
After removing hair, apply moisturizer or conditioner.
Types of razors
Even such simple devices can be very different from each other.
double-edged razor
The most well-deserved (in the sense, old) option for efficiency was again loved by men. And some women too. Although a metal machine with a blade inserted into the head is not the safest choice.
The blade in a traditional machine is very sharp, but at the same time not maneuverable, so there is a danger of injuring the skin.
Disposable machine
A “week” of several razors is the simplest and cheapest option. Suitable for travel, but not for daily use, as it does not work effectively with convex areas: knees and shins. After the purchase, the main thing is not to be greedy. The machine is supposed to be used once, and then thrown away, because such a blade loses its sharpness very quickly.
Reusable machine with replaceable cartridges
This option is more expensive, but it also lasts longer. There are other benefits as well.
- The floating head and several parallel blades allow you to remove hairs in the most inaccessible areas.
- Special lubrication of the blades lifts the hairs, makes shaving soft and safe.
For some models, care pads for dry or irritated skin can be purchased separately.
Electric razor
These devices are battery powered and are divided into two types:
rotary with a rotating head;
mesh.
Shaving with their help is considered the safest – it is impossible to cut the skin. True, if the razor is inexpensive, the process will take a long time. Yes, hair can grow back faster.
Shaving with an electric razor is considered the safest – it is impossible to cut the skin.
How to shave your legs
Of course, shaving your legs is not Newton’s binomial. But here, too, there can be omissions.
- Shave your legs before bed. Although the hairs grow very quickly, it is not recommended to transfer the procedure to the morning. Even the softest shave is stressful for the skin, to which it reacts with reddened pores. It takes time to recover from it.
- The skin of the legs will be smoother if used once or twice a week. scrub.
- Do not rush to grab a razor right away. First steam out skin with warm water: the hairs will become more supple.
- Use gel or foam for shaving. They help the blade glide, contain moisturizers, oils, antioxidants.
- Do not press down when shaving too tight to the skin.
- If the hairs are long, start shaving in the direction for hair growth. If short – against growth.
- After removing the hair, pat your skin dry with a towel. Then immediately apply moisturizing or care product.
- Do not forget sanitize cuts, if they suddenly appear.
- Required rinse machine. Without regular cleaning, the blade will quickly become dull and could damage your skin the next time you shave.
The most common shaving mistakes
- Shaving insufficiently moisturized skin.
- Using a dull razor.
- Shave with soapy lather. Very often it irritates the skin – especially dry, prone to peeling.
- Incorrect machine movements.
- Cuts not treated on time.
- Use for skin care irritating products with alcohol, menthol.
Choice of aftershave and aftershave
For shaving
These tools help the razor glide better. At the same time, they minimally disturb the hydrolipidic mantle of the skin, contain caring and disinfecting substances, and prevent possible damage. This is the case when men’s formulas are great for women.
Shaving foam against irritation “Men Expert”, L’Oréal Paris
Protects against micro cuts and discomfort in the form of itching and redness from shaving. Glycerin in the composition makes the skin softer and hydrated.
Shaving gel for sensitive skin Men Expert, L’Oréal Paris
The razor glides like a water ski on water – quickly and easily. Aloe vera extract soothes even the most capricious skin. The risk of burning, irritation and cuts is minimized.
Nourishing Body Scrub “Precious Beauty Scrub”, Garnier
Designed to smooth skin, the formula is rich in hydrators and nutrients. It contains the seeds of the capuaçu tree and four oils.
Shaving foam against skin irritation, Vichy Homme
Does your skin tighten after shaving? With this foam, such sensations are excluded. Thanks to mineral-rich thermal water, hydroxyapatite and glycerin, the epidermis calms down and is saturated with moisture.
Shaving Gel Gel Shaver, Biotherm
Many useful substances take care of smoothness. The silicone makes the razor glide easier. Glycerin attracts moisture. And thermal plankton and chamomile extract saturate the skin with useful substances.
After shaving
These products care for the skin, nourish and moisturize, soothing after a traumatic procedure.
Moisturizing body milk with bifido complex and aloe vera, Garnier
Melting texture, moisturizing ingredients, delicate aroma – using this milk is not only pleasant, but also useful. Bifidobacteria increase the barrier function of the skin, keeping it hydrated for up to seven days.
Lipid-replenishing balm with antipruritic action for face and body Lipikar Baume AP+M, La Roche-Posay
Even capricious skin, prone to allergies and atopy, will appreciate and love this balm. Canola oil, rich in omega-3 and -6 fatty acids, and shea butter intensively nourish, eliminate the feeling of tightness and dryness. Niacinamide has the ability to soothe irritated skin.