Six sensual tips for shaving the sensitive bikini area

Each and every woman has her own “style” in the bikini area. Regardless of whether you prefer the nude Brazilian look, the “runway” or just cleaning the edges, we all suffer from irritating and uncomfortable razor burns, bumps, and ingrown hairs from time to time. There are certain shaving techniques, before and after shave products that will help, if not eliminate, that painful, itchy “plucked chicken” look. Here are some tips for a safe and healthy shave “down there”.

1. Exfoliate – Gently scrub bikini area before shaving to remove dead skin that causes clogged pores and post-shave irritation. You can use a scrub cloth or a normal body or face scrub. Exfoliating this area regularly will help prevent future irritations, ingrown hairs, and skin sensitivity.

2. Wait until the end of the shower and use a natural oil-based shaving cream: For sensitive skin in the bikini area, there is a basic shaving technique that experts agree works for everyone. Most experts suggest waiting until the end of the shower to shave. Once the skin has been soaked, the hair and skin become softer, allowing for a smooth and close shave. Apply an emollient-rich cream-based shaving cream containing argan and hemp seed oils to add moisture and protection while shaving.

3. Shave first with hair growth, then against the grain: pubic hair is rough and the skin in that area is the most prone to irritation. Start by shaving in the same direction the hair grows. Then, for a smoother, completely hairless look, shave against the grain and rinse. This technique can be used on all body hair, but generally the finest hair on the legs and arms can be shaved against the grain from the start. It is better to use a new razor every time we shave our bikini area.

4. Pat dry gently: Once you are done shaving, pat your skin dry, do not rub. Rubbing with a towel irritates the skin regardless and should not be done regardless of whether the skin is freshly shaved or not. You should also try to stay away from heat to avoid sweating for 24 hours after shaving to avoid itching and ingrown hairs.

5. Apply an all-natural after-shave treatment: Apply an after-shave treatment that contains all natural ingredients. Tea tree oil-based products are particularly effective for the freshly shaved or waxed bikini area. Tea tree oil has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. It is a very effective natural remedy against countless skin ailments, infections, cuts, scrapes, burns, insect bites and skin blemishes, etc.

Using tea tree oil will help heal and renew your skin, allowing you to shave more often and maintain a close shave with minimal irritation. Look for a product that combines tea tree oil with more emollients, vitamin E, and oils rich in Omega 3, 6, 9 such as hemp seed oil, avocado, rose hip, soy, jojoba and apricot oil to hydrate and protect the skin freshly shaved. These types of aftershave oils are also great for after waxing.

6. Stay away from products that contain harmful and irritating ingredients – Freshly shaved skin that is as sensitive as the bikini area easily absorbs any product you may apply, so it is important to avoid harmful or irritating chemicals. Make sure to avoid before and after shave products that contain mineral oil, dyes, propylene glycol sulfates, acetylsalicylate (which is potentially toxic and is present in many shaving products), phthalates, or parabens.