A Great Shave No Matter Where
In recent years the removal of excess body hair, and even normal levels of body hair, has grown in popularity and this includes in our most private body areas! Shaving the pubic area can be a daunting and challenging experience to a beginner.
Aside from the possible pain from nicks and scratches caused by shaving, the after effects may not be as pleasant or attractive as hoped for either! A painful, irritating rash may develop after shaving and, unless it’s properly treated, it may be annoyingly persistent and a source of discomfort and irritation. The good news is that treating this kind of rash is actually not difficult if you understand what the cause of it is and what can be done to prevent and cure it.This type of rash is like any other shaving rash in that hair follicles curve back into the skin instead of growing back out after shaving. This causes inflammation, bumps and a rash over the pubic area which is uncomfortable and annoying. It can develop after just one shave and further shaving only exacerbates the condition because the already inflamed and irritated skin is potentially further nicked and cut by the razor blade. People who are prone to shaving rashes on other areas of their body and people with naturally curly hair are most likely to suffer from this type of shaving rash. Since ingrown hairs are the cause of the problem, one way to resolve the situation is to stop shaving the affected area which will allow the hairs to grow back out and the skin to calm down. Any hairs that have become lodged under the skin and which cannot grow out on their own can then be gently removed using tweezers. This will help reduce bumpiness and irritation. The rash and inflammation should then soon disappear and things will get back to normal! However, if you do want to continue shaving because you prefer to be smooth and hair free then a further rash can be avoided by taking extra care when shaving this delicate area.To start with, use a shaving cream which is especially formulated and extra gentle for use on this area. This will lubricate the hair follicles and make it easier for the razor to glide over the skin without pulling at the hairs. Don’t pull the skin whilst shaving and always make sure to shave in the direction the hair is growing. After shaving, pat dry and then apply a gentle moisturizing lotion to keep the skin soft and smooth and to prevent hairs from becoming ingrown. To help maintain healthy skin between shaves, the use of a gentle, non-irritating, exfoliant can be very beneficial as it will help to reduce bumpy skin, which is a contributing cause to ongoing shaving rash.Happy shaving!!
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