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July 26, 2010
 

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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July 5, 2010
 

Ten Free Shaves

Ten Free Shaves? Male Skin Care Promo
 
If you've been guilty of stealing your wife or girlfriends skin care products, now could be the right time to differentiate and go and invest in some of your own.
 
Why? Well, differences exist between both skin types, and the products required to maintain balance. Apart from the obvious capacity to generate hair, a man's skin is some 25% thicker than a woman's. There are also differences in collagen density.
 
Superficially, there's more. The texture is rougher and there are differences in sebum composition and production. Following puberty men produce more sebum and this is usually the reason for acne hanging around for longer.
 
The aforementioned hair production is also part of puberty and the apearance of facial hair means an increase in sweat secretions. Men actually sweat twice as much as women and the consistency of this differs because of a lower ph value.
 
Because shaving forces exfoliation of the skin, regular activity with a razor actually induces accelerated cell turnover and exposes underdeveloped cells. This action could quite possibly contribute to the problems many men face with their skin.
 
I'm sure that many can remember the initial rash, irritation and redness associated with shaving. In some cases the skin adapts quite quickly, but for some the fight against razor burn and ingrown hairs can last a lifetime if left unchecked.
 
Fortunately there are many shave products and techniques available today that can help with calming down red, tight, post shaved skin.
 
If you've considered using a shave cream or oil, jump over to our other shaving resource on hubpages. Alternatively, take a look at our shaving products by skin type page. 
 
Fancy a freebie? Post on the dailygrooming facebook wall with your shaving concern and we'll send you some free shaving and skincare samples.
 
We're really confident that the samples we send you will possibly give the best shaving experience you've ever had. Although charitable, we are unfortunately not a charity, so we'll be limiting samples to the first 10 posts:)

 

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April 30, 2010
 

Male Skin Care - Don't Let Stress Show On Your Face

If you've been casting a critical eye over your skin lately, and have decided that you could probably benefit from a little more than the regular shave, the choice of options has never been greater.

The thing is though, you don't have to go mad and fill your medicine cupboard with a load of male skin care products. All that's required is to find out what suits your skin, and kick things off with a basic regimen.

A quality gel based cleanser for starters will help to remove deep grease and grime from the pores.

Follow that up with an exfoliating scrub that is gentle enough to use daily, and you'll slough off dead skin cells that can lead to congestion.

Finally, finish up with a suitable moisturiser to keep dryness at bay.

Your skin will take a little time to adjust to a proper care regime, but after this initial period of adjustment you can look forward to a significant improvement in your complexion. Softer, smoother and less congested.

Once you've seen the difference, it's is unlikely you'll want to your skin to go back to what it once was.

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