We’ve all been there. Heading off on a date or to the pool we decide to have a quick shave and end up shaving too close. The result? A terrible itchy red and sore shaving rash that, if we’re honest, we think looks worse than the hair would have if we’d left it.
Here are a few tips to avoid this maddening phenomenon. There won’t always work but should help hugely.
- Use a really thick shower gel or, better still, a purpose-made shaving cream.
- Don’t be tempted to just lather on soap as it will just dry out your skin.
- Exfoliate the skin first to remove any dead skin cells and “lift” any stubborn hairs.
- Do not press to hard with the razor in an attempt to get a “closer” shave.
- Try to go over each area just once. Repeatedly swiping at the same area can take off the top layer of your skin leaving it sore.
- Moisturize thoroughly afterwards to keep your legs smooth and soft.
- If you still end up with a shaving rash, we still recommend good old Sudacrem, which will have it under control in no time.
