Six sexy tips for shaving your 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 clean edges, we all experience the occasional nuisance and discomfort from razors, bumps and ingrown hairs. There are certain shaving techniques, before and after shave products that will help, if not eliminate, that painful and itchy “plucked chicken” look. Here are some tips for a healthy and safe shave “down there.”

1. Exfoliate: Gently scrub your bikini area before shaving to remove dead skin that can cause pore clogging and post-shave irritation. You can use a scrubbing cloth or a regular body or facial scrub. Exfoliating this area regularly will help prevent further irritation, ingrown hairs, and skin sensitivity.

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

3. Shave with hair growth first, then against the grain: Pubic hair is coarse, and the skin in that area is most prone to irritation. Start by shaving in the same direction that the hair grows. Then, if you want a smoother, completely hairless look, shave against the grain and rinse. This technique can be used on all body hair, but usually the finer hair on the legs and arms can be shaved against the grain from the start. It is best to use a new razor every time you shave your bikini area.

4. Gently Pat Dry: After you finish shaving, pat skin dry, do not rub. Rubbing with a towel irritates the skin 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 itchiness and ingrown hairs.

5. Apply an All-Natural Aftershave – Apply an aftershave that contains all-natural ingredients. Tea tree oil-based products are particularly effective for the recently 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, 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, rosehip, soybean, jojoba, and apricot oil to moisturize and protect freshly shaved skin. These types of aftershave oils are also great for after waxing.

6. Stay Away From Products Containing Harmful And Irritating Ingredients: Freshly shaved skin that’s as sensitive as your bikini area easily absorbs any product you might apply, so it’s important to avoid harsh or irritating chemicals. Be sure to avoid pre-shave and post-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.