Necessary precaution from 'The Doctors Book of Home Remedies'
With summer on the way women all tend to shave more often to have smooth, hair-free sleek skin. Unfortunately, many women end up with an ugly red rash. "Slap on soap and quickly shave over and end up with razor burn" says Dr Evelyn Placek, a dermatologist and doctor of internal medicine.
"Razor burn is actually a skin irritation," says Dr Placek. "When you shave, you're basically peeling off part of your epidermis - the top layer of skin. The redness is a normal response to tissue injury.....'
"Razor burn is hard to get rid of," says Dr Patricia Farris Walters. "Every time you shave again, you re-irritate your skin."
You could stop shaving or try these tips:
Lubricate skin after you shave - "A moisturising body lotion will help reduce dryness and itchiness after shaving," says Dr D'Anne Kleinsmith, a dermatologist.
Shave after you bathe - Next time you shave, give irritate skin a break by making sure that it's well-hydrated before you graze a razor over it.
Drop the soap - People with razor-sensitive skin should stick with a shaving cream that contains aloe or some other soothing ingredient, recommends Dr Placek.
Shave it down - Shave hair in the direction that it grows - in a downward motion.
Switch to a hair-dissolver cream - Consider using a lotion depilatory, which dissolves hair.
Go electric - "Sometimes I recommend that women switch to electric razors," says Dr Walters. "It may give you a smoother, more even shave than a regular razor."
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