Razors?? Anything work well on your legs??

Jul 23, 2013 at 01:37 AM

I seriously look like I have been scratching mosquito bites open from getting cuts on my legs, and I just changed the blade on my Schick "HydroSilk" not that long ago... all I know is these days they have like 6 blades, cost a TON, and all look the same. I will take any suggestions at this point...I already use Aveeno shave gel for sensitive skin so I know it's not the shaving cream, and I have tried a few razors, but am getting confused which ones I have tried.

Thanks!

Jul 23, 2013 at 01:41 AM

Maybe your skin is super sensitive and the 6 blades are too much. Maybe you should try either a single blade or a double blade razor for sensitive skin and see if that helps.

Jul 23, 2013 at 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Cracking Slowly

Maybe your skin is super sensitive and the 6 blades are too much. Maybe you should try either a single blade or a double blade razor for sensitive skin and see if that helps.

Before, I was using sensitive skin razors for men, the disposable kind with like 3 blades...but then my hair would grow back by the end of the day, which pretty much sucked. I was getting a lot of razor burn, too.
Now I thought that more blades and a girly razor would make it easier on one's skin to shave (damn marketing) but you may very well be right, thanks for the thought...I might need to tone it back a bit. I do have insanely sensitive skin overall, ugh.

Jul 23, 2013 at 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by lost_key

Before, I was using sensitive skin razors for men, the disposable kind with like 3 blades...but then my hair would grow back by the end of the day, which pretty much sucked. I was getting a lot of razor burn, too.
Now I thought that more blades and a girly razor would make it easier on one's skin to shave (damn marketing) but you may very well be right, thanks for the thought...I might need to tone it back a bit. I do have insanely sensitive skin overall, ugh.

Have you tried something like Nair? It's a cream you rub on and leave on for a bit and it makes your hairs fall out. That might work too. I think they have that for sensitive skin too. Good luck

Jul 23, 2013 at 02:00 AM

OMG yes, huge rash and dermatologist appt...but thanks for the idea. My skin is a freak of nature. I so admire people with "normal" skin; I wish I knew what that was like.

Raindropvampire · Jul 23, 2013 at 02:56 AM

Have you tried the hair off mitten? I have a girlfriend who uses it and swears by it. Don't know how well it works on super sensitive skin though.

User Name · Jul 23, 2013 at 07:24 AM

Apply ice after you are done with your hair removing regime. This will keep rashes in check.

heyhey.im.j · Jul 23, 2013 at 02:48 PM

Oh the joys of sensitive skin :/
Here' a few things I do, and it helps a lot, I use men's razors, they tend to be sharper than the ones for women, and if you can find hair conditioner for sensitive skin try that. The razor glides smoothly over that and helps lessen irritation. I've also found that shaving after a quick soak in a warm bath softens the hair and makes shaving easier. I can use the men's razors with multiple blades, but you could try going to a 2-3 blade. I've never been a fan of schick razors, I have to go over the same spot numerous times to get a smooth shave and that causes irritation. (Sometimes putting lotion, even the sensitive skin kind or eucerin and aquaphor can sting after a shave) Try something like a natural unscented oil if needed.
I hope I gave some tips that can help

MaryJayne47 · Jul 23, 2013 at 04:45 PM

The best razors I've been able to find lately are these ones from the drug store with the brand name Balea. They're 3 blades and disposable, but I find they work great. I heard that vitamin e oil is good for continuous cuts and razor burn when you apply it after you shave. I also hear that mens razors are apparently designed to take off the top layer of skin, thats why they seem to work better, but that it can be bad for people with sensitive skin. Thats my 2 cents

Beautiful_Mess · Jul 23, 2013 at 09:25 PM

I have sensitive skin too & shave at least every other day. I use the Schick Hydro but I use my fiancé's refill blades lol. They're 6 bladed.
I just tried a new razor that I had a coupon for. It has olay moisture bars on the top & bottom of the blades. For the life of me I cannot remember the name of it but its pretty good. Try searching up Olay razor & maybe that'll help lol.

Jul 25, 2013 at 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Beautiful_Mess

I have sensitive skin too & shave at least every other day. I use the Schick Hydro but I use my fiancé's refill blades lol. They're 6 bladed.
I just tried a new razor that I had a coupon for. It has olay moisture bars on the top & bottom of the blades. For the life of me I cannot remember the name of it but its pretty good. Try searching up Olay razor & maybe that'll help lol.

I have to shave every day or I turn into some kind of amazon jungle queen, and not in the regal way...because then I get itchy from my own hair if I don't.

Okay, will do a search on the razor but I think I know what you are talking about, thanks!

Jul 25, 2013 at 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MaryJayne47

The best razors I've been able to find lately are these ones from the drug store with the brand name Balea. They're 3 blades and disposable, but I find they work great. I heard that vitamin e oil is good for continuous cuts and razor burn when you apply it after you shave. I also hear that mens razors are apparently designed to take off the top layer of skin, thats why they seem to work better, but that it can be bad for people with sensitive skin. Thats my 2 cents

That totally makes sense about men's razors (and why they complain so much when they shave, ha). I will have to do some research on that Balea brand as I am not sure we have it in the US...thanks!

Citrine · Jul 30, 2013 at 02:43 PM

Have you tried hair removing mitts? they are little palm fitting discs of super super fine sandpaper and they work well. On clean dry cool skin. They exfoliate too, silkiest skin ever. They give your arms a wokout too lol.

RomanSunburn · Aug 01, 2013 at 11:52 AM

I use a mach 3 turbo on my legs with whatever shaving cream I can find. I use the cheap barbasol kind, but if that's sold out, then I go the expensive route and get Aveeno. I try to limit shaving to every other day (PS, I would not use a man's razor on your under arms -- I get way too much irritation). I've also discovered this brand called Shea Moisture. They have a bunch of different products (soap, lotion, body wash, etc). I use the after shave spray and after shave lotion. Also, moisturizing every day with some sort of lotion will help shaving and prevent razor burn.

splitimage · Aug 01, 2013 at 04:45 PM

After trying just about every ladies disposable razor on the market - bumps, ingrown hair, and cuts, and products like nair - effective but too messy, I finally found a solution. I use a men's electric body shaver. Sorry I don't remember the brand name. But it has two heads, one for short hair, and one with a comb that lifts up longer hairs, so the razor can cut it. No more cuts or irritation. I do still have to shave every other day, but it's way less annoying.

splitimage

Aug 02, 2013 at 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Citrine

Have you tried hair removing mitts? they are little palm fitting discs of super super fine sandpaper and they work well. On clean dry cool skin. They exfoliate too, silkiest skin ever. They give your arms a wokout too lol.

ha re: the workout!

I can't exfoliate, my skin just gets really irritated. Thanks, though. I use Jergens Ultra Healing lotion twice a day so that makes my legs pretty soft, anyway!

Aug 02, 2013 at 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RomanSunburn

I use a mach 3 turbo on my legs with whatever shaving cream I can find. I use the cheap barbasol kind, but if that's sold out, then I go the expensive route and get Aveeno. I try to limit shaving to every other day (PS, I would not use a man's razor on your under arms -- I get way too much irritation). I've also discovered this brand called Shea Moisture. They have a bunch of different products (soap, lotion, body wash, etc). I use the after shave spray and after shave lotion. Also, moisturizing every day with some sort of lotion will help shaving and prevent razor burn.

Thanks...I did switch shaving cream to something with Vitamin E and I think that has helped some. I used Aveeno for years...and I know my ex used some kind of Mach 3 on his face. Good to know about the underarms, tho...ironically enough, my underarms aren't very sensitive.

I will look into that Shea brand as I have heard of it and seen ads for sure. I always moisturize twice a day as my skin is extra dry, anyway. Thanks for the good ideas!

Aug 02, 2013 at 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by splitimage

After trying just about every ladies disposable razor on the market - bumps, ingrown hair, and cuts, and products like nair - effective but too messy, I finally found a solution. I use a men's electric body shaver. Sorry I don't remember the brand name. But it has two heads, one for short hair, and one with a comb that lifts up longer hairs, so the razor can cut it. No more cuts or irritation. I do still have to shave every other day, but it's way less annoying.

splitimage

Wow, I have not thought of an electric shaver for years, but I used one growing up because I couldn't manage any other kind of razor!

Anyway, something else to consider. Thanks for yet another good idea!

Yoda · Aug 02, 2013 at 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by User Name

Apply ice after you are done with your hair removing regime. This will keep rashes in check.

Lotions with high proportion of aloe vera are good too.

Penny_Lane · Aug 03, 2013 at 12:42 PM

I always use an epilator, hurts like hell to start off with but as your roots get thinner its alot less painful. you only need to do it every 6 weeks or so, for me it always goes a bit red for the first day then it's fine

I'd never use a razor again.

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Anonymous100103 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 23, 2013 at 01:41 AM #2 Maybe your skin is super sensitive and the 6 blades are too much. Maybe you should try either a single blade or a double blade razor for sensitive skin and see if that helps.
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Anonymous33150 Guest Posts: n/a	Jul 23, 2013 at 02:00 AM #5 OMG yes, huge rash and dermatologist appt...but thanks for the idea. My skin is a freak of nature. I so admire people with "normal" skin; I wish I knew what that was like.
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Raindropvampire smiling musical soul Member Since Mar 2010 Location: Indy Posts: 43,373 (SuperPoster!) 14 1,837 hugs given	Jul 23, 2013 at 02:56 AM #6 Have you tried the hair off mitten? I have a girlfriend who uses it and swears by it. Don't know how well it works on super sensitive skin though.
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User Name Member Member Since May 2011 Posts: 106 13	Jul 23, 2013 at 07:24 AM #7 Apply ice after you are done with your hair removing regime. This will keep rashes in check.
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Citrine Grand Member Member Since Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 752 13 134 hugs given	Jul 30, 2013 at 02:43 PM #13 Have you tried hair removing mitts? they are little palm fitting discs of super super fine sandpaper and they work well. On clean dry cool skin. They exfoliate too, silkiest skin ever. They give your arms a wokout too lol.
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Penny_Lane Junior Member Member Since Aug 2013 Location: Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 6 11	Aug 03, 2013 at 12:42 PM #20 I always use an epilator, hurts like hell to start off with but as your roots get thinner its alot less painful. you only need to do it every 6 weeks or so, for me it always goes a bit red for the first day then it's fine I'd never use a razor again. __________________ Penny Lane
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