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