Shaving

• Clean your skin first and dry it thoroughly. Facial shaving is usually done on bare skin, without any shaving cream or other lubricant. Some women may find dry shaving painful or irritating to their skin. If you do, you can use a moisturizing lotion, shaving gel, or cream on your face before shaving.
• Use a straight edge, single-blade razor explicitly designed for women’s facial shaving. These products are occasionally referred to as eyebrow shaving razors or dermaplaning tools.
• To avoid nicking or to irritate your skin, never use a dull razor.
• When shaving, try to pull the skin taut from either side with one hand. Hold the razor at a 45-degree angle and gently graze the skin with short, light strokes. Apply as little pressure as possible. Always shave with the hair’s grain rather than against it.
• Rinse the razor after each stroke.
• Don’t shave near your eyes unless you’re completely confident in your ability with the razor.
• After shaving, rinse your face and moisturize immediately.

Clean skin

Cleaning your body is essential for a variety of reasons. One way to do this is to wash up with soap and water in the bath or shower. This will eliminate any bacteria, dirt, and grime that could collect and lead to folliculitis or other skin issues that can be painful and annoying.

Exfoliate

Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells before hair removal to ensure the smoothest possible texture. However, avoid chemical exfoliants like vinegar or lemon juice since they can irritate and make the skin sensitive. Instead, stick to clean loofahs and mitts or even a gentle body scrub.

Perform hair removal

Each removal method requires its technique. For waxing, it is essential to have dry skin before treatment. A light powder can help keep your skin from getting too moist. For shaving, wet your skin and apply soap or cream that will not clog up the razor blades. If you are using a depilatory, be sure to apply it only on dry areas.

Pamper after

Pampering your skin after any hair-removal technique is essential to prevent infection, itch, and other irritations that larger hair follicles are prone to. Moisturizing is key!