Irritation on legs after shaving

Severe irritation after shaving on the legs manifests itself as hyperemia, itching, pustules. In this case, you should stop shaving and switch to alternative methods of depilation.

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Causes leg irritations after shaving

The main cause of irritation after shaving on the legs is thin, sensitive skin that reacts particularly sharply to traumatic procedures such as shaving. Such skin requires enhanced protection and special care constantly, including during depilation.

The following reasons can also provoke irritation on the legs after shaving:

• daily or too frequent shaving
• poor quality razor or dull blade
• errors in preparation and during the procedure
• failure to observe personal hygiene
• dry shaving
• dirty or someone else's razor
• using soap instead of cream.

Symptoms leg irritations after shaving

• Very irritated skin can be soothed by causing blood to flow away from the problem area. This effect is achieved with hydrocortisone ointment, a hormonal drug for inflammation and suppuration of wounds. However, there is a small downside: the ointment cannot be used constantly, as the body gets used to it and can react by exacerbating the inflammatory process.

Itching after shaving also causes a lot of trouble. To eliminate it, first cool the damaged area, for example, with cold water, dry ice, and then lubricate it with lotion or cream.

• Aloe juice or cosmetics based on it can help get rid of pustules after shaving.

Another undesirable consequence is ingrown hairs after shaving, which can be complicated by the development of pustules - ostiofolliculitis. Proper skin preparation, including scrubbing of the areas to be treated, will help to avoid this.

If you wipe your skin with 3% hydrogen peroxide before and after the procedure, the inflammation and itching will quickly disappear. The same effect, but with painful sensations, is observed when using medical alcohol.

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Treatment leg irritations after shaving

You can deal with common irritation in the form of multiple red dots on your own – using available pharmacy products. Problem areas are treated with:

• antiseptic ointments;
• products based on iodine, boric acid, hydrogen peroxide;
• 70-degree alcohol;
• baby powder;
• a bath of succession, celandine, calendula or chamomile;
• with homemade balm (recipe: tea tree oil plus simple vegetable oil 1:4).

It is not recommended to shave your legs in a hurry. Tights put on earlier than half an hour later will injure freshly shaved skin and cause irritation. It is better to do this during your evening hygiene procedures so that your skin can rest and recover overnight.

If you are prone to irritation, you should spare your skin and shave as little as possible - once or twice a week. If the red spots do not disappear within 24 hours, but are aggravated by pustules, painful wounds and great discomfort, you should consult a dermatologist.

Remedies for razor burn on legs

Proper skin preparation prevents unpleasant consequences of razor depilation. But if irritation occurs, you will need remedies for irritation after shaving on your legs that have been tested by many women:

1. Aloe - cream or leaves (grind in a blender, add a little olive oil). Wash off after 20 minutes. The skin will receive protection and soothing.
2. Regular body lotion plus peppermint oil (mix a few drops) rub into the body. Peppermint has a gentle effect on the skin, relieves irritation.
3. Anti-burn creams (sunburn), for example, Nivea SOS.
4. Home remedies: Mix glycerin with crushed aspirin tablets.

There are also some little secrets:

• Before shaving, apply a conditioner to your skin; it will moisturize, nourish and prevent irritation.
• When shaving, the skin should be slightly stretched to avoid injury. After shaving, do not use a washcloth or other things, but immediately lubricate your legs with cream - tonic, soothing, simple baby cream.
• Do not shave your legs until the skin has calmed down and healed.
• It is useful to use machines with moisturizing and cooling strips.
• Change the machines every 3-4 times.
• Use anti-acne products as shaving cream to help prevent irritation.

Prevention

To avoid irritation after shaving your legs, you should shave properly

• prepare the skin;
• prepare tools and cosmetics;
• provide aftershave care.

The skin should first be steamed and washed clean in the bath or shower, then wiped with rose water (pour boiling water over several flowers, strain after 20 minutes). Rose petals have an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and soothing effect.

Hands should be clean, tools disinfected, razor sharp and intended for female hair removal. (Although some consider women's razors to be just a marketing ploy and prefer high-quality men's tools). It is also better to prepare aftershave in advance.

Before shaving, you need to soften the skin with gel, mousse, foam or shaving cream, preferably also for women (but not soap - alkali provokes irritation). In extreme cases, a cream soap with a moisturizing effect and useful additives for delicate skin will do. Leave for a minute or two to soften the hairs.

After the procedure, it is useful to apply a cream (lotion) with aloe or chamomile extract to prevent itching, soothe, and heal delicate skin.

• It is better to shave hair gently but quickly, in the direction of growth, and not against it.

A stream of cold water immediately before the procedure will cause the "goose bumps" effect and will help to carry it out without injuries. A scrub made of natural ingredients (salt and honey 1:1; coffee grounds 1 tbsp, honey 1 tsp, rose oil a few drops) helps to remove the keratinized epidermis that prevents smooth sliding.

Particularly sensitive areas should not be shaved too often. It is also useful to periodically use other methods of depilation.

A simple, at first glance, procedure of shaving legs can lead to an aesthetic result, but can also cause complications. Compliance with simple rules and some secrets guarantee the safety of the procedure.