Hair removal is often a sensitive topic, whether for a perfect bikini line, hair-free legs, upper body or armpits and also for daily beard care or shaving. Ideally, hair removal should be simple, quick, painless and long-lasting. Unfortunately, this does not always work in this combination. The various options, such as shaving, epilating or waxing, often have unsightly side effects. Depending on the skin type and sensitivity, these can vary from person to person and include unsightly skin irritations such as itching, razor bumps and redness.
The results of a product test* show that quite a few people have already experienced the unsightly effects of razor burn after hair removal:
For men, this means the following for hair removal
Shaving has become an “art” for men nowadays, whether it’s a three-day beard, goatee, full beard or a completely clean shave. If you do it yourself and not by a professional, it can often lead to skin irritation, irritation or razor burn. After all, men also want to look well-groomed! And so men don’t always want to show off their hair, which nature, or rather the sex hormones – androgens – give them. Just like women, many men like to show off their hair, whether on their face or body, for reasons of aesthetics, hygiene and also for sporting reasons. The beard, for example, grows about 3mm a day, so the first question to be answered is: wet shaving or dry shaving? And the second step is to decide whether a razor, blade or electric razor is best suited. The decision should be made according to your skin type, as blemished skin, for example, copes better with a dry shave. Finally, the decisive factor is the subsequent care of the skin or the use of after-shave care. As with women, the options and choice of products are diverse in every respect.
For women, the following applies to protect the skin
Hair in the bikini line or under the armpits is unpopular with many people. In addition to aesthetics, there are also hygienic and sometimes also partner-related reasons for opting for hair removal. These areas of skin are very sensitive, especially when it comes to intimate shaving, and have to be shaved up to 2-3 times a week due to the rapid growth of hair. With a hair removal cream, it can also take up to 3-5 days, with waxing or sugaring even several weeks, for new hair to grow back, but irritation and irritation are also not uncommon and should ideally be avoided. There are therefore a few points to bear in mind: Women should definitely refrain from dry shaving, the skin should be well prepared for wet shaving, shaving should always be carried out in the direction of growth if the skin is sensitive and finally, the blades used should always be kept clean and replaced regularly.
Final applies to all
Razor bumps or razor burn are usually caused by injuries and the associated inflammation of skin areas, e.g. by using the wrong razor or blades, or by removing hair roots and the associated damage to skin follicles, whether via razors, epilators, waxing or sugaring. This makes it easier for bacteria, germs or viruses to penetrate and cause inflammation. An after-shave balm applied directly after hair removal can provide optimum protection for the skin with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, especially to soothe irritated areas of skin and moisturize it from the outside. In this way, skin irritation, irritation or razor bumps can be avoided or prevented. Finally, care should be taken to avoid allergy-causing ingredients such as fragrances. Instead, natural ingredients such as coconut oil, rosemary oil or plant-based components are recommended – so nothing stands in the way of a relaxed, hair-free time!
