Every woman wants to be well-groomed, and in the perfect image in her head the perfect image of herself does not exactly include the presence of excessive vegetation in the bikini zone. If you can not get rid of hair permanently with the help of hair removal, shaving with the machine can always take several minutes, and knowing certain rules, it is easy to avoid unpleasant moments.
Reasons for irritation after shaving
The peculiarity of such depilation of the intimate area is that the hairs on this site are tough, and the skin is very tender. What are the factors that cause the skin to itch, reddening and even rashes after shaving in this area? Let's name the most widespread of them.
| Incorrectly prepared skin | The bikini area is very injured if the shave was done "on dry" or using soap. |
| Using an unsuitable tool | Using a machine with a rigid structure, an uncomfortable handle, a slightly blunt blade - a common cause of injury to the epidermis in the intimate area. |
| Wrong or insufficient care after depilation | After the shaving procedure is finished, do not rub the skin with a washcloth or wipe with a hard towel. Also it is necessary not to forget to disinfect the shaved area and apply an emollient and soothing remedy. |
| Wearing an inconvenient, tight or synthetic linen material | This type of underwear provokes the appearance and intensification of irritation. It does not pass normally air, presses, rubs the skin in the bikini zone, the sensitivity of which after hair removal is increased. |
Acne in the intimate area of the
Not only a strong itch and reddening of the skin, but also a rash of small red and even small purulent pimples, irritation can occur after shaving in the intimate zone. This is the most unpleasant problem with depilation, because you did it with the thoughts of being beautiful and well-groomed, and as a result, almost a disease got shaken. The causes of such an unpleasant phenomenon, besides those mentioned above, can be:
- hairs, ingrown under the skin;
- congestion and inflammation of the hair follicle;
- allergic reactions to the drugs that were used for depilation.
Unambiguous recommendation: if you have acne after shaving, you should definitely consult a dermatologist. Drugs prescribed by a specialist for treatment will help to quickly pinch pimples and prevent the spread of irritation. Another doctor will clarify whether the rash is a reaction of the body to a recent procedure or a possible manifestation of a disease.
How to properly shave the bikini zone
To avoid irritation after shaving in the intimate area, you need to adhere to a few simple rules and techniques for carrying out this procedure:
- The main guarantee for successful depilation is a quality razor. To ensure that it slides well, it is better to take a bath before depilation, so that the skin softens before the procedure, and then it is preferable to scrape it.
- After this, it is necessary to apply a foam or shaving gel, moistened with warm water, but not soap - it overdoes the skin! Movement machine should be done on the growth of hair, and the remaining hairs removed against their growth.
- At the end of the procedure, rinse the shaving aid with cool water and pat the intimate area with a soft towel. If you wipe the treated area with cotton wool soaked in hydrogen peroxide, it helps to get rid of the irritation after shaving.
- The places of accidental cuts must be wiped with the same medicine or burned with alcohol!
- At the end of the procedure, soften the shaved area in the intimate area with a special remedy or moisturizer that is suitable for sensitive skin. Better not wear clothes at once - the air will quickly soothe the skin.
Ointment for skin irritation
If, shortly after the shaving procedure of the bikini zone, you see redness or the appearance of rashes here, do not scrub and squeeze pimples in any way - so you will definitely aggravate your condition. Better not hesitate to visit a doctor: he will appoint the appropriate cream or ointment from irritation in intimate places, which will remove the inflammation in a few days. Such drugs are often made on a hormonal basis, so they should not be used uncontrolled. Often dermatologists prescribe such drugs:
- Panthenol.
- Ointment Levomekol.
- Ichthyol ointment.
- Hydrocortisone cream.
After shave cream for women
Application of caring products specially designed for women is the best way to avoid irritation after shaving in the intimate area. Well, when the composition of such products include extracts and extracts of medicinal plants - aloe, chamomile, etc. Such cream for the intimate zone from irritation is the first assistant. Excellent will be able to remove the tightness of the skin remedies containing vitamins A, E and F useful for the regeneration of the skin. Some women are well aware of the use of baby oil or cream to soften the skin of the intimate area.
It should be noted that it is not worth saving on this product. It is necessary to buy a cream after shaving, specially designed for women, and not to take a similar remedy for a beloved man. This need is due to the fact that in men's means after shaving, often add extracts of menthol, mint. These herbal components of the cream will be an additional irritant for the sensitive intimate area, since they have a drying and constricting effect. The advantage of a special remedy is also that it often includes components that slow down hair growth.
The shaver for the intimate zone
Such a tool each woman chooses for herself individually, and the main requirement in this case is convenience in use. For one girl it will be practical to buy one machine that can be shaved and legs, and armpits, and pubis. Another lady will acquire a different model of razor to use it specifically for the bikini zone - and will also be right. Often for this area, women buy men's models of machines. This choice is justified by the fact that in this place the hairs are coarser, and the blades in the male models are sharper, because they shave off completely from the first movement.
Preferably, the machine for working in such a delicate area was with a non-slip handle and had several blades fixed on the floating head. To shave the bikini area without irritation, do not forget to change the cassettes more often - a dull nozzle almost always damages the skin in the intimate area. Remember the rule of shaving the hairs on this part of the body in the direction of their growth, for convenience, with a free hand you can slightly hold the skin. Do not use the machine for one piece of skin a number of times. It is better to change the nozzle, if this does not work - so you warn the irritation.