It gets beyond itchy after shaving my legs skin smooth and the urge is impossible to resist to scratch it. Eventually my legs looks like I just came out of war. How do you deal with it?
That's my ankle btw.
Hi! I’ve (F25) been shaving my bikini area with a razor for like 8 years and I NEVER used to get razor bumps, ingrowns, irritation, or that “bad shave” look. I would always get a super smooth, clean shave.
But for around the past year, suddenly every shave looks bad no matter what I do. It’s not super irritated or dark, but it never looks “clean.” It looks like there are hairs under the skin that haven’t fully come out yet, so it’s like I only shaved the top/head of the hair instead of getting a smooth result. Almost like tiny dark dots/shadow under the skin. It's not itchy nor painful.
The weird thing is:
- I didn’t really change my shaving routine
- I don’t get this issue on my legs/armpits/arms
- I never used to be prone to ingrowns at all
Recently I started using glycolic acid to exfoliate 1-2x a week because I heard it helps with ingrowns, but I’m not sure it’s making much difference yet. But I don't know if they're ingrowns cause it's the entire area.
Has this happened to anyone else out of nowhere?And what actually helped you get back to a smooth-looking shave?
Hello everyone !
Someone on r/wicked_edge told me I should also ask this here. I (F) only shave my armpits and my whole intimate area and I used to do so with shitty BIC disposable razors. As a total beginner, I heard safety razors are a better option for limiting irritation but are they suitable for such sensitive areas? If so, what brands would you recommend? I'm looking for the cheapest and softest option (as it seems all safety razors are rather good quality). Something accessible in Europe would be the best.
Thank you so much!
İve been off accutane for around 1 and a half months and i wanted to try a oneblade razor as people recommended to me, at the first day it was fine but the next day i started getting these little red bumps all over my beard area as the days went on it got worse. these photos are 5 days in and the current look. I’m genuinely getting frustrated as this happened after having no acne for months. What should i do to help these fade away? İm trying not to shave.
i get these bumps frequently, when i shave specifically. even when i don't shave, i do get them so i don't know if the two are related
but i recently shaved my arms and legs 2-3 weeks ago, my arms i don't usually shave and when i don't i don't have those sort of problem. my legs (i only shave my calves) also breakout, but sometimes i don't and sometimes i do, being a small break out or a big one.
i don't always exfoliate, and sometimes i don't use shaving cream, when i do or don't i still breakout, new razors i breakout, not so new i breakout..
im so embarrassed to have these on my body. any advice?
I have always struggled with ingrowns and recently developed darker hairs on my inner thighs. I exfoliate with a dry brush, and use IPL on that area. What could help me? Its more like a rash. Also, should I be using the IPL on it when its irritated? Its hard to use it 3x a week when hair barely grows. But, even when it’s hardly there, it’s obvious because it’s dark hair.
I use a shaving cream and Harry’s brand razor. Maybe the razor is too hard on my skin?
My husband ordered this on Amazon and I couldn’t stop laughing when the box arrived. It boldly says “Body & Balls” in huge letters. Now I'm wondering if this would actually work for women too. Has anyone here tried the Philips 7000? Thanks
So I shaved today and actually did a pretty good good 👍 but I’m still struggling shaving like along my outer lips? How do yall do it so ur bald down there ??
I am desperately trying to find some kind of miracle moisturizer to fix the thick/rough skin that has formed on my chin. I’m currently using mandelic acid which does seem to help some but I feel like there is more I could be doing. Any recommendations?
I also wonder if there is anyone else who struggles with really dark and discolored chins? Is there anything I can do to help this?
Lastly, I think because the skin on my chin is so thick, hairs get trapped under the skin which is why I believe that my at home laser treatments have worked everywhere but those spots. Any advice to help with that would also be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance! 🥰
I (31f) keep getting abscesses in my inner leg where my underwear line is, is this from shaving ?
I have a hard time shaving my butt. I feel like the razor I use is too big and bulky so it doesn’t get into the places I need it to. If anyone can recommend a razor or technique on how to get a perfect shave then I’d be extremely grateful.
Is nair ok down there? Or would like waxing or sugaring be better?
I just used shaving cream on my 🐱 now it freaking hurt, and mind you I have to go swimming tomorrow 🥹 so yeah not really a good idea but I don't want hairs sticking out on my swimwear..
What to do, cause I ready don't know now.. 😭🔪
What’s the quickest way to help heal it? It feels just like it did when I used Nair and got a chemical burn.
Also what is this bump and how can I remove it?( tried poking in case it was an ingrown hair but all it did was hurt and bleed a little) or. Just go to dermatologist?