Women

Traditionally, at least, women cover a lot more surface area when shaving for the simple reason that they tend to shave more often and more of their body. While there is no right or wrong amount to shave and where, as it is totally personal preference, it’s commonplace that women will shave their legs, underarms and arms. With that in mind, the way women are affected by razor burn will be a little different to men. Similar, but different.

When you’re shaving underarm, the irritation can arise from movement as well as how you’ve shaven, and a soothing cream or balm can help eliminate irritation that you’re facing. The classic method of allowing a warm, steamed up bath to open your pores will always do a world of good.

Using aloe Vera on your skin right after shaving will help sooth you hugely. The reason for this is that aloe Vera has a natural quality that aids the healing of sore and broken skin, and encourages protection from infection and inflammation. Aloe Vera is your best friend while shaving. Apply it right after you finish to the sorest spots to see a great effect that comes almost instantly.

Another nifty way of getting rid of shaving rash is by applying baking soda, mixed with water, and applying that to your sore patch of skin. Baking soda has a natural anti-inflammatory element to it that can help sooth and calm any type of rash, and the shaving rash is no different. Applying this kind of treatment right after shaving, then a couple of times a day thereafter will be a sure-fire way of naturally reducing the tender, itchy and eye-sore effects of a razor rash anywhere on your body. Use one teaspoon of soda in a cup of water to achieve maximum effect.

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One of my final secret ways of soothing and curing shaving burn quickly is by allying cucumber to it. This sounds a little crazy, I know, but there is method in the madness. Cucumber has natural vitamins C and D in them that quickly and effectively soothes both itchy, irritated skin and pain relief too. Cucumber is also mostly water. This small fact is another reason that the standard salad addition is great for helping you when shaving hurts. Applying this for 10 minutes at a time will hydrate your skin and calm the aggressive nature of the inflamed area quickly.

A lot of the above treatments are indeed transferable. What works for men will work for women and visa versa. A lot of what works best is more a case of the area being shaved more than anything else. You wouldn’t look too wise talking around with cucumber on your chin, yet if you’re in the house alone why not give it a try. The thing you’re looking to do is hydrate and calm the skin. Irritation reacts best to anti-inflammatory elements so wherever you look for help try and find these first. Good luck!