The best way to shave your legs will depend on you—how much hair do you have, how quickly it grows . The only difference between razors marketed for men and those marketed for women is in the design of the handle and the color . There are some tips to shave you legs safely :
- Hop In the Shower :
Understandably, you want to get your morning routine underway, but experts advise hanging out in the shower or bath for about 15 minutes before you start shaving — this will soften the hair and open up follicles. Any longer, though, and your skin will wrinkle and swell, making it harder to score a close shave.
Shaving at night will leave your legs smoother. As you sleep, your legs swell slightly, which can make hair retreat back into its follicles.
Exfoliate the Legs :
- 1 c coffee grounds
- 6 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp sea salt or sugar
- empty jar
- dry brush (optional)
TIPS :
- Measure out the dry ingredients and combine in a large measuring cup or bowl.
- Melt the coconut oil in the microwave if solid, and add to the mixture.
- Mix well.
- use your dry brush to exfoliate and stimulate blood flow.
- Apply shaving cream or water-soluble skin cream:
Try to find something that has moisturizers in it. The emollients help smooth the skin, and keeping it scent-free means you lower the risk of skin irritation. Using water-soluble skin cream may be kinder to your skin than traditional shaving cream; it also frees you from having to buy gender-based shaving supplies.
- Shave your feet :
Carefully repeat the process on your feet—apply the cream, shave smoothly, and rinse. Shave the tops of your toes and the top of your foot. The skin on your foot is much thinner than the skin on your legs. Use caution accordingly.
- Rinse off :
After you've finished with one leg, rinse it off, and repeat the entire process on the other leg.
- Moisturize :
Use an after-shave balm, oil, moisturizer, or medicinal embrocation to calm the skin, and reduce or eliminate the red bumps that sometimes occur with shaving.
