Sensitive legs help

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Apr 24, 2014

Meghan A.

I have sensitive skin on my legs every time I shave I always manage cut myself or it'll get irritated and I'll start to break out it hurts and is very uncomfortable, I've tired many razors from woman to men's and along with it shaving creams and nare. Nothing seems to work what can I do?

Apr 24, 2014

Meghan A.

The only time it works out for me is when my hair is longish.

Apr 24, 2014

Elaiah C.

They have a special lotion/cream thing at stores that you put on your legs for about 15 minutes and it eats away all the hair so you don't have to shave :)

Apr 24, 2014

Elaiah C.

It's called a hair removing cream :)

Apr 24, 2014

Elaiah C.

Sorry I didn't know haha >.<

Apr 24, 2014

Jenny L.

Whoa, Elaiah, you're right that they do, but definitely not for 15 minutes!! Maybe for some people but for people with sensitive skin, that's a huge no!

Apr 24, 2014

Jenny L.

I agree with Meghan, try seeing a dermatologist! :)

Apr 24, 2014

Breeze T.

Maybe Aloe vera gel will help your legs. Try growing out your hair and maybe get it waxed, so you don't have to shave as often. But do a patch test, I don't want your skin getting worse..if it's sensitive, anything can disrupt its balance. Otherwise try switching from shaving gel to hair conditioner (something without parabens)...maybe it was the product. Or, I'm just thinking of it now, maybe you're shaving too often and your hairs are too short so the razor grabs on to dry skin, hence the cuts and irritation. But the safest route is a dermatologist :-)

Apr 25, 2014

Meghan A.

Thanks girls Elaiah I will try that product and Breeze I will try out your suggestions along with the rest of the comments. Thank you avian very much for the advice. ❤️

Apr 25, 2014

Meghan A.

Again*

Apr 25, 2014

Lynzie B.

Do you exfoliate before you shave and moisturizer after? It might help if you don't :)

Apr 25, 2014

Alura J.

I have the same problem as you. I went to the derm about it and she suggested to shave with the grain of the hair. But all that does it leave my legs prickly. The only combination that I have seem to find so far is the Avenno Sensitive skin shave gel, gilette mens razor that has six blades on a head and right after done I use coconut oil to prevent burning and irritation.

Apr 25, 2014

Alura J.

That keeps the iritation and burning down to a minimal.

Apr 25, 2014

Ella J.

Same problem... Raw Shea butter by sunfood works!!

Apr 25, 2014

Meghan A.

I'll try those combos too thanks. 😄😄😄

Apr 26, 2014

Roz X.

Use coconut oil to shave with. It is smooth and the razor will glide nicely.