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Better shave, no razor burn

Submitted by Crystal

Before shaving, exfoliate with skin cleanser and baking soda (facial cleanser for face, or shower gel for body). If soaking in the tub, add baking soda to the water. For best results on the body (NOT face), use shower gloves to scrub. Scrub until the skin feels almost numb. I have been doing this for years, and my husband does this before shaving his face, and we never suffer razor burn or bumps! 

This is fantastic for the more sensitive areas, such as face, bikini or underarms, but works great on legs, too. Also, due to the exfoliation, you will get a closer, smoother, longer lasting shave.

Visitors comments

double work!!!!!!!! Comments By: Ayesha According to the Seventeen Magazine, shaving in itself is exfoliating.. so why do double work????   razor burn Comments By: anon when i shave my bikni line i always get a rash and its well itchy. this really works and havent got one since.! great tip.   It's not double work... Comments By: anon shaving does remove some of the top layer of skin (which is why shaving your legs will fade a suntan), but exfoliating with a scrub or loofah is more effective. it will leave your skin smoother. exfoliating before you shave also stimulates the hairs, making them stand up, which means a closer shave.   ok then.. Comments By: anon i can also make my hairs stand up just from getting them wet and turning the bathroom fan on. will that help my shave. maybe. i havent tried it and i probly wont.