| You think that since it's something we ladies have | | | | is necessary. They note that there are a variety of |
| been doing since about the age of 12 or 13 we would | | | | shaver styles, but not all legs or legs are the same. |
| have mastered it by now. No, I'm not referring to | | | | And they add, that no matter what type of blade |
| putting on makeup, but rather shaving our legs. | | | | you use, you should change it frequently, exercising |
| While it's all part of our beauty routine, unlike | | | | caution with a sharp new blade, which may tend to |
| "adorning" ourselves with shades of color, shaving our | | | | irritate the skin. |
| legs in a necessary "obligation" that's more of a | | | | Select a shaving cream or get containing emollients |
| nuisance than a pleasure. Yet, great gams are every | | | | that offer a hydrating effect as well as one that is |
| woman's objective and experts offer the flowing | | | | sans fragrance that may (also) irritate the skin. They |
| advice to make sure it all goes smoothly. | | | | also suggest avoiding products containing alcohol, |
| Shaving Basics: | | | | menthol and peppermint (they are known irritants). |
| Experts advise shaving your legs when they are wet | | | | And, if you are all out of shaving product, you can |
| and lathered. They suggest wetting legs for at least | | | | temporarily use hair conditioner or body cleanser in its |
| two to three minutes before applying cream, gel, | | | | place. |
| cleanser or scrub. According to experts, this is the | | | | Apply pressure evenly when shaving and always |
| best way to ensure hair is soft and pliable and easier | | | | follow up with a moisturizer to keep skim nourished. |
| to eliminate. And they caution against using soap | | | | But, experts suggest steering clear of creams that |
| since it tends to dry out legs and makes for a poor | | | | contain AHAs because glycolic acid has a tendency to |
| shave. | | | | irritate freshly shaved skin. |
| Experts also assert that investing in the proper tools | | | | |