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Guest Ashley.Rene

So I have been shaving my legs for years now but only during winter months. This past year I got over that and have been keeping my legs shaved but I still get BAD razor burn on my inner thigh and back of my thighs. At first I thought it would get better after my skin become used to being shaved, but it hasn't. I have adjusted the frequency of shaving from every day to every 3 or 4 days, I have tried many different shave creames and gels, I have tried waxing, and hair removal creames, but nothing seems to help. I always use lotion after I shave, and exfoliate. Does anyone have any other suggestions on what I may try?

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Ashley

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Guest Robin Winter

I had the same problem until I was several months into HRT. I can only assume it's because skin is rougher pre-hrt and the razor doesn't glide as well. There were things I did that helped though. Honestly...the best thing I've ever tried as a shave gel, and I've tried just about everything else, is Herbal Essences Touchably Smooth smoothing conditioner. I've even tried other conditioners from the same Herbal Essences line, but touchably smooth is absolutely the best. It's all I use for shaving now, including for my face. Best part is, it's actually cheaper in the long run to use than most brand name shaving gels or foams.

Cleaning and exfoliating daily is so important. I found the best method of exfoliating, that I've discovered up to now anyway, is using a stiff foot brush. I have one of those pedi things that has the brush, and pumice on one side, and a grater thing and buffing pad on the other side. The brush part is perfect for exfoliating legs. I just use a little body wash with it and scrub my legs down in small circles.

Other than that, keep your legs moisturized, that might help smooth your skin down and make it easier next time.

Honestly though, you might be better off spending the 30 bucks for Remington epilator at Wal-Mart. Then you won't get razor burn at all ^_^

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Guest Kelly-087

I'd been having this problem on.. certain areas. I adjusted the way I pulled the razor which was letting it simply glide over the skin with little press on it. It's worked for now. No razor burn on those areas. Don't know if this was just a coincidence.

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