When i shave my legs after shaving i get red (pimple looking)bumps.........any ideas why?is my skin just too sensitive?
2006-07-24 07:25:11 · 9 answers · asked by tinkerbellovesyou 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
A lot of people have this problem. Sometimes it's the type of razor you are using. You might try something that has a moisture strip on it. Are you using shaving gel? Some people are allergic to the type of gel they use. I actually use the soap I wash with, because I know I'm not allergic to it. Are you putting lotion on your legs? This could be causing it too. Try a new lotion. Curel works good for me, but look for something for sesitive skin. I have also noticed that if i try to shave my lages without actually being in the bath/ shower, the same happens to me. The warm water halps my skin when I shave. Anyway, you might try a few of these things. Good luck hun!
2006-07-24 07:33:59 · answer #1 · answered by Autumn_Anne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your skin is irritated by shaving. Try shaving in the bathtub and add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the water. Before shaving, exfoliate with a loofah or pouf and a body wash with salicylic acid (try Netrogena Body Clear). Use a good shave gel (I like Gilette) and change your blades often. I have the same problem and can't use triple-blade razors so I just use double-blades which work fine. After shaving put on lotion.
2006-07-24 15:15:51 · answer #2 · answered by BB 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope I can help.
I had those a while back.
If they do go away quick-just try a new shaving cream and razor
if they don't-they are a type of wart that spreads when you shave. Have them all froze off and avoid shaving over them until they are completely gone. If you don't take care of them they get infected. Be careful.
Hope you can figure it out. Good luck. (mine went away after I went to a dermatologist and he froze them. Otherwise I had no clue what was happening.
2006-07-24 14:34:57 · answer #3 · answered by tennisluver90 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like sensitive skin to me. I suffer the same, even with my pits. I end up itching like a monkey....it hurts sometimes too. I use the razorless razor.
2006-07-24 14:39:22 · answer #4 · answered by Rach . 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have very sensitive skin like i do, i have no idea what to do about it either i hate the way they look and i have no idea what to do about it it looks even worse on me cuz i have very light skin. the only thing that im okay with is that it is only on the insides of my legs like the calfs but on the sides that touch, dunno if u get me but id love to get some help too!
2006-07-24 14:29:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your blade might be too old (and turned blunt) or that you didn't use any shaving cream?
If not, it might be cause its too harsh for your skin. Try those dissolving creams like Veet, or wax.
2006-07-24 14:36:05 · answer #6 · answered by Mex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have sensitive skin. Use razors called "bump free ." You can get them in any drug store
2006-07-24 14:28:51 · answer #7 · answered by puma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sensitive skin, try the bladeless shaving stick from veet
2006-07-24 14:43:52 · answer #8 · answered by african queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same here i heard that your hair is growing back i guess
2006-07-24 14:28:54 · answer #9 · answered by Kay!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋