ladies..do you have any remedies for shave rash?

Question

everytime i shave under my armpits i get shave-rash. i don't want to use after shave ( not very feminine!) does anyone else suffer from this? if so, what do you use to relieve the pain? also, have anyone ever used veet (immac) under they're arms?recommended?

Answer 1

Are you making sure you use a 'sensitive' razor and a 'sensitive' foam/gel? You might need to use a more expensive razor.

A hydrocortizone cream or tablet will kill the rash but you don't really want to do that every time.

I have used hair removal cream on very delicate areas and it works great:) and is brill on my very sensitive skin. you can get them in a special 'sensitive' formulation too.

sudocrem is good for soothing the skin.

sounds like you are a very sensitive flower:)

Answer 2

If you are concerned about stubble not being very feminine perhaps then you should let your underarm hair grow rather than shaving.

If you do shave then it is a matter of not shaving too often, using a good shaving foam or using hair conditioner to avoid drag, a good quality sharp razor and moisturising well, also using aloe vera to ease itching and ingrown hairs. Another idea would be to wax or epilate.

Veet isn't a good idea for any area, it essentially melts hair, the chemicals in hair removal creams are bad enough on their own for both your skin and your general health, but within larger companies like Veet the chemicals they use are even more of an issue - Butane, propane, sodium silicoaluminate, etc. As well as general health risks it will not reduce skin irritation if you put skin irritants onto your underarms.

Answer 3

Use a medicated cooling aloe vera gel, found at most stores in the pharmacy section. Also use a gel/cream for the treatment of razor burn.

For now and in the future: 24-48 hrs before and after you shave, don't use lotions, oils, or anything with fragrance on the area. Be sure that your razor and/or trimmer is fairly sharp and not dull - this can cause skin irritation as well. Use a shaving cream that's formulated for sensitive skin. Immediately after shaving, use a medicated cooling aloe vera gel - usually found in the pharmacy section of stores. In the following days, gently exfoliate the area when you bathe with a loofah or washcloth. You may also want to purchase a razor burn prevention cream/gel and one for the treatment of razor burn, as well as a pair of slanted tweezers with a sharp end, for use if you still get the bumps/ingrown hairs after all of these precautions. If you notice any ingrown hairs, use the tweezers to remove the thin layer of skin that's grown over the hair, then pluck the hair - it's important that you do this as soon as you notice it, bc the skin growing over a lot of times will become thicker.

-Now, you may still get ingrown hairs, there are also creams/gels for treatment of ingrown hairs that you can also find at drug/beauty supply stores.
-Another thing you can do is use sharp tweezers to carefully remove the thin layer of skin from on top of the ingrown hair, once you've done that, you should be able to pluck the ingrown hair easily, afterwards, apply a little of the fragrance-free cooling aloe vera gel to calm the area. Removing the ingrown hair with tweezers should be done as soon as you notice it, otherwise the layer of skin over the hair may become too thick.

Answer 4

Hi, i dont really get it under my arms only on my legs, you may be allergic to the soap or deodrant you use afterwards, but if not just use loads wet your airpits well and use shaving gel or mousse. To ease shaving rash you could us vaseline but its not recommended but soothes well, also an antiseptic cream is good. I have used veet under my arms, the three minute mousse is brilliant and leaves your armpits very very very soft. and also your legs and your hairs dont grow back as quick.

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ladies..do you have any remedies for shave rash?
everytime i shave under my armpits i get shave-rash. i don't want to use after shave ( not very feminine!) does anyone else suffer from this? if so, what do you use to relieve the pain? also, have anyone ever used veet (immac) under they're arms?recommended?

Answer 6

It is important that you use a sharp blade in your razor. Also do this while you are bathing, so you can soften the area beforehand. And use gel shave lather instead of foam - it gives more protection. Also, shave your pits just before bedtime, so you're not putting deodorant on while they're freshly irritated.

Answer 7

you may be allergic to the shaving cream... or you are not changing blades enough and they are getting dull. I like to use the Bic silky smooth disposable razors and i change them every 5 or 6 times i use it ....

try different types of razors you may need a 3 blade or 4 blade depending on how thick your hair is...

and shave gently in all directions dont scrape your arms because you will get irritated

Answer 8

I get the same problem! I have started to use Nivea roll on deoderant the one with pearl extracts in it, and within a few days it cleared it up. I use ot everday no and I have no more shaving rash. Plus it aint expensive.

Try it - i guarantee it will work.

Answer 9

Lie in the bath for a bit before shaving to open up the hair follicles and use a gel with aloe vera in it for afterwards.

I know loads of beauticians who don't advise waxing armpits... Yeah it gets easier the more you do it but it is REALLY painful.

When waxing you pull against the direction of hair growth for minimal pain..but hair under the arms grows in all different directions...SO when you pull against in one direction your ripping (oawch!) hairs out from another direction.

Alas...Its all in the name of beauty

Answer 10

savlon cream - in blue tube is great for minor skin irritations. i swear by it. but they say prevention is better than cure and i normally dont shave my legs or under my arms until i have shampooed and conditioned my hair, givin my skin time to warm up before going near it with a razor. also try gilette/wilkinson sword 'intuition' thats the razor with the block of soap around it, its great and they have a range for sensitive skin. have never used veet under my arms and find it doesn't do a great job on legs either.