products i use to prevent razor bumps 🚿

three basic things you should be doing to reduce and eventually prevent the formation of razor bumps before/after shaving include: exfoliating, protecting, and soothing 🧼

after body wash, i like to go in and exfoliate the areas i plan to shave with dove’s exfoliating body polish 🌺 this helps to remove dead skin cells not done previously and help get a closer shave to the hair follicle, eventually keeping a smooth area for longer. this also generally helps soften the skin and revitalize the skin while leaving a fresh scent, respective to what ingredient is in your choice of exfoliator 🫧 i know they have other scents available to try other than the pomegranate one!

after exfoliating, i go in with skintimate’s shave gel over the hairy areas and let it lather into a creamy foam texture ☁️ this allows for a barrier between the skin and razor which will help prevent irritation and allow an easy glide for the shave. this shave gel is also unique in that it adds extra moisture and softness after shaving 💦 a little goes a long way with this product, as using a quarter sized amount covers both my underarms (for reference).

finally, i use topical’s high roller ingrown tonic and roll it over the areas i shaved. i make sure to let this product dry to ensure the ingredients work well on my skin 🧴 this tonic allows gentle exfoliation to prevent awkward growths as well as soothe the skin and tackle any discoloration. this is more on the pricier side, but i’ve has his product for almost a year and only use it twice a week— it still has a good amount of product left, so it lasts a long time for what you’re paying for!

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