Table of contents:
- Tips to avoid itching after shaving
- 1. Hair clippers to be shaved and clean the shaver
- 2. Use a special cream and razor
- 3. Shave slowly
- 4. After finishing give the aloe vera gel
- How to treat itching after shaving pubic hair?
- 1. Use cucumber
- 2. Apple cider vinegar
- 3. Ice cold compress
It is common knowledge that there will be an itchy feeling after shaving pubic hair. Unfortunately, itching is usually caused by incorrect shaving methods and the tools used when shaving are not clean. Actually, there are easy ways to prevent and treat the itching that will appear. Let's look at the tips below.
Tips to avoid itching after shaving
1. Hair clippers to be shaved and clean the shaver
If your pubic hair is long enough, it's a good idea to cut it first. For convenience, you can cut up to 0.5 cm. This aims to make the shaving process easier to do. Also make sure that the razor and knife are clean. It has been feared that a long shave will rust and cause irritation if it comes into contact with the skin.
2. Use a special cream and razor
To prevent itching after shaving, it's good to use a special razor for pubic hair. The razors that are sold in the market are generally intended for shaving thicker skin, such as the area of the feet and face of men.
In addition, you can use creams to make shaving easier. Use a fragrance-free cream or lotion to prevent irritation or itching. By using shaving cream, it can soften pubic hair and make shaving easier.
3. Shave slowly
The next stage, try to rinse the razor with warm water which is useful for opening the skin pores. Scratch and move the razor slowly, do not scratch and press the knife against the skin too tight. When you press the shave too hard, the hair can be carried to other parts of the skin and eventually cause itching on the pubic skin.
4. After finishing give the aloe vera gel
After you finish shaving, you can rinse the intimate parts using cold water to close the pores that were previously open. Rinse and massage gently, then you can dry it with a clean towel. It is recommended to give aloe vera gel which is widely used to soothe sensitive skin and can prevent pain in the skin after shaving.
How to treat itching after shaving pubic hair?
1. Use cucumber
Cucumber has anti-inflammatory properties which are good for dealing with pain and itching on the skin. Cucumber also contains vitamins C and K which can relieve itching after shaving. How to use it, take fresh cucumber, and slice vertically. Put the cucumber slices in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, then rub them on the itchy skin around the genitals. Repeat until you feel the itching on the intimate part subsided.
2. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has the same properties as cucumber, which both contain anti-inflammatory substances. These substances are useful both for reducing itching and irritation due to shaving. The acetic acid content of apple cider vinegar can also prevent the risk of skin infections.
How to use it, can be done by taking a cotton swab and rubbing a little on apple cider vinegar. Then, rinse on the affected genital skin. This will indeed cause a bit of stinging, but it is good for treating itching. After that, you can rinse with cold water and repeat three times a day.
3. Ice cold compress
How to treat itching after shaving this one is quite easy to do. All you need is an ice cube, a towel or cheesecloth. Wrap and tie the cloth filled with ice cubes. Afterward, you can place an ice pack on the hot or itchy skin for a few minutes to relieve it.
