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How to Shave Your Legs at Home Properly
Hair removal may seem simple, but not everyone does it the right way. Today, Vatico will guide you through how to shave your legs at home.
Overview of shaving
Usually, when people shave, some shave downward while others shave in the opposite direction. So which way is correct? I’ll explain it in detail in the section on how to shave your legs at home below. As for how often to shave in a month, it’s best to shave about once every 2–3 months. Shaving too often is not good either because it can damage the skin and make it feel rougher. And one final note: exfoliate before shaving.
How to shave your legs at home
Step 1: Exfoliate
Before shaving, you should remove dead skin from your legs. Since legs tend to be drier, they usually have more dead skin than other areas of the body. Exfoliating helps the razor get closer to the hair follicles, which leads to a cleaner shave.
Exfoliation also removes dead skin cells that can get in the way of your razor. It can also help you avoid cuts or razor burn.
Note: to help protect your skin, use a gentle exfoliant with fine, mild beads.
Step 2: How to shave your legs at home
You should use a razor with 3–4 blades. The more blades it has, the more easily it can shave different types of hair, from fine to thick, straight or curly. In addition, the pressure is distributed across each blade, making shaving easier. When shaving, be gentle and avoid being too rough with your skin.
Also pay attention to the direction of the shave. Normally, if you are simply shaving, shave against the direction of hair growth. If you are shaving before using a hair removal device, shave in the direction of hair growth. If you shave against the grain, the hair may be cut too close and the device may not be able to detect the hair root properly.
Step 3: After shaving
After shaving, the first thing to do is rinse your legs with cool water or apply a cold compress to help tighten the pores. If you are shaving before a hair removal treatment, simply rinse and dry your skin afterward.
For those who are only shaving, the skin can be more easily irritated afterward. So apply a moisturizer to keep the skin smooth and reduce discomfort or stinging. Before applying moisturizer, gently pat the skin dry with a soft cotton towel, then apply a thin layer of moisturizer. However, you should avoid olive oil and coconut oil because they may encourage hair to grow back faster.
SmoothSkin Fit – the ideal solution
We now have a new product line, SmoothSkin Fit. This new-generation at-home hair removal device features even more sensitive sensing technology, giving you a better hair removal experience. You no longer need to worry about less responsive sensors or the device failing to detect enough treatment areas. The SmoothSkin Fit hair removal device will be a reliable companion on your hair removal journey
See also
- Which at-home hair removal device delivers the best results?
- After hair removal, why does hair grow back inward?
Vatico is an authorized distributor of beauty care products and devices for the Southeast Asian market.
