Thursday, May 7, 2009

Itching From Shaving

People often find they itch after shaving (or when they start doing so again for the summer). The itching will go away if you keep shaving, particularly if you shave often, as stubble is one major cause of itch. Some anti-itch tips are as follows:
1. Cool the itchy area with a cold wash cloth. It can be laid over the area, or used to pat the irritated skin.
2. Rub the area with an ice cube.
3. Apply a clear, unscented Vitamin E oil or baby oil.
4. Apply an over-the-counter cortizone anti-itch cream (this may help with razor burn and little red bumps as well).
5. Dust with baby powder.
6. Use loofah or an exfoliating mitt, or various exfoliating scrubs available (Apricot Scrub being one of the most common).
7. Apply cool, pure, unscented and undyed aloe vera gel.