Help!! I need women/teenage girl advise!!

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Originally Posted by Karen

You are far more likely to cut yourself with a dull razor than a sharp one. This is true of knives as well as razors. I also always shave with no cream or gell so I can see what I'm doing. I have incredibly sensitive skin, so have to be careful even with what unscented deodorant I use - I'm even allergic to some "unscented" ones, so I am very careful about what does or doesn;t touch my skin there. A sharp new razor is far safer.

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Yep, That is true about dull razors, much more likely to irritate your skin. Are you actually cutting yourself, or is it razor burn after you shave? Maybe you should try Nair (with caution, I once burnt my skin with it), or waxing? One product I use for razor burn is called "TEND SKIN", it is an awesome product which eliminates razor burn. It is similar to aftershave, but sooooo much better.

Used to have this problem. Now I use a man's Gillette Mach 3. The blades are really, really expensive, but the blades are really sharp. Good luck.

I have a Venus razor too, but I dont use shaving cream when I shave my underarms, I just stand under the water and let it run down my arm. I dont think I have ever cut my underarms, only i get razor burn every once in awhile. I too, use the Dove deoderant.

Good luck!

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Used to have this problem. Now I use a man's Gillette Mach 3. The blades are really, really expensive, but the blades are really sharp. Good luck.

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I also use mens Gillette Mach 3 turbo blades.I never get a cut and can shave in a jiffy ;) I swear by them!! :D

I thought I was the only wierdo who used men's razors. :p I also use "Edge" shaving cream-I love it, it has aloe and everything in it.

I don't think I've ever cut myself on my arm pits either, but I do get razor burn, at least I think that's what it is, a lot of little red bumps. It's REALLY irritating and it hurts...grrrr..

I get that on my legs a lot too, that is why I wear pants a lot in the summer but I think I'll try the razorless shaver thing.

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Originally Posted by jackie

Yep, That is true about dull razors, much more likely to irritate your skin. Are you actually cutting yourself, or is it razor burn after you shave? Maybe you should try Nair (with caution, I once burnt my skin with it), or waxing? One product I use for razor burn is called "TEND SKIN", it is an awesome product which eliminates razor burn. It is similar to aftershave, but sooooo much better.

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yeah i am actually cutting myself, I sometimes get razor burn on my legs, but the cuts hurt worse

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Originally Posted by areias

I thought I was the only wierdo who used men's razors. :p I also use "Edge" shaving cream-I love it, it has aloe and everything in it.

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Oh no you're not! I actually PREFER men's razors over womens' for that exact reason. ;)

ALSO another thing to add -- if you're getting razor BURN then buy some aftershave (yes, men's aftershave works very well) and I know when I get razor burn on my legs I use my dad's aftershave and it works wonderfully ;) I'm sure you could use some for your armpits, especially ones with aloe to help moisturize the skin!

Have you tried waxing instead? there are gentle strips you can buy for underarms, maybe using once or twice then not shaving will help the cut heal

A pain free method is using a hair removal cream like :

http://www.boots.com/shop/product_de...ductid=1047075
I have to warn you they smell quite bad but they work, so its best to do it before a shower! you just leave the cream on for the time it says then basically just remove it with the bladeless razor, i find it doesnt leave your skin as dry either

Hmmm...it sounds to me like you are not shaving correctly. I would try these steps.

Shower, with warm water in your 'pit' (he he he). Wait a minute or two, then, lather well with shave creme (frankly, I think they are all the same, the women's stuff just costs more, IMO). Then, with a fresh razor, shave the area from the top (closest to your elbow) down (closest to the body). BUT make sure your arm is up over your head, with the largest possible exposed surface, as flat as you can make it.

THEN, when you get out of the shower, pat yourself dry there and DO NOT put on deoderant for as long as you can go without....maybe right before you walk out the door??? (Do you even NEED deoderant? LOL..that might be another thread...I don't wear it...I know, I know, TMI! But, I don't NEED it (yes, everyone agrees with me....he he he))

Good luck. Also, I always found it easier on my skin to shave every day, not skipping any days. It was only when I started shaving 1-2 times a week that I would get cuts or burn. :eek:

as Cataholic said, Make sure your arm is up as far as it will go and as flat as possible. That could be part of the problem.

I also never use shaving creme on my underarms just shave with the shaver and water.

The razorless shavers work VERY well, the do smell really bad as previously posted but they do work. *just make sure you take a shower AFTER. lol :p

I had a problem with dry skin and often cut myself because of that. I tried using the shaving cream that was supposed to help prevent dry skin, but it didn't help. My sister (who went to school for skin care) told me that shaving cream and shaving gel both have a lot of alcohol in them which drys out your skin. I started using hair conditioner instead of shaving cream and it made all the differance. No more dry skin for me!!

Phew I am relieved it is by accident ;) I have never cut myself shaving under arms but sometimes on the legs, and I have been shaving for many years now lol, I use shaving cream to shave under my arms and legs, any kind seems to work and I have very sensitive skin.