Do you shave your bikini line? I almost never do -- I wax. But I wouldn't dare wax myself...again. I tried it once and it was the most horrible experience. I should have known -- I can't even rip a Band-Aid off myself, what made me think I could pull off a strip of dried wax from one of my most sensitive areas?!
In the interest of saving money, I decided to shave instead. Um. Not so cute. Aside from the stubble in one day (hey, I'm part Span-talian and hairy), I got a wicked case of razor burn.
According to my poll on what CafeMoms do with the hair down there, 69 percent shave. So how to do you keep those unsightly bumps at bay?
CafeMom Jmum gave me the scoop.
She told me that she recently posted a question about what she could use to shave her
bikini area without suffering through horrible razor burn afterwards. She got some cost-effective answers.
- First, use conditioner as shaving cream. Some women said any old
kind, some said the thick stuff that comes in a tub. Carol's Daughter has a great creamy hair conditioner called Some of Marguerite's Magic that might do the trick.
- Second, after you get out of the tub or shower, apply either diaper rash cream or deodorant (not the gel kind, but any other stick will do) to the shaved area.
I like how you are putting products you already use to other uses. The less I have to buy, the more I save. Jmum admits that she hasn't tried this yet (she's still recovering from her last bout of bushwhacking), but will try it the next time.
Have you ever tried this method? If you shave your bikini line, how do you avoid razor bumps?
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Coochy cream from Slumber parties is Great too it prevents razor burn anywhere you shave!!!!
I have such sensitive skin that nothing I have tried works, including stuff especially for that. I wish I could go get waxed. I live in a very backward area. When I worked in a salon (as a nail tech) even though bikini waxing was listed as one of their services, all of the stylists refused to do it and talked bad for hours about anyone who would ask for it.
My hubby is part Mediterranean gypsy (i know, i know, this post is about women shaving down THERE), but he seriously gets bumps and ingrown hairs all over his body. We have to clip, tweeze, nair, um, you name it -- and yes, I use conditioner with tea tree oil on myself and him. For his more difficult issues, diaper cream! He about died when I brought out some of my Arbonne diaper cream, but now he has learned to listen to me, lol! ;)
When I became a consultant for Passion Parties, I wanted to try all of their products because if I am going to sell them, I should at least use them right? So, I found their Soft and Silky shave cream. However, I have used conditioner in the past and it worked almost as well.
Oh Good! I was using an electice trimmer, and a razor. The deodorant does work but I have to apply it more then once for a couple of days. But I will try the conditioner.
I just wanted to say the deodorant NEEDS to be non-scented to avoid chemicals that would be irritating.
I use "Brazilian Shave Gel" made by GiGi. It can be purchased at Sally Beauty supply near the waxing supplies. It works great!
Makes me so thankful I never wear a bikini.
You can also use baby oil or any other oil. Exfoliating the area after shaving works as well.
yup i use conditioner for shaving and BABY OIL works sooooo good after u get out of the shower dry the area and apply baby oil then it wont itch, u wont scratch and no bumps!!!whalaaaa!!!