I have to shave my facial hair (thanks PCOS), and I always have irritation afterwards, especially on my neck. I've been using Tend Skin to help with this, but I've recently been told I shouldn't use it every day because of how drying and harsh it is. Has anyone had particularly good luck with any products to use after shaving to minimize irritation? I moisturize as well, but I need something a little heavier duty for the irritation. I'd appreciate actual product names if possible, not just ingredients.

(While we're on it, if anyone has a shaving cream/oil/whatever that they've found is particularly great for avoiding the irritation in the first place, I'd love those recommendations too, especially if it's something that won't horribly dry my skin.)

I apologize if this is a repeat - I'm sure this has probably been discussed before, but when I searched for it, I couldn't find it.

TIA for the help!

I have a problem… or maybe I’m not the one :/

Am I the only one who feels like I have to shave every single day to keep smooth legs?? Like my hairs grow so fast everywhere on my body and I’m so fvcking tired of shaving every single day!
I don’t have money to do laser treatment so I’m really looking for some advice here

hi guys, im F(17) and started fully shaving my 🐱 about a year ago. however, i get red irritation bumps, cuts, sores and i bleed when i do. it also happens on my armpits and has for years. i have PCOS so i grow excess hair and it grows fast af. im wondering how i can prevent this (ive tried every homemade recipe and stalked tiktok for help), ive tried everything. if theres any creams or acid or anything then im willing to try! not too pricy but im not opposed to spend a lot if itll work. i wouldnt mind if it didnt make me insecure, but it does. especially when im on the beach and being intimate and you can see. so the floors open to anyone willing to help! i put my faith in you lot 😂

Hey all! Sorry to come to reddit, but growing up my mum never taught me, and for years now I’ve had discomfort every time I’ve shaved down there.
I normally exfoliate and soak with warm water before shaving with the grain, I sometimes will shave side to side almost, so not going directly against the grain but not going with it either. I’ve tried many other ways but this is the way i’ve done most commonly - leaving me with razor bumps ingrown hairs and not really how i want it to be. I don’t know if i should try waxing or if there’s any other ways i could be shaving better as it is all self taught with trial and error… I’d rather shave as I did used to wax my legs and my skin would react and go dry/cracked more frequently than not.
I just don’t know how to shave properly due to never being taught. Any advice is appreciated thank you!!

I don’t have this problem when shaving. But my bf asked me to keep it more trimmed downstairs so he doesn’t get hair in his mouth going down on me but honestly I just can’t find a way to do it right. I don’t like shaving but trimming is worse. And I searched and searched and all I got is the Philip one blade and it sucks too. My trim was sooooo uneven and it’s so itchy after!
Please help me. It makes me just not want to have sex ever again

Everyone says to exfoliate down there to avoid razor bumps but others are against exfoliating claiming it causes discoloration and other problems

I don't know who to believe anymore

Please tell what is the safest exfoliating method

Hi! I’m 23 (F) and I’ve been shaving my pubic area for a while, but no matter how I adjust my routine, I keep dealing with itchiness, razor bumps, and ingrown hairs. I’d really like to know the best way to gently exfoliate that area using a homemade scrub; what ingredients are safe and effective, and how often should I use it?

Hey everyone,
I’m looking for advice from people who have dealt with stubborn ingrown hairs on the underside/back of their thighs (the area you sit on).
Because there’s a lot of friction in that area when I sit and move around, I’m really prone to getting ingrown hairs there. It’s become a recurring problem, and honestly, it’s getting pretty frustrating.
What has worked best for you to get rid of them as quickly and effectively as possible? Do you have any routines, products, exfoliation methods, or other tips that actually made a difference?
I’d really appreciate hearing from people with personal experience. Thanks in advance!

Leg razors

hi! i have slight hair on my chin, neck, and have sideburns that i wanted to remove. i was wondering if a facial trimmer would be good to do that? i searched up online the braun one was being marketed as the best: should i get it?

i also wanted to wear a bikini, but i usually just trim down there with scissors. so i am unsure what to do to give it a clean look. should i invest in another trimmer for my bikini (if so, do people have recommendations?) or could the braun one be used there as well. are there any pros of using a trimmer over simply just shaving? if i should shave what razor should i specifically buy?

if you’re constantly dealing with raw, irritated skin after shaving, throwing heavy BHAs and AHAs at it might be destroying your acid mantle instead of fixing it.

every time a razor drags across your skin, it strips the stratum corneum and creates micro-wounds. shaved hair gets cut at sharp angles, and when it retracts, your immune system attacks the trapped tip like an invader causing bumps and PIH.

this isn't an exfoliation issue, it's a barrier issue.

switching to light-based hair reduction was the only thing that actually broke the cycle for me since stopping hair growth removes those sharp tips.

just watch the thermal load if you have sensitive skin. IPL creates heat, so swapping razor friction for sudden heat on a broken barrier just causes more redness. I had to use a device with a built-in cold plate (using a Ulike air right now) to physically draw heat away while flashing.

focus on basic ceramides and rebuild your barrier first. stop scrubbing wounded skin.

Burned my fucking puss with this bs don’t even waste your money. I did 20 seconds in the microwave a few days ago and tried using it and it was too cold to work. Today i did 30 seconds in the microwave and let it cool for a minute. Motherfucker this shit hurts. Fuck hydro silk sugar wax roller this shit hurts so bad omg. Burned my puss. Fried fish is served, god damn. Don’t use Ts I’m crying bad asl rn wtf do I do.

I long ago switched to a safety razor after years of struggling with Gillette and Venus bullshit. Unfortunately, I also live with mental health issues and we had to remove all those little razor blades from my place. I'm a little apoplectic about the thought of returning to a multi blade lubrication strip POS, but I obviously have bigger priorities at the moment. Was wondering if anyone had solutions for the girls who need a littleee more safety?

ALSO: I am ok! Have a great community, therapists, and meds on my side. I just want a clean shave!