How to Prevent Bikini Area Razor Bumps

Razor bumps can be a real nuisance and razor bumps in your bikini area are even worse. You run the risk of chaffing while wearing underwear or sanitary napkins, which can make the bumps more painful. The bumps can be unsightly when wearing a bathing suit and can make you feel less desirable when being intimate. You can take certain steps to help prevent razor bumps, but you must be careful to use appropriate products so that you don't make the condition worse.

Things You'll Need

• Razor Shaving cream or gel Tend skin Cotton ball

Instructions

1. Purchase a good quality razor, shaving cream or gel. Make sure to replace your razor blade often because a dull razor will cause you to press harder and increase the chance of getting razor bumps. Shaving cream or gel will help you guide the razor smoothly over your bikini area.

2. Enter the shower or tub and turn the water to warm or hot. A cold shower or tub may give you goosebumps, making it easier to knick yourself and cause bumps. Allow the warm water to run over your skin for several minutes. When you are ready to shave, lather your bikini area with the shaving gel or cream.

3. Take the razor and glide it along your bikini area, going with the hair line. Going against the hair line will increase the chances that you knick yourself, can cause ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Continue shaving your bikini area until you are satisfied with the hair removal. Rinse off any excess shaving cream.

4. Pat your bikini area dry with a towel when you exit your shower. Note to see if any bumps or irritation appears. If you do have some bumps, you may opt to use a topical treatment such as Tend Skin. Apply a small amount of Tend Skin to a cotton ball and gently rub it over any razor bumps you have. This may sting initially but it should quickly subside. You can apply Tend Skin up to twice a day depending on how your body reacts. If irritation occurs, reduce use to one time a day or every other day. It is important not to overuse this product.

Tips & Warnings

• Laser hair removal is an effective methods to remove hair with a minimal amount razor bumps. Waxing your bikini area will also help reduce the appearance of razor bumps.

• Avoid shaving over existing razor bumps as this will only irritate them and prolong their occurrence.