Comments on: How to prevent shaving bumps

on 5/19/2008 Well, it's almost right... The bumps form due a combination of the original irritation caused by the razor; add to that moist heat, and top it all off with the inherent friction caused by walking, standing, etc... Voila! Mild skin irritation. This is then further provoked by the sharp end of the shaven hairs being lifted just high enough to poke the already sensitive skin... And you've created your very own proverbial 'viscious cycle'. I have learned from countless women, who wear skimpy bikinis for long hours, on a daily basis, is that this method is most effective when you choose an aerosol spray anti-persperant, such as Arrid, Secret, or Degree. The aluminum-base active ingredient used in anti-persperants helps seal the raised openings around the folical, safely tucking the irritating hair stub inside. As a bonus a waxy film is left on top of the skin which help to prevent the mois

on 5/14/2008 Maybe it just doesn't work for every one! I can use any type of white stick deodorant, no certain brand, and I don't have any problem at all. Sorry:(

on 4/30/2008 I tried it. I went out and bought Dove Sensitive Skin Invisible Solid deodorant (http://www.amazon.com/Dove-Antiperspirant-Deodorant-Invisible-Unscented/dp/B000FKLCZ2). I shaved my bikini line, patted dry and applied the deodorant. Within 3 hours I had razor burn just as bad as always.

Is this tip not for bikini lines? Is the deodorant I bought not the right kind?

on 4/19/2008 I'm not really sure why or how it works, I just know that it really does work! No trick, try it!

on 4/19/2008 Yeah... I dont get it either... is this a trick?

on 3/20/2008 I don't understand - why does the white stick deodorant work?