Help! Why do my legs appear irritated after I shave?

Question

Everytime, after I shave, my legs seem to have an irritation. Any advice on what to do?

Thank you :)

Answer 1

ok dont despair i used to have the same problem until i switched to Gillette Venus - the blue ones. The pink one cost more but the blue one is better, at least to me.

problem solved! :)

Answer 2

Use a shaving gel that's made for sensitive skin, and make sure that the blade in your razor is sharp.  Sometimes using a dull blade will leave a "razor burn".  

Answer 3

It sounds like you have sensitive skin. Get a gel or something that won't irritate your skin and also after you are finished and ur legs are dry etc moisturize. if you have a good body moisturizer it will soothe the irritation and your legs will be smooth =D

hope this helps

Answer 4

Kinda like a pink rash? Like little pink spots?

Yahh, I get it too, try Veet Hair Removal cream instead, that's what I'm gonna try when I get round to buying some lol.

Good luck =)

Answer 5

Maybe you have sensitive skin. Check that you're not sensitive towards the cream that you're using.

Answer 6

They are irritated, My Dear Ms.Sensitive Skin.Just as a guy with sensitive skin has irritation on his face from shaving, you have the same on your legs. Let's think about it. You are dragging a sharpened metal blade over the most sensitive 3 mm of your body...the outer layer of your skin which is also the largest organ of your body.Do not use soap of any type as the pH of soap adds to the irritation, use a shaving gel for sensitive skin, and use aloe vera or lanolin based lotions on your legs afterwards to soothe the irritation. Another hint? Use a men's shaving gel, not a woman's as the ones for men puts a thicker protection layer on your skin which protects more and allows the hair to stand in place more for closer shaves. Use unscented so the perfumes in the shaving gels don't mix with other lotions and aromas.