Summer is a wonderful season - full of weekends at the beach, fleeting romance, and, if you're lucky, summer hours at the office.
So you don't want something as small as bikini bumps to ruin all your fun, right? Read this quick guide to find out how to combat this summertime problem and leave your bikini area simply silky smooth.
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The Method - The first step in your hair removal process is to determine what method works best for you.
Most women already have their minds made up in this regard.
But it's important to choose the method that is least irritating to your skin.
For many women, shaving is simply impossible because it too frequently causes ingrown hairs, razor burn, and discomfort.
Not exactly sexy for the beach.
Another at home method is depilatory creams like Veet or Nair.
If you can tolerate the smell, these can be quite effective and not as hard on the skin as shaving.
Waxing is obviously the longest-lasting solution, but it can also be the most expensive (if you have it done at a salon, which I recommend over doing it yourself) and it can be quite painful! 2.
Before - If you choose to shave, make sure you prepare the skin first.
Wash the area thoroughly, so that you can get a closer shave and avoid any infections.
Also, washing with warm water will soften the hair which can greatly help to reduce irritation.
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After - Follow your routine by again thoroughly rinsing and drying the area of any excess shave creams or hair removal creams.
Now is a good time to apply a cooling lotion, tonic, or balm.
Look for a lotion that is designed specifically to deal with razor burn, ingrown hairs, and redness.
Using one of these can help drastically reduce unwanted irritation.
And you don't have to steal your boyfriend's aftershave either - they make soothing aftershave gels for women too!