The Ultimate Guide for Smooth Skin

Shaving in the cold is really not the best idea, which is not to say that we should avoid shaving our legs in winter (although many of us do!). It’s more about making sure that when you decide to shave your legs, you and your skin are toasty warm. This means shaving your legs post shower in a nice warm bathroom, or in the heat of your shower itself. The warmth will not only soften the hair and thus make it easier to get a clean shave, it will prevent dreaded goose bumps meaning no unfortunate nicks and cuts.
 
So make sure you have all your shaving goodies with you wherever you shave. That way you won’t have to dash out to get them from anywhere else and run the risk of getting cold.

 

It’s always a good idea to save a little money here and there where you can, but the fact of the matter is that razorblades are not the place to scrimp and save. Depending on the coarseness of your hair your razor will get blunt at different rates. But you definately know when your razor is not “cutting it” any more and it’s time to be replaced. Not only are blunt razors annoying because they don’t shave effectively, they make you more prone to cutting yourself because they require more pressure to achieve a closer shave.

Keeping your blades close by you in the shower is a great idea, the Gillette Venus Embrace’s shower caddy not only keeps your razor within reach at all times, but has a storage slot for refill blades. Now you’ve got no excuse for blunt blades again!

 

You may think that going against the grain when shaving will give you a smoother shave, but it may also give you ingrown hairs. Doesn’t sound that great now does it?

 

There are no gold medals for speed shaving which means that being in such a hurry to get it all done is not really needed at all. Shaving may not be the most exciting of jobs, but it's important not to rush it because that’s when you run the risk of nicks and cuts. It’s better to take your time and enjoy your shower.

 

Going over a particular patch of skin repeatedly to get a smoother shave is a recipe for disaster. However with the Gillette Venus Embrace razor that’s a thing of the past. Its five blades mean you can get a super smooth shave by getting virtually every hair, reducing the need for repeated shave strokes! Ingenious - running your razor over your skin repeatedly in one area can make your skin prone to irritation!

 

Always start warm, for example try shaving in the shower or bath. After a little exfoliation (1) reach for your favourite shave gel, balm or cream(2) and lather up those legs. Then working with the grain of your hair growth shave with your Gillette Venus Embrace(3) in long smooth strokes with one hand and holding the skin taut with the other. Work over the entire leg and then rinse clean. A moisturising shower wash will remove any residue, and leave your skin ready for a swipe of moisturiser(4) post shower.


 

1: Coconut Crème Body Scrub in Passionflower $35.00 from Pure Fiji

2: Satin Care Alluring Avocado Shaving Gel from Gillette stockists

3: Gillette Venus Embrace Shaving System $15.99 RRP from Gillette stockists

4: Sympathy for the Skin $36.90 from Lush