Worried about shaving because you're scared your hair will grow back thicker,
darker and faster? Here are 10 shaving myths you need to stop believing it!!
Shaving causes hair to grow back thicker, faster and darker.
It's actually not shaving its genetics and hormones that impact body hair, colour,
thickness and growth. A razor blade just cuts away hair at the skin surface, cutting off its
tapered end, which can make them appear thicker and darker as they grow back.
It's totally safe to share a razor. Razors have a lot of bacteria that can cause skin
infections. Sharing them is a big no, it's also recommended to use different kinds of
razors for your face and body since each has different types of bacteria and also
needs different types of blades to safely remove the hair.
The direction you shave
in doesn't matter. Shaving in the same direction as growth gives you the least chance of ingrown
hair. However, the hair isn't cut as close to the skin so if you prefer closer shave,
first, shave in the same direction as growth and then follow up in the opposite direction.
Soap and shaving cream work the same. Shaving cream reduces irritation and allows for a
cleaner shave according to dermatologists, but if you're out of shaving cream you can
always opt for conditioner, aloe vera or baby oil instead of soap. If you're
shaving your face, you can also use a creamy moisturizer to help the blade glide smoothly.
Using a new sharp razor blade causes more nicks and cuts. A dull razor blade can
actually, cause more nicks, cuts and skin redness as it pulls on your body hair
and feels rough when moving across your skin. Which can result in more irritation post-shave.
It's okay to shave on dry skin, dry shaving can cause razor burn, ingrown hair and skin
irritation. Soaking the area you plan to shave for three to five minutes
softens hair follicles, and using some kind of shaving gel or cream helps with a smooth shave.
Shaving leaves skin dry and flaky. A sharp razor blade can actually exfoliate away
dry and flaky skin cells while removing hair. What causes dryness is spending too
long with wet skin or shaving without the right lubrication or even using a
dull plate. So follow up with a soothing post hair removal lotion like Fuzz off, anywhere on
your face or body to hydrate your skin and prevent redness, bumps and ingrowths.
Shaving makes skin darker. Shaving itself cannot darken your skin but, wrong techniques
like dry shaving and skipping aftercare, can cause ingrown hair, which eventually
leads to pigmentation. So follow the right steps and you'll be totally fine.
Shaving doesn't require any prep. Although, we wish it didn't, shaving requires some
exfoliation beforehand to loosen up the hair and prevent in growths, when
it grows back. Luckily, you can make a simple DIY scrub with just coffee powder and honey.
Scrub it all over and rinse for the smoothest shave ever.
You can use one razor for many months. You should change your razor after five to seven shaves
on your body, especially if you leave it in a wet shower area. Help it last longer by applying a thin
coat of Vaseline to a dry razor blade between uses. You can also get razors along with blade
refills and change it frequently instead of going through disposable razors.
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