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Glowing Summer Skin
Your Guide to Staying Ingrown Free This Summer
The personal care gurus at WELL KEPT share all the secrets for successful shaving.
For many, the arrival of warmer weather will mean having to shave your legs more often. Despite all the different hair removal options, shaving remains a popular choice as it’s a quick and effective way to achieve silky smooth, hair free skin. However, I was surprised to learn that legs were the primary area of concern for most when it came to shaving irritation. Issues such as razor burn, ingrown hairs, nicks, inflammation and small white bumps are common. Switching to a safety razor is a great first step to avoiding the afore-mentioned unpleasantness, but there is more to it! Using a safety razor combined with these top tips and tricks from the gurus of personal grooming at WELL KEPT may be just the answer to staying ingrown free this summer.
Summer Skin – Shaving with Oil
The use of shave oil has a long history (it dates back to ancient Egypt!) and it’s only the rise of multi-blade cartridge razors that saw it take a backseat to various shaving creams and gels. This was due to the fact that oil easily clogged the tightly packed blades of these single use implements.
Fortunately, in more recent times, shave oils have made a comeback in the grooming industry. Shave oils have gained recognition for their moisturising and lubricating properties and are often made of natural and organic products.
Here are the top five reasons you should consider using a shave oil:
- Smooth and Close Shave: Shave oil creates a smooth surface on your skin, allowing the razor to glide effortlessly. This helps to achieve a closer and more comfortable shave, minimising irritation and razor burn.
- Clear Visibility: Shave oil enhances visibility during shaving by reducing the foam or lather typically associated with traditional shaving creams. This allows you to see the contours of your face, legs, armpits (wherever you choose to shave) more clearly, ensuring precise shaving and minimising the chances of nicks or cuts.
- Hydration and Moisture: Shave oils are formulated with moisturising ingredients that help to hydrate and nourish your skin during the shaving process. They create a protective barrier that locks in moisture, leaving your skin feeling soft and supple.
- Reduced Razor Drag: Shave oil helps to reduce friction between the razor and your skin, resulting in less razor drag. This is particularly beneficial for individuals with sensitive skin or those prone to ingrown hairs, as it minimises the chances of irritation and razor bumps.
- Elevate Your Grooming Ritual: Using shave oil can elevate your shaving experience, providing a smoother, more comfortable, and moisturising shave. Whether you have sensitive skin or simply want to upgrade your shaving routine, shave oil offers a range of benefits that enhance both the process and the results.
WELL KEPT Shaving Oil contains all-natural ingredients that soothe your skin. Almond and argan oil offer a protective barrier and continue to hydrate after you’ve finished shaving while vitamin E aids healing and rosemary essential oil reduces irritation (and smells really, really good). Liberally apply before shaving and enjoy a moment to yourself while it sinks deep into your skin. Once you’re done, Well Kept shave oil continues to work its magic, keeping the skin hydrated and silky smooth.
WELL KEPT Shaving Oil
An Ingrown-Free Summer
How many of you have experienced the horror of shaving your bikini line for a big day at the beach only to pull on your bathers and notice an angry population of red ingrown hairs?!
WELL KEPT have affectionately named their all-natural INGROWN OIL ‘liquid gold’, because it is truly one of their most cherished products.
“As avid beach lovers who spend countless hours in bathing suits, we understand the value of being ingrown hair-free. That’s why this oil is like pure gold to us.” WELL KEPT
We’re firm believers that removing body hair is a very personal choice—there is no right or wrong, only what’s right for you. Choosing to let it grow au natural may guarantee zero irritation, but if you decide to go bare down there, you should be able to do so irritation-free.
WELL KEPT’s top tips for staying ingrown-free this summer:
- Gentle exfoliation: Using a gentle exfoliator (such as a small sea sponge) before you shave helps to remove dead skin cells and unclog hair follicles, resulting in a closer and smoother shave. Regular exfoliation afterwards ensures hair follicles remain clear of debris thus avoiding trapped hairs (aka ingrowns).
- Try a shave oil: Consider using a shave oil, instead of a shaving cream or gel, to create a protective barrier between your razor blade and skin. Shave oil also has the added benefit of allowing you to shave and moisturise simultaneously.
- Shave with a single blade razor: Gone are the days of pushing harder and harder with a dull multi-blade cartridge razor—shave your bikini area with a safety razor in the direction of hair growth to reduce irritation.
- Timing is everything: Give your bikini line some time to breathe after shaving. Pulling on synthetic underwear, tight clothing, or bathing suits with constricting seams shortly after can cause discomfort and irritation to the delicate skin.
- Ensure skin is well hydrated: Massage ingrown oil into your skin immediately post shave and every day after.
Staying Ingrown Free
After shaving or any type of hair removal, apply WELL KEPT Ingrown Oil generously to the recently treated areas or the places where you often experience ingrown hairs. By gently massaging the oil into your skin, you’ll experience the dual effect of softening the skin and opening the pores, which encourages trapped hairs to release. Moreover, the oil provides protection and relief to irritated skin. You can incorporate this oil into your daily routine since it not only prevents ingrown hairs, but also aids in their healing process. It might even provide a moment of relaxation and tranquillity.
Well Kept Ingrown Oil is crafted from carefully selected all-natural ingredients, each chosen for its healing properties. Castor and jojoba oil work together to open pores, while aloe vera and chamomile soothe the skin. Tea tree oil takes care of bacteria that cause irritation. Naturally free from parabens and other harmful chemicals that dry out and irritate your skin, Well Kept ingrown oil is both preventative and curative: it soothes and softens skin; helps open pores encouraging trapped hairs to release; and helps combat irritation-causing bacteria.
Packaged in a convenient 40ml bottle with a dropper, WELL KEPT Ingrown Oil offers lasting value. Just a few drops per application will be sufficient to cover your entire bikini line. Well Kept take pride in hand-pouring and mixing their ingrown oil in our studio, ensuring its quality and consistency. If you’re yearning for a carefree summer without the hassle of ingrown hairs, we assure you that this small yet mighty bottle of ‘LIQUID GOLD’ may be the solution you’ve been seeking!
Well Kept Ingrown Oil
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