Shaving is a very popular way to remove unwanted hair. Though it’s quick and convenient, shaving is known for causing skin irritation, redness, razor burns, or even ingrown hairs.

Luckily, there are several ways to avoid these problems to help you achieve long lasting smoothness! Follow along as we explore some of the best skincare tips and products to help you remove unwanted hair even in the most sensitive areas of your body.

General Skincare Tips

Skincare is a fundamental part of improving the quality, smoothness, and elasticity of your skin for years to come. Since hair growth takes place under the surface of the skin, having a regular skincare routine can help give you the best hair removal results.

If you struggle with redness, razor burns, or ingrown hair, here are three effective skincare tips to help you find relief.

1. Clean and exfoliate the skin before removing hair

Before jumping straight into hair removal, it’s important to wash and prep the skin. Cleaned and freshly exfoliated skin can help clear your pores and reduce any oil buildup that can prevent proper hair removal. Exfoliation can also help prevent ingrown hairs.

2. Keep the skin hydrated

Having healthy, hydrated skin is one of the best skin care tips for reducing dry or irritated skin after shaving or waxing. Some of the best ways to keep your skin extra-hydrated is by moisturizing daily and drinking plenty of water.

Not only can staying hydrated help decrease pain while waxing, but it may help ease the lingering sensations of pain, redness, and swelling afterwards. For this same reason, it’s important to minimize your intake of any dehydrating products before hair removal such as alcohol, coffee, or salty snacks.

3. Try waxing or cream products

One of the best ways to avoid razor burn and ingrown hair growth is by switching the razor out for a quality waxing or cream-based hair removal product.

Unlike shaving, waxing removes hair follicles from the root to help minimize irritation, redness, or ingrown hair growth. Similarly, depilatory creams prevent ingrown hairs by dissolving rather than cutting the hair to give you smoother skin.

Recommended Veet Products for Smoother Skin

Veet® PURE products make all the difference in helping you to achieve smoother, softer skin after hair removal. Here are our top two recommendations for the best results.

Veet® PURE Wax Strips

Veet PURE wax strips are designed to help you safely remove hair in any area of your body with ease. Designed to pull from the root, you can achieve up to 28 days of silky smooth skin. The best part of all, Veet’s PURE wax strips are also designed to give you fewer, finer, and softer hair over time, making your next wax even easier!

Veet® PURE Creams

Veet® PURE creams are another excellent product that helps to weaken and dissolve the hair just beneath the skin to reveal soft, hairless skin with just one wipe. Depilatory creams are one of the easiest to use. Compared to shaving, it is far less likely to cause ingrown hairs even in the most sensitive areas such as underarms or bikini lines. We’ve also gotten rid of the ammonia smell* so you can enjoy a fresh scent while you remove hair.

*thanks to the removal of the ingredient causing it

The Bottom Line

Compared to shaving, Veet’s PURE wax strips and creams offer longer-lasting results while preventing redness or skin irritation! Using a short list of safe and natural ingredients tested by dermatologists, you’re sure to have a hard time deciding which you love more.

Remember to continue taking good care of your body by using our top three skincare routine tips.

Ensure this product is right for you. Always read and follow the label before use.