I get itchy legs when I shave, any good razors to stop this itchiness?

[kisasame]

So I like to shave it is cheap. I am going to try waxing but only half of my leg, cause I don't have a lot of money. But I do need to shave the other half so the problem is when I shave (and I have tried a few things) my legs will itch like crazy for a few day, then when they are nice and hairy they aren't itchy. But if I shave my arms and armpits with the same razors after they don't get the same reaction they are perfectly fine. So I have very senstive skin. What razors can I use that won't make my legs itch?

[Sovereignty]

Been shaving my sensitive parts for the better part of a decade and over that time I've learned a couple tricks that have helped me.

First thing is never shave anything that's not first been trimmed neat and scraped clean of dead skin cells.

Second part of the process is that you need take a warm shower to soften the skin and hair but not so long that you become saturated and wrinkly. It also helps if you message the area you intend on shaving.

Third aspect is that you use a GOOD razor and shaving cream. So many people cheap out on those two aspects but you never should.

Disposable razors belong in the trash and replaceable razors should be replaced after every use. As far as investments go, a carbon steel straight razor that will easily cost you well over $100 is the best investment for the long-term.

Forth aspect is that you stretch your skin out as much as possible and ensure you go with the grain and not against it to avoid slicing/dicing and general irritation.

Last step it to apply a soothing cream after drying your skin (don't rub dry) and follow it up with some aloe vera and 1% hydrocortisone cream a couple times a day for the following 1-3days.

[kisasame]

thank you that was helpful. what razor and creams do you recommend?

[Sovereignty]

Razors made from carbon steel rather then stainless will hold both a sharper edge and for far longer. Also, if it has more then a single blade it's bound to get clogged with hair and skin requiring constant rinsing which will remove/water down the shaving cream for increased fiction and more of the previous problem- gets worse as you go.

As far as shaving creams go, that's a bit of preference. I use a shaving cream by acca kappa called 1869. It's a bit pricey and not a very feminine scent- probably not your style. I'd suggest anything with a base of natural oils like coconut, avocado, almond and a bonus of essential oils, probably lavender or rose for the female side of things.

Couple tips as far as shaving creams go... you want to stay away from gels and foams like those aerosol cans which can contain gases like isobutane to get their foam. They also frequently contain synthetic perfumes, alcohol, and what not which are probably the number one cases for irritation.

[Sovereignty]

And last but not least... something I didn't even mention previously simply because it's not "really" necessary, try a shaving brush to lather up the shaving cream instead of using your fingers. It'll help raise up the hairs instead of pat them down flat- cleaner/closer shave.

[kisasame]

ok thank you very much i'll see how that goes

[DarkIndividual]

Are you sure the razor is the problem? What type of cream do you use? Shaving cream usually works (if not the kind you have, then try a different brand with added moisture). Since my family doesn't buy shaving cream (to save money), I use some of my conditioner. It doesn't matter what you use, but you HAVE to put something on your legs. You can use a cream and shave, or you can apply lotion regularly. It most likely isn't the razor that makes you itch. I know for a fact that it isn't recommend to shave your legs without anything on them. You're more likely to get injuries that way, and it can definitely cause dryness and itching.

[kisasame]

I have tried many types of different shaving creams and they didn't help

[kisasame]

but i am lazy and tend not to use anything on my legs cause i want my showers shorter.

[fondue]

Sometimes its your skin and how the hair is growing out of it. Try getting new cream or shaving after your skin is good and wet from a shower, then lather some soap and shave closely with the direction of hair growth instead of against it.

[Sovereignty]

Don't ever use soap to shave. Always has been and always will be.

[fondue]

@Sovereignty I use soap cuz I'm too cheap to buy shaving cream. Dove soap works well but obviously OP has the option to stick with shaving cream, of course.

[Sovereignty]

Well if I knew you, I'd feel so sorry for you I'd buy you a years supply of shaving cream and afterward, I bet you'd choose to continue using it out of your own pocket.

You're legs would feel so much smoother.

[fondue]

@Sovereignty Well prior to college I used shaving cream, thinking it was a necessity.
Then I had to learn to budget so soap it was and then I just got used to not having so many different bottles cluttering my tub. My skin is actually super sensitive, and would get weird itchy welts after shaving - with shaving cream and without, and I learned that sometimes its how you shave. So I do agree with you below, its good to shave in the direction that the hair grows in not against it. But the important thing in a lot of cases is to keep the skin soft, so the hair is able to grow outwards and not sorta sideways into the skin layer before reaching sunlight. That was the cause of itchy skin in some places that got shaved.
But yo, if you really wanna buy me with some shaving cream, please feel free lol.

[kisasame]

why would going with it instead of against make a difference?

[kisasame]

@Sovereignty what kind of shavecream should I use? I have like man leg right now, I dont really like, sorry men of the world.

[GiftShop]

Shave with coconut oil or something very moisturizing like an aloe shaving cream. I recommend not using soap bc it's usually very drying. Make sure the blade is sharp or not old.
I buy male razors instead of female. I need the job to get done, not cute pink handles.
And moisturize afterwards.

[Sovereignty]

Razor blades, male or female that you buy from the general store, are all made the same way- out of garbage metals and sub-par edges.

[GiftShop]

@Sovereignty I meant nice brands for males. I buy them from a little store behind my building and they only sell name brand male razors or super cheap and dull female off brands. I also find that male razors have a better grip.

[GiftShop]

@Sovereignty I also don't have to shave very sensitive areas, so a $100 blade isn't needed. It never touches my face or "private" area. I find other hair removal methods work best.

[SunsetRose]

You should probably get some cream to shave with