A Note on Shaving Your Labia
Even more so than the top of your pubic bone, the skin on your labia or lips is a coarser texture, “so you want to be extra careful,” Sofronas says. “This is when you just really want to take your time.”
Because you might have a harder time getting visibility here, she recommends you lift your leg on a dry, flat, elevated surface to ensure easier access to the area. “It’s tricky, but try your best to pull that skin taut so there’s no bump, that’s going to make for a safer shaving experience.”
Liston agrees, adding that whatever position floats your boat works, whether it’s putting a foot up on the side of the tub or laying down a mirror on the floor of your shower. “If employing either of these methods, try to use your other hand — the one that’s not holding the razor or trimmer — to hold the shaving surface taut.”
Pubic Hair Shaving Tips, Step 5: Apply a Moisturizer Afterward
So, you successfully (and safely) shaved your vagina — congrats are in order — but that’s only half the battle. To minimize the likelihood of razor bumps and ingrowns, keep the area soothed and moisturized. “The thin skin is permeable and allows moisture to escape more than in other areas of the body,” says Orszulak. “Keeping skin hydrated helps to ensure your skin and hair are in good condition for next time.” (We like the Fur Ingrown Concentrate ($32) or the Flamingo Ingrown Spot Treatment ($10) for these purposes.)
“When you get an ingrown, that means the hair isn’t able to pop through the skin, so that’s why it’s important to use a non-comedogenic post-shave moisturizer, whether it’s an oil or something else,” says Sofronas. “You also want to avoid clogging your pores, so exfoliating can help remove that top layer of dead skin.”
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