Shaving

Pimples after shaving, sometimes incorrectly called “shaving acne”, are a frequent inconvenience that can cause some discomfort in the lives of those concerned. They affect 60 to 80% of people with dark or even black skin, compared to only 15 to 20% of people with white skin. How to fight against their appearance? Typology shares its expert advice with you.

The frustration is immense when one spends time shaving the underarms, legs, bikini area, or even the beard, only to have redness and inflamed red bumps appear a few hours later, which can be more or less unsightly... What exactly is this? How can it be avoided?

Shaving is a method of temporary hair removal that can be applied to various areas of the body such as the face, chest, pubic area, armpits, legs, and so on. Even though it is a relatively simple practice, it still requires certain precautions to avoid any skin discomfort.

To prevent irritations, redness, and ingrown hairs, several steps are essential after shaving. What are they? We provide you with this information!

Beards are typically only removed with a razor (electric or manual). As for legs, underarms, and bikini areas, waxing is an interesting alternative to shaving. However, due to lack of time or for financial reasons, one might prefer a razor over wax. In these cases, when should one shave?