The right way to shave your armpits

Have you ever wondered why men should shave their armpits? Is it good to shave armpits?

Did you know that getting rid of armpit hair or giving it a trim will lessen the chance of sweat stains on your clothing? Less hair leads to less space for bacteria to breed and reduce itchiness whilst working out, doing outdoor activities and chores around the house. Trimmed pits should help you to feel more confident and comfortable in your appearance by reducing obvious sweat patches and body odor. If you do decide to shave your armpits, you’ll be in good company too – famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and swimmers like Michael Phelps are among the professional male athletes who prefer to shave their armpits to reduce friction. Give it a try! If you eventually decide baby-smooth pits aren’t for you, you can always just let the hairs grow back….

How to groom underarm hair?

First things first, prepare your skin – to guarantee the smoothest possible finish. Have a hot shower to soften your body hair as this method will lower the risk of nicks and pulls as well as the chance of developing a shaving rash under your arms at a later date. Exfoliate your skin while you are in the shower for an extra smooth finish to remove any dead skin cells. This will help you prevent any dry skin under the pits, as well as any painful and unsightly ingrown armpit hairs. After this, you will be ready to start shaving. Start with a trim! Long body hair can get stuck between blades which will affect the performance of your razor and pull at your delicate underarm skin. The armpit is an extremely sensitive area and a more gentle armpit hair removal method can be attained with a bit of work with scissors to lay the ground work before you get anywhere near the hair with a razor.

After washing off any outstanding cut hairs in the shower, use DORCO’s shaving gel (reasonably priced from all good retailers ;)) and use it to prepare a good lather for under your arms. This will help the razor to glide to a smooth finish over any remaining hairs. For the closest, smoothest shave stick with a DORCO razor. With its flexible head and 3D motion to access even the hardest to reach places or awkward out of place hairs – the DORCO PACE 6 3D MOTION is truly the best option.

Start to remove the remaining hairs gently with light strokes for a smooth and comfortable shave. Move the razor in the same direction as your hair growth to reduce the razor bumps and cause of ingrown hairs. A piece of advice, always make sure your blade is sharp enough before you start shaving, a dull one will serve you no good. Finally, rinse and recover! Start by rinsing your skin after every few strokes to stop the hair and excess shaving gel for the smoothest shave. After you are done and satisfied with the result, give your skin a final rinse and let it dry – either with a dry cloth or let it dry naturally. Post that, let your skin recover for a while before applying any deodorant.

Remedies for razor burns

Razor burns and ingrown hairs are common. Most people who shave have experienced an ingrown hair or razor burn at some point during their shaving journey. In case you experience it after shaving your armpit hair, here are some remedies that you can use which will help reduce soreness and redness:

  • Aloe Vera – a wonder salve for burns and dry skin, is surely number one. This lotion can be applied on the affected area and will help reduce redness and deliver a cooling sensation.
  • Coconut oil – is a miracle moisturizer not only for cooking, but can also do a great job on your skin too. To apply, simply add a thin layer of coconut oil to the inflamed area.
  • Tea tree oil – it’s known that this oil is both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial and can as a consequence be used as a natural remedy to heal minor wounds and soothe burns. Mix it with a carrier oil such as sweet almond oil or coconut oil and apply it to the inflamed area to have the best result.