Planning on a “fun-in-the-sun” honeymoon? Whether you’ll be catching rays on the beach of a lush tropical paradise or in a lounge chair on the deck of a luxe cruise ship, you’ll want to look just as beautiful lying in the sun as you did on your wedding day. That means not only choosing the perfect swimsuit but also making sure that your bikini area looks bump-free.
No doubt you’ve prepared for this by shaving, waxing or using a depilatory. But what you might not have planned for are those embarrassing, unsightly bumps that routinely crop up in the aftermath of hair removal. As today’s swimsuit styles seem to bare more skin every season, here are a few tips to help you get the perfect shave:
• Always use a new, sharp shaving blade. Dull blades are often the cause of razor burn.
• Shave “with the grain,” that is, in the direction of growth, using downward strokes to minimize friction and irritation.
• Never use soap to shave the bikini area. Instead, use a shaving gel like Anti-Bumps Shave Gel that allows the razor to glide over the skin, preventing the development of annoying bumps.
• Don’t shave the same area over and over again. Doing so will result in hairs that are cut too short, increasing the risk of ingrown hairs.
• Apply a topical analgesic, like Bikini Zone, after shaving to keep skin in the bikini area smooth and problem-free. A fast-acting, exclusive, dermatologist-tested formula available in a creme or a gel, it absorbs instantly for immediate relief of bikini line bumps, irritation and pain without staining swimwear or clothing. The topical medicated formula is infused with pain-relieving lidocaine and an array of agents to soothe skin and smooth away bumps.
• Avoid stretching skin while shaving to prevent cutting hairs too short.
No matter how flattering your new swimsuit and matching coverup are, your bikini area will be visible to all when you lounge in the sun. Following these easy tips will make sure you look your radiant best on every “sun-sational” day of your honeymoon. (MS)
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