Skin Care and Hair Removal: A Partnership that Matters

Whether you wax, shave, laser, use a depilatory cream or even (gasp) tweeze hairs for removal, getting rid of excess facial or body hair can lead to a number of skin care concerns. Red and irritated skin can be just as unsightly as excess hair. Ingrown hairs can lead to bumps and even acne blemishes. If you're removing hair from anywhere on your body using just about any hair removal method, you'll want to consider these skin care recommendations from Murad.

Prepare and Soften Skin Before Hair Removal
It's never a good idea to remove hair from skin that's dry, red or irritated. Not only do you risk ingrown hairs, but you also are incredibly likely to worsen the redness and irritation. Particularly if you are shaving, waxing or tweezing, be sure to soften and prepare the skin first. Begin by using a gentle skin cleanser around the area that you're preparing to remove hair from. If you're tweezing, apply an oil-free moisturizer to soften the area around the hair follicles. If you're shaving, be sure to use a skin care product that softens the skin while providing a smooth base for the razor.

Recommended Product: Murad Man® Cleansing Shave
This product isn't just for men! Murad Man Cleansing Shave provides a healthy, smooth solution for a perfect leg or bikini line shave for women as well.

Customer Review
"I initially purchased this for my husband who had been unhappy with every shaving cream, gel, foam, and lotion he had tried. After trying this product, he said that he would not use any of the remaining shaving products we had in the house and would forevermore only use Murad’s Cleansing Shave. When I tried the Cleansing Shave i understood why he said that he would not use any other product. this product requires the use of only a dab and leaves my skin, including the bikini area, smooth and irritation-free. IT’S THE BEST!" sharonj31, Pennyslvania

Moisturize and Sooth Skin After Hair Removal
Running a razor over your skin is hard on your skin. Pulling hairs out of their follicles by the root is hard on your skin. Hot lasers, harsh chemical creams and steaming wax are … you guessed it, hard on your skin. The most important part of any hair removal process is making sure to treat and soothe your skin afterwards. In some cases, such as with laser treatment and hot wax, restoring moisture and hydration is just as important. For many people, skin feels tight and irritated after hair removal. But even if you don't feel it, your skin has just undergone a difficult process. Be sure to use a hypoallergenic lotion for body hair removal and a soothing skin care product for facial hair removal or other areas that may be extremely sensitive.

Recommended Product: Murad Redness Therapy® Sensitive Skin Soothing Serum®
Recommended by Dr. Murad himself for use after hair removal procedures, this serum sooths and hydrates while reducing redness, bumps and irritation.

Customer Review
"This product is so awesome! I didnt find the perfecting lotion that hydrating enough for my sensitive dry skin, but this one does the job well! It leaves your skin feeling hydrated, and moisterized! Definitely recommend it for those with red, sensitive skin!!!" vdgal, New Mexico

For many people, hair removal is an integral part of any daily grooming routine. Regardless of gender or age, cosmetic hair removal happens several times a week for many. That can be difficult on your skin. Be sure that your surrounding your hair removal with proper skin care so that, after the hair is gone, you'll still have healthy, glowing skin that's better every day.

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