[Amaranthia]

How do you get rid of that itchy feeling after you shave your underarm hair? I tried lotion a time or two and it didn't really seem to help at all. After a fashion I can usually ignore the feeling but it drives me nuts right after a shower. Also, something else that confuses me, why does the skin there seem a darker shade that the skin surrounding it? I have a younger sister and a few close female friends and they don't seem to have the same problem...

[dawn9800]

Maybe dry skin? I HAVE to uuse mitchum for my deodorant (sp) and it is really drying so the second I step out of the shower I lotion up my underarms then put on deo. you should use lotion that is unscented so it does not irritate your skin, Just a suggestion I really dont know for sure! Good Luck

[metalbudderfly]

they say that the discoloration could be caused by your antipersperant. well also when you do shave make sure you shave in the direction of the hair growth and try to use a rich moisturizing shave gel. unscented lotion might be a good idea also as stated by dawn.

[ariel]

i got the itchyness when i started shaving too.. well it's only the start.. how long have you shave already? the itch will be gone after a few months i suppose.. well that happens to me.. if not you should try lotion after shaving.. any lotion will do.. i'm using one with vitamin E in it.. hope it helps =p

[byutifol_nytmare]

i pluck my underarm... makes the hair grow ligher and thinner and you dont itch... takes time but much better i think.

[Toodles]

I shave my underarms also, and get itchy bumps from time to time. The only way I have ever prevented this was to shave with a ONE BLADE razor. Multiple blade razors irritate the skin more, since that skin is so sensitive. Problem is, I haven't been able to find a single blade razor in 5 years since the fad is now multi-blades. Dove has a deodorant that claims to minimize underarm irritation.

[CC22]

That's the one place where it doesn't itch. I use 5 blades (Venus Embrace) It works wonders.

[tristis]

i pluck my underarm... makes the hair grow ligher and thinner and you dont itch... takes time but much better i think.

Wow you have a lot of patience. I don't think I'd have enough for that. o_o

[sarak]

Just don't shave if it hurts or causes irritation. Unless you are wearing sleeveless shirts or dresses, or if you just feel to ashamed to go against what overly vain Americans think about you, then there is no need. It isn't any more hygienic than not shaving, and it saves you time and pain. As a matter of fact, quite a few guys like the natural European look, especially if they are of European descent.
Otherwise, try cocoa butter---it makes all skin look and feel great! I use it if I have to shave when I'm going to the beach or want to have a smooth look for going out. It works for pubic region razor burn too.