“Realistically people have to live their lives - you’re in a hurry in the morning, you’re doing the best you can” This kind of understanding with advice is SO underrated and helpful. Thank you!!
Just wanted to drop this PSA here: I was plagued by a perpetual rash and razor bumps in my bikini area for as long as I started shaving there. I made the decision to have laser hair removal in most of that area, and lemme tell you guys, IT WAS A GAME CHANGER. I had this procedure done about 10 years ago, and to this day, the area is still hair-free (save for occasional strays which are much finer in texture, and do not result in any bumps or rash when I swipe them with a razor every couple of weeks). The skin is soft and smooth, and there is no more irritation while wearing swimsuits. Just make sure they use the correct laser, and you get the correct amount of sessions (mine were 6, and bought with a Groupon). Highly, highly recommended, and just a gift to my skin that keeps on giving.
@@skytimely My hair "down there" is brown/black and coarse, but for add'l info: I'm light-skinned but kinda hairy (lol I'm Greek)... I have hairy arms and legs, though the hair there is lighter in color, and not coarse. I had laser hair removal in both those areas though, and I had the same outstanding results with my legs; my arm hair is a different story, because they didn't use the best laser for hair removal. This is why I stressed how important it is to have the right laser for the job. Hope this helped.
Planning do this asap on bikini but more urgently on upper lip, not because it bothers me, but I hot wax every week at home for years and I'm sure it's being a crazy irritant / aging booster in the area. Thank you for your extra encouragement. :)
As you said, laser treatment is definitely an investment. But one of the best decisions I ever made. It saves me so much time and I never get ingrowns anymore, not to mention razors aren't exactly cheap either. I got it done on my legs, underarms, and bikini area. Plus I don't ever need to worry about whether I'm swimsuit ready 😄
It’s at-home IPL hair removal device for me. After 2 years of consistent use, the areas i’ve treated such as my legs, arms and underarms are almost hairfree. I only shave once a month now (that is, just to achieve a smoother feel). The key to make it painless is to apply a cold compress to the area before shooting the IPL.
I use the Philips Lumea and it's fantastic. I'm also almost hair free in those areas. The few hairs that still grow are thin and not a problem and I got rid of the razor bumps on the bikini area too. I love it that I don't have to shave every 2 days like before. However, before I got IPL, I used a tea tree cream from an Australian brand that really helped with the razor bumps.
As a man, my best decision was to invest in a good electric razor. That solved my ingrown problems for good. I still get a close shave, but without the irritation and ingrowns.
I learned years ago just by trial and error that acne medication works great to prevent Ingrown hairs on my bikini like. Now I just use acne body spray after shaving and I typically don’t have any issues. Also it works for little red bumps on the booty as well 🤷🏻♀️ since we’re being open and honest
@@oldmate99 um, yes I should. Dermatologist even recommended using acne wash for body treatments and when you get a wax on your bikini area from a salon they recommend using acne treatments for your bikini area to prevent ingrown hairs. Why do you think they make acne body wash/spray. Acne body treatments decolonize bacteria which prevents acne and body odors, you can use acne treatments under your armpits as well as recommended by dermatologist to decolonize the bacteria that causes odor. Using acne treatments on my body works amazingly and I’ve had nothing but great results
Tend Skin is the best, can also be used for sunburn, insect bites and acne. For acne use a Q-tip do not wipe it all over your face. Been using it since it was developed years ago by the 2 Dentist in South Florida.
@DrDrayzday Thank you for recommending Tend Skin, it ELIMINATED all my razor bumps and now i use it every time i shave and 2 to 3 days twice a day after i clean shave
Hi I was recommended recently to try Tend skin for a small area of razor bumps on the chin that have been there for years. I was not sure if it would be effective as there are so many products out there but can I ask which area you had the razor bumps and how soon after starting to use Tend skin they disappeared?
If I took a shot for every "people of African descent" disclaimer on most medical advice. Ah well knowing the potential issues will help prevent them occurring in the first place. Thanks as always for being inclusive with your advice. I ended up with hyperpigmentation when a previous dermatologist advised glycolic acid. I am happy I now have a dermatologist that is knowledgeable about the treatment of black skin.
That's why it's good that there are derm channels that do focus on skin/hair of African descent like dr stephens, brown skin derm, dr heather, dr robinson, dr aguh, etc.
@@cherb3145 the one I'm using Cher is called Pearl hair remover and it's like a No-no and just as good but cheaper. Been using it for a couple of weeks now and noticed it helped with getting rid of my shaving bumps.
Thank you so much Dr. Dray. You are the best. I seem to only get irritation when I shave the back of my legs. Would the same stuff work for the back of legs? Thank you.
I took Isotretinoin to treat pseudofolliculitis barbae that I suffered with for years on my legs, chin, and underarms. I never hear anyone talk about using Isotretinoin to treat this; I’m so happy I found a dermatologist that suggested it as a treatment option. After 8 months of taking the medicine I was clear of any active folliculitis and had a hair removal routine that worked! Now I use an electric razor twice a week right after a shower, then use tend skin solution immediately after shaving, then every other day after. This works for now while I save up for laser hair removal. I’m relieved to see a lot of what I’m already doing is what you suggest.
I have recurring folliculitis on my legs. I have very fair, delicate, dry skin and hair that is as thick as beard hair on my legs. I did figure out that if my skin is too dry, then the hairs can’t get through the skin. I am still struggling with this problem and I really appreciate this video! I have been able to cut back on the antibiotics for folliculitis, but this video is super helpful! Thank you Dr. Dray!!!🙂🙂🙂
I’m in the same boat as you. I don’t shave my legs anymore with a razor. I use a men’s beard shaver 😂 Norelco with the 3 heads. It doesn’t get as close as a razor blade does, but you can’t see any hair and who is going to touch you to confirm it’s silky smooth? Lol, anyway, just thought I’d throw that out there in case you are still struggling…
@@RudyValencia1111 yes! I love the norelco one blade, but even that is irritating. I just shave down with the hair and have learned to be okay with not having smooth legs lol. I would rather be prickly than have a bunch of red bumps on my fair skin. Thanks for the tip! It is nice to know I am not the only one!
Super helpful stuff once again! I have been in a pickle with the underarm shaving and this info was MUCH needed. We recently moved to Texas from up north and I can see that sleeveless tops are going to be 100% necessary here most of the year. That means shaving the pits…which is really the pits! I get a severe rash anytime I shave that area. Will try the “Nair” type cream first, but laser hair removal sounds like a better solution for the long term.
Excellent case presentation, self treatment options and when to consult a dermatologist. I also appreciate your not endorsing any particular product. Thank you for your professional advice.
Dr Dray, you are awesome. Im dealing with this and the dermatology department will only view pictures and not see me in person. I asked if an IPL like Kenzzi would be helpful but I get no response. I can not live with hairy legs. They are out of control.
Kenzi has worked for me. Takes a long time and doesn’t remove all hair but cuts it down a lot. I think it would be worth saving up for laser hair removal but since I can’t afford that now the at home IPL has been awesome.
In Brazil my dermatologist would prescribe me Bactroban to apply after waxing bikini area to avoid the infected bumps and it worked... no longer possible to get over the counter there and not in Germany either.
I shave my armpits forever and never got any problems, but just last week I got one insistent ichy armpit and was looking for how to treat it! Fun fact is it happened just after ditching my baking soda and started a real deo after watching you rolling eyes in your video on natural deos. 😅 I use the same blade forever and have it in my shower, for sure the deo is just a very funny coincidence, and you posting this video even more haha.
I get bumps on my legs, especially on the backs where the hair grows in different directions. I have super sensitive skin and very coarse hair and of course I’m SUPER hairy so unfortunately not shaving is not an option for me if I want to wear shorts or skirts without being stared at in public (at least in the US, I know not everyone everywhere has the same beauty standards). 😢
You are phenomenal this is my first video I've seen from you and I've instantly in love with your content. Just straightforward to the point accurate information it's awesome
After many years...finally found a good shaving cream...EOS shave butter ❤❤❤.leaves skin so soft...also men's razors are better than women's and less expensive 😂😂🤷♀️
Can you please test the new Paula's choice "Healthy Glow Invisible Sunscreen Oil"! I've never seen an SPF made in oil form before I'm excited to see if it's good or not.
My hair is so thicker and coarse. I don't shave much it irritates my skin so much. I wax my lip. I need to do laser. The razor bumps are awful on my bikini line. So i don't shave it. Itchy scratchy. Im looking forward seeing the waxing video you put up next. Thank you. I enjoy your videos 😍
Screw Laser hair removal. It’s a scam in my opinion. One it is NOT a permanent hair removal system and two it can make hair growth even worse depending on your genes which is a very common negative side effect of laser hair removal. I do what’s called electrolysis and it is the ONLY actual permanent hair removal technique and is much cheaper than laser hair removal. Please look into electrolysis instead of laser treatment. I got a bbl facial laser for rosacea on my face and it caused what is called paradoxical hypertrichosis, as I mentioned laser hair removal can do the same exact thing 😩. I ended up doing the electrolysis because it is permanent and won’t cause more hair growth like lasers do. After only two treatments on my face I’m happy with my results. I never had thick dark hair growth on my face until I got laser done on my face for rosacea, it was horrible and embarrassing because it caused so much dark thick hair on my face
I'm naturally blonde so I've been told I can't do later hair removal. Would Nair work? Can I use it on the bikini area? Thanks for another great video!
thanks so much for this! i'm currently dealing with it, and your previous videos on this topic have helped me greatly. this video informs me everything that i need to learn to tackle the situation i am in today. love you lots, Dr. Dray!
Love your channel! Can you do a video regarding all the hair growth serums out in the market today, especially Vegamour? Are they legit or do they cause harm? Thanks so much ❤
the 10 Commandments for Preventing Razor Bumps & Ingrown Hairs 1. THOU SHALT NOT USE DIRTY BLADES! Avoid shaving with dull, over-used razor blades. And be sure to keep your slightly used tools as clean as possible. Scrub the cutting heads of your tools with soap, hot water, and rubbing alcohol to destroy bacteria. Pro Tip: even brand new blades still need to be cleaned. 2. HONOR THY DELICATE SKIN! Avoid too many blades! If you are prone to ingrown hairs then you don’t need 3 or more blades. More blades equal more passes causing the hair to fall beneath the skin and become ingrown. Plus, more blading the skin leads to micro cuts through which bacteria is more likely to enter and this leads to razor burn. 3. DO NOT TAKE PREP TIME IN VAIN! Wash or steam the skin for 2 to 3 minutes with warm water. Then apply the shaving cream leaving it on for at least 2 minutes to really soften the hair. 4. THOU SHALT NOT GO AGAINST THE GRAIN! Shaving against the grain (upwards) may get you a closer shave but doing so also increases ingrowns. Shave in the direction of hair growth…it’s usually downwards. Confirm this by doing a face/ body inspection to see which way your hair grows. 5. THOU SHALT NOT PRESS! Avoid pressing too hard on the skin with the blade. If you follow STEP #3, then a gliding, light touch is all you need. The hair stubble should literally fall away with little or no pressure from the blade. Pressing hard is the main cause of shaving irritation! Be gentle so as to prevent the hair from being cut so low that it falls beneath the top layer of skin. 6. THOU SHALT NOT PASS, PASS, PASS! Avoid too many quick passes with the blade. One pass per hairy area - going 1-2 inches downward at a time - will prevent ingrown hairs. Always shave like you might cause damage, not like you’re mowing the front lawn. 7. THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT OVER SHAVING! Avoid shaving too often. This rule is hard to follow, especially if you have to be beardless for your job…but if you are prone to ingrowns, try hair removal with electric clippers (the barber kind of clippers). The results are not super close but no one but you will know the difference. Provided your skin can handle these alternatives try waxing, depilatory, lasering or an epilator. 8. THOU SHALT NOT CLOG! Avoid using skin/pore clogging creams or lotions since they keep hairs from growing up. After a shave, keep your skin bare; let the tiny army breath, and allow those newly shaved, microscopic hairs to grow out just in time for the next shave. If your objective is smooth, bump-free skin following a shave or wax, then right after hair removal allow the skin to heal first. Promote healing by proper shaving techniques followed by 70% rubbing alcohol which kills any bacteria that may enter those micro cuts created from the shave and prevents the onset of razor burn. Sure your skin will be a little dry at first but this is a temporary tradeoff. Wait 2 hours then moisturize. 9. KEEP THY SMOOTH SKIN FREE! At least for the first day or two, try to avoid tight fitting clothing around the Adam’s apple (neck) and/or below the waistline region. Newly shaved hair follicles need room to grow up. 10. REMEMBER TO EXFOLIATE! Whether you shave, sugar, wax or epilate, not enough exfoliation to remove excess layers of skin can lead to ingrown hairs. There are two types: chemical exfoliation (AHA, BHAs) and physical exfoliation (beads, coffee scrubs, gloves, brushes). Physical exfoliators like the WIZKER brush have soft and firm bristles for the face, body, and sensitive skin. When you follow these 10 tips religiously, you’ll prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs permanently!
Do you think you'd ever do videos on beard care? There's a lot of confusion with beard products and properly moisturizing the skin underneath the beard without making your beard greasy. For example, virtually all beard channels will say "beard oil is to moisturize your skin," despite them being pretty much 100% emollient with no occlusive and no humectant. I'm sure your audience is mostly women, but I'm sure many of them have boyfriends/husbands with beards, fathers, brothers, etc., and it could help with gifts.
Any idea why waxing still causes shave bumps? I get them in my bikini area and inner and back of my thigh. I always exfoliate a day or two before hand, and then I start exfoliating again with a chemical exfoliant probably four days after I get it done.
Use an aha/ bha acne serum and use right after shaving. Also before getting out of shower and right after shaving, use a salicylic acid or benzoyl perioxde wash and leave on for at least 3 minutes.
I’m not sure if you are still in Texas, but HEB has an entire collection released on sunscreens. They also have aftersun items as well have you checked them out?
What are your thoughts on shave creams/butters? Which ones would you recommend? I’ve heard that using pure shea butter is the best way, but I don’t remember where I heard that.
Vaniqa has been discontinued 😢. I'm past menopause and I'm left with course blond hairs that become ingrown. This leads to cysts on my chin. Vaniqa works but has been discontinued (My pharmacy and dermatologist said the manufacturer can't get the active ingredient). With blond hair what to do?? Thank you.
Wonderful Information Dr. Dray!! I Haven't had this Problem, but I Sure can See how it Can be a Problem for Sure!! Happy Wednesday, Please have a Beautiful Day!! Love and Blessings!!🙏💕🌹💕🙏
I have learned so much from your channel.Thank you so much! My question is my legs are a mess after I shave. I have tried everything that I know of. What is the difference between razor bumps and Keratosis pilaris? I am so confused! 🙃
Thank you so much for these tips, Dr. Dray. I wonder if you could do a review of the bleame crystal sometime? I just got one and while my hair grows back super fast, i don't suffer from itch and ingrown hairs - at least not yet
@DrDrayzday - I am very concerned about using mineral sunscreen around my eyes. I read a study online that said Zinc oxide can cause retinopathy... i wanted to use Zinc since it doesn't burn, but I don't want to lose my vision from sunscreen.
@drdray I get irritation and itchiness. Unfortunately my hair starts grows the very next day and even when I shave it looks like strawberry skin. I am also allergic to metal so it may be giving me rashes and itchiness from that. What would be the best method to remove hair? I can’t afford lasik removal. Shaving is a discomfort for me 🙁
Hi Dr Dray, I always thought it was a myth that you could train your hair follicle to grow a different direction, is this possible for head hair in the case of a cowlick?
Lol if I shaved in the direction of my hair growth no hairs would be shaved. I’m hairy and I’ve always had to shave in the opposite direction of hair growth or I’m hairy by night time. My hair grows fast as well and I need to get super close to my skin with the razor. My Scottish/Irish/British hair kinda sucks 😂 Luckily I’ve never had skin irritations for shaving so that’s a plus ❤
I have two bumps that have never gone away - one on my chin and one on my leg - I showed the one on my leg to my dermatologist and he said he couldn't do anything about it and if he tried to remove it the scar would look worse....
Aaslam u Aalikum peace be upon you Andrea sister hope you and your family are doing well.Happy Tuesday 🥰 . It's fine to use at night a tyrosinase Inhibitors serum that has Octinoxate and Titanium Dioxide the product works amazing for dark spots
Hey Dr. Dray, I get mild ingrown hair under the chin and in other areas but it's not that bad. However, when I try to shave my legs, no matter how much prep I do (and I've done a lot) I always get terrible rashes and a lot of ingrowns. What are your thoughts on waxing?
Dr Dray I have had multiple laser hair removal sessions but they just don’t seem to work for me. I’m very light and my hair is dark but these sessions have still not reduced the amount of hair I have on my face. Do I have to try out other places with maybe stronger machines?
Dr Dray, excuse me to deviate from the subject to make a wish? Could you make a video about the double cleansing, products and bad/good ingredients? I'm concerned with comedogenic scales I find in the oil cleansers, like Ethylhexyl Palmitate in Hada Lado one. Thank you!
Good morning Miss Andrea seeing today's video reminded me my army days had a lot of problem with face hair but fortunately it resolved without scarring 😊❤. Why ? Because like Doctor Andrea suggested i saved according to the direction of the hair so the problem cut it self there 😅. It waa really enjoying ❤.
@@SueRosalie She had cancer, so maybe things didn't go well which would be awful. Otherwise I think Dr dray would just say her mom moved to a different city, rather than ignore all the comments.
So I like cetaphil, I have the daily facial cleanser, the salicylic gentle clear face wash, and a few days ago I i bought the gentle clear daily scrub… I’ve never had a problem with any other products they have, but when I use the scrub, it burns. But it’s only on my cheeks and not my neck which is my most troubled area. Do you think Im just having a a reaction to the ingredients in scrub, or is it normal and mean it’s doing what it should? Should I stop using it? This is just literally the only time my skin has ever had a burning sensation after anything I’ve put on my face
Morning Dr Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Wednesday😀n what a Wonderful Vid…. thanks n This is Gonna b so Helpful🔥👍n Continued Blessings to All💜….
“Realistically people have to live their lives - you’re in a hurry in the morning, you’re doing the best you can”
This kind of understanding with advice is SO underrated and helpful. Thank you!!
Can we take a moment to appreciate the fact that dr dray is giving us medical advice for free !!
no
Shouldn’t have to pay for advice
Will this advice also apply to my ball bags?
She gets RUclips money
Its like its Canada
Just wanted to drop this PSA here: I was plagued by a perpetual rash and razor bumps in my bikini area for as long as I started shaving there. I made the decision to have laser hair removal in most of that area, and lemme tell you guys, IT WAS A GAME CHANGER. I had this procedure done about 10 years ago, and to this day, the area is still hair-free (save for occasional strays which are much finer in texture, and do not result in any bumps or rash when I swipe them with a razor every couple of weeks). The skin is soft and smooth, and there is no more irritation while wearing swimsuits. Just make sure they use the correct laser, and you get the correct amount of sessions (mine were 6, and bought with a Groupon). Highly, highly recommended, and just a gift to my skin that keeps on giving.
Hey! If you don’t mind me asking, was your hair corse/black/brown? I heard the results change depending on your hair type/skin type !
@@skytimely My hair "down there" is brown/black and coarse, but for add'l info: I'm light-skinned but kinda hairy (lol I'm Greek)... I have hairy arms and legs, though the hair there is lighter in color, and not coarse. I had laser hair removal in both those areas though, and I had the same outstanding results with my legs; my arm hair is a different story, because they didn't use the best laser for hair removal. This is why I stressed how important it is to have the right laser for the job. Hope this helped.
Planning do this asap on bikini but more urgently on upper lip, not because it bothers me, but I hot wax every week at home for years and I'm sure it's being a crazy irritant / aging booster in the area. Thank you for your extra encouragement. :)
I did the same thing about 9 years ago. Underarms too. BEST investment ever! Still hair free except for some stray.
I've had 7 sessions and my hair still grows out :/
As you said, laser treatment is definitely an investment. But one of the best decisions I ever made. It saves me so much time and I never get ingrowns anymore, not to mention razors aren't exactly cheap either. I got it done on my legs, underarms, and bikini area. Plus I don't ever need to worry about whether I'm swimsuit ready 😄
arent they expensivr?
It’s at-home IPL hair removal device for me. After 2 years of consistent use, the areas i’ve treated such as my legs, arms and underarms are almost hairfree. I only shave once a month now (that is, just to achieve a smoother feel). The key to make it painless is to apply a cold compress to the area before shooting the IPL.
May I ask what IPL hair removal device you use and recommend?
@@Chaucer129Yes please, which device?
Good tips! Thanks!
I use the Philips Lumea and it's fantastic. I'm also almost hair free in those areas. The few hairs that still grow are thin and not a problem and I got rid of the razor bumps on the bikini area too. I love it that I don't have to shave every 2 days like before. However, before I got IPL, I used a tea tree cream from an Australian brand that really helped with the razor bumps.
Following for the answer
As a man, my best decision was to invest in a good electric razor. That solved my ingrown problems for good. I still get a close shave, but without the irritation and ingrowns.
Which electric razor do u use?
Try the Andis Slimline Pro - I am of African descent.
I learned years ago just by trial and error that acne medication works great to prevent Ingrown hairs on my bikini like. Now I just use acne body spray after shaving and I typically don’t have any issues. Also it works for little red bumps on the booty as well 🤷🏻♀️ since we’re being open and honest
What brand acne spray do you use?
What kind? Brand?
You should not be doing that
@@oldmate99 um, yes I should. Dermatologist even recommended using acne wash for body treatments and when you get a wax on your bikini area from a salon they recommend using acne treatments for your bikini area to prevent ingrown hairs. Why do you think they make acne body wash/spray. Acne body treatments decolonize bacteria which prevents acne and body odors, you can use acne treatments under your armpits as well as recommended by dermatologist to decolonize the bacteria that causes odor. Using acne treatments on my body works amazingly and I’ve had nothing but great results
Your past video advice of switching to vanicream antiperspirant and panoxyl wash has been a GAME CHANGER. No more dark, irritated underarms!
Tend Skin is the best, can also be used for sunburn, insect bites and acne. For acne use a Q-tip do not wipe it all over your face. Been using it since it was developed years ago by the 2 Dentist in South Florida.
I agree with you for all those uses. Works for acne gunk and insect gunk too
@DrDrayzday Thank you for recommending Tend Skin, it ELIMINATED all my razor bumps and now i use it every time i shave and 2 to 3 days twice a day after i clean shave
Hi I was recommended recently to try Tend skin for a small area of razor bumps on the chin that have been there for years. I was not sure if it would be effective as there are so many products out there but can I ask which area you had the razor bumps and how soon after starting to use Tend skin they disappeared?
Always the best content for everything skin . Dr. Dray knows her stuff.
She just gets it!
If I took a shot for every "people of African descent" disclaimer on most medical advice. Ah well knowing the potential issues will help prevent them occurring in the first place. Thanks as always for being inclusive with your advice. I ended up with hyperpigmentation when a previous dermatologist advised glycolic acid. I am happy I now have a dermatologist that is knowledgeable about the treatment of black skin.
That's why it's good that there are derm channels that do focus on skin/hair of African descent like dr stephens, brown skin derm, dr heather, dr robinson, dr aguh, etc.
The same thing happened to me, glycolic acid worsened my hyperpigmentation tenfold. It makes me so insecure. What did you do to correct it?
I'm a black man and finally got rid of mine, not by using creams but using a device similar to nono 😊
What device would that be?
@@cherb3145 the one I'm using Cher is called Pearl hair remover and it's like a No-no and just as good but cheaper. Been using it for a couple of weeks now and noticed it helped with getting rid of my shaving bumps.
Good Morning Dr. Dray🌷and to everyone watching😊 Happy Wednesday!
Morning!
Thank You!! Happy Wednesday to You Too!! Have a Fabulous Day!!😊🌷
@@jackiemarsh2470you as well!😊🌸
I can vouch for tendskin. You can instantly see a noticeable difference in size
Thank you so much Dr. Dray. You are the best. I seem to only get irritation when I shave the back of my legs. Would the same stuff work for the back of legs? Thank you.
I took Isotretinoin to treat pseudofolliculitis barbae that I suffered with for years on my legs, chin, and underarms. I never hear anyone talk about using Isotretinoin to treat this; I’m so happy I found a dermatologist that suggested it as a treatment option. After 8 months of taking the medicine I was clear of any active folliculitis and had a hair removal routine that worked! Now I use an electric razor twice a week right after a shower, then use tend skin solution immediately after shaving, then every other day after. This works for now while I save up for laser hair removal. I’m relieved to see a lot of what I’m already doing is what you suggest.
Could you talk about HS? Diet and hygienic care of it to avoid flareups??
I have recurring folliculitis on my legs. I have very fair, delicate, dry skin and hair that is as thick as beard hair on my legs. I did figure out that if my skin is too dry, then the hairs can’t get through the skin.
I am still struggling with this problem and I really appreciate this video! I have been able to cut back on the antibiotics for folliculitis, but this video is super helpful! Thank you Dr. Dray!!!🙂🙂🙂
I’m in the same boat as you. I don’t shave my legs anymore with a razor. I use a men’s beard shaver 😂 Norelco with the 3 heads. It doesn’t get as close as a razor blade does, but you can’t see any hair and who is going to touch you to confirm it’s silky smooth? Lol, anyway, just thought I’d throw that out there in case you are still struggling…
@@RudyValencia1111 yes! I love the norelco one blade, but even that is irritating. I just shave down with the hair and have learned to be okay with not having smooth legs lol. I would rather be prickly than have a bunch of red bumps on my fair skin. Thanks for the tip! It is nice to know I am not the only one!
My teenage self used bikini nair all over my face once and it was a MISERABLE week of healing after that
i just love u so much. thank u for being u and educating everyone watching and listening.
Super helpful stuff once again! I have been in a pickle with the underarm shaving and this info was MUCH needed. We recently moved to Texas from up north and I can see that sleeveless tops are going to be 100% necessary here most of the year. That means shaving the pits…which is really the pits! I get a severe rash anytime I shave that area. Will try the “Nair” type cream first, but laser hair removal sounds like a better solution for the long term.
Can you do a video on at-home laser hair removal devices? My friend uses them and has great results!
can we use rubbing alcohol 70% on face after shaving then a very hydrating moisturizer?
Hi Dr Dray so excited to be here happy Wednesday I live for this ❤️
Greetings David Shabas hope u r well n Happy Wednesday😀👍💜….
@@whitneybrown4067 happy Wednesday Whitney 👍
Morning!
@@DrDrayzdaycan I get a clear picture of those medications
Is it good if I use bepanthen?
I needed this! You're a mind reader, truly! ❤
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent case presentation, self treatment options and when to consult a dermatologist. I also appreciate your not endorsing any particular product. Thank you for your professional advice.
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Greetings Claudia Smith hope u r well n Happy Wednesday😀👍💜….
Happy Wednesday
Happy Wednesday!! Please Enjoy Your Day!😊
Hi Dr. Dray! Do you have any thoughts on a shave soap vs shaving cream/gel?
Dr Dray, you are awesome. Im dealing with this and the dermatology department will only view pictures and not see me in person. I asked if an IPL like Kenzzi would be helpful but I get no response. I can not live with hairy legs. They are out of control.
Kenzi has worked for me. Takes a long time and doesn’t remove all hair but cuts it down a lot. I think it would be worth saving up for laser hair removal but since I can’t afford that now the at home IPL has been awesome.
In Brazil my dermatologist would prescribe me Bactroban to apply after waxing bikini area to avoid the infected bumps and it worked... no longer possible to get over the counter there and not in Germany either.
I shave my armpits forever and never got any problems, but just last week I got one insistent ichy armpit and was looking for how to treat it! Fun fact is it happened just after ditching my baking soda and started a real deo after watching you rolling eyes in your video on natural deos. 😅 I use the same blade forever and have it in my shower, for sure the deo is just a very funny coincidence, and you posting this video even more haha.
You always have such great information, I’ve learned a lot since finding you! 🥰
I get bumps on my legs, especially on the backs where the hair grows in different directions. I have super sensitive skin and very coarse hair and of course I’m SUPER hairy so unfortunately not shaving is not an option for me if I want to wear shorts or skirts without being stared at in public (at least in the US, I know not everyone everywhere has the same beauty standards). 😢
And don’t even get me started on the bikini line. There’s a reason I only wear board short style swimsuit bottoms.
You are phenomenal this is my first video I've seen from you and I've instantly in love with your content. Just straightforward to the point accurate information it's awesome
After many years...finally found a good shaving cream...EOS shave butter ❤❤❤.leaves skin so soft...also men's razors are better than women's and less expensive 😂😂🤷♀️
What are your thoughts about the moisturizer and hair inhibitor?
Best foods for skin health?? Can you post more about diet, miss those vids!
Have you seen the one on collagen production?
Its always the same...avocado, salmon, broccoli etc
@@db-gb5xi I haven’t, will check it out!
Dr Dray I bet there’s a lot of people who would be interested in a video about cream hair removal : veet, Nair, SoftSheen-Carson Magic…😊
Can you please test the new Paula's choice "Healthy Glow Invisible Sunscreen Oil"! I've never seen an SPF made in oil form before I'm excited to see if it's good or not.
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Thank you for all the wonderful advice. What are your thoughts on an alcohol based after shave ?
Do we wash it off after using it
Can u please recommend best way to remove peach fuzz on the face for women..thx
My hair is so thicker and coarse. I don't shave much it irritates my skin so much. I wax my lip. I need to do laser. The razor bumps are awful on my bikini line. So i don't shave it. Itchy scratchy. Im looking forward seeing the waxing video you put up next. Thank you. I enjoy your videos 😍
Screw Laser hair removal. It’s a scam in my opinion. One it is NOT a permanent hair removal system and two it can make hair growth even worse depending on your genes which is a very common negative side effect of laser hair removal. I do what’s called electrolysis and it is the ONLY actual permanent hair removal technique and is much cheaper than laser hair removal. Please look into electrolysis instead of laser treatment. I got a bbl facial laser for rosacea on my face and it caused what is called paradoxical hypertrichosis, as I mentioned laser hair removal can do the same exact thing 😩. I ended up doing the electrolysis because it is permanent and won’t cause more hair growth like lasers do. After only two treatments on my face I’m happy with my results. I never had thick dark hair growth on my face until I got laser done on my face for rosacea, it was horrible and embarrassing because it caused so much dark thick hair on my face
Good Information. Thanks Doctor.
I'm naturally blonde so I've been told I can't do later hair removal. Would Nair work? Can I use it on the bikini area? Thanks for another great video!
Omg Beware of the BILLIE!! Wow 1st time using bumps galore! Veryyyy sharp brand new next to venus razors!!🤪💖
Heavenly Info. Thanks Ma'am.
thanks so much for this! i'm currently dealing with it, and your previous videos on this topic have helped me greatly. this video informs me everything that i need to learn to tackle the situation i am in today. love you lots, Dr. Dray!
Love your channel! Can you do a video regarding all the hair growth serums out in the market today, especially Vegamour? Are they legit or do they cause harm? Thanks so much ❤
She has a recent short on hair loss serums, stop wasting $ on hair loss serums.
I honestly gave up and am saving for laser and electrolysis
the 10 Commandments for Preventing Razor Bumps & Ingrown Hairs
1. THOU SHALT NOT USE DIRTY BLADES!
Avoid shaving with dull, over-used razor blades. And be sure to keep your slightly used tools as clean as possible. Scrub the cutting heads of your tools with soap, hot water, and rubbing alcohol to destroy bacteria. Pro Tip: even brand new blades still need to be cleaned.
2. HONOR THY DELICATE SKIN!
Avoid too many blades! If you are prone to ingrown hairs then you don’t need 3 or more blades. More blades equal more passes causing the hair to fall beneath the skin and become ingrown. Plus, more blading the skin leads to micro cuts through which bacteria is more likely to enter and this leads to razor burn.
3. DO NOT TAKE PREP TIME IN VAIN!
Wash or steam the skin for 2 to 3 minutes with warm water. Then apply the shaving cream leaving it on for at least 2 minutes to really soften the hair.
4. THOU SHALT NOT GO AGAINST THE GRAIN!
Shaving against the grain (upwards) may get you a closer shave but doing so also increases ingrowns. Shave in the direction of hair growth…it’s usually downwards. Confirm this by doing a face/ body inspection to see which way your hair grows.
5. THOU SHALT NOT PRESS!
Avoid pressing too hard on the skin with the blade. If you follow STEP #3, then a gliding, light touch is all you need. The hair stubble should literally fall away with little or no pressure from the blade. Pressing hard is the main cause of shaving irritation! Be gentle so as to prevent the hair from being cut so low that it falls beneath the top layer of skin.
6. THOU SHALT NOT PASS, PASS, PASS!
Avoid too many quick passes with the blade. One pass per hairy area - going 1-2 inches downward at a time - will prevent ingrown hairs. Always shave like you might cause damage, not like you’re mowing the front lawn.
7. THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT OVER SHAVING!
Avoid shaving too often. This rule is hard to follow, especially if you have to be beardless for your job…but if you are prone to ingrowns, try hair removal with electric clippers (the barber kind of clippers). The results are not super close but no one but you will know the difference. Provided your skin can handle these alternatives try waxing, depilatory, lasering or an epilator.
8. THOU SHALT NOT CLOG!
Avoid using skin/pore clogging creams or lotions since they keep hairs from growing up. After a shave, keep your skin bare; let the tiny army breath, and allow those newly shaved, microscopic hairs to grow out just in time for the next shave. If your objective is smooth, bump-free skin following a shave or wax, then right after hair removal allow the skin to heal first. Promote healing by proper shaving techniques followed by 70% rubbing alcohol which kills any bacteria that may enter those micro cuts created from the shave and prevents the onset of razor burn. Sure your skin will be a little dry at first but this is a temporary tradeoff. Wait 2 hours then moisturize.
9. KEEP THY SMOOTH SKIN FREE!
At least for the first day or two, try to avoid tight fitting clothing around the Adam’s apple (neck) and/or below the waistline region. Newly shaved hair follicles need room to grow up.
10. REMEMBER TO EXFOLIATE!
Whether you shave, sugar, wax or epilate, not enough exfoliation to remove excess layers of skin can lead to ingrown hairs. There are two types: chemical exfoliation (AHA, BHAs) and physical exfoliation (beads, coffee scrubs, gloves, brushes). Physical exfoliators like the WIZKER brush have soft and firm bristles for the face, body, and sensitive skin. When you follow these 10 tips religiously, you’ll prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs permanently!
Do you think you'd ever do videos on beard care? There's a lot of confusion with beard products and properly moisturizing the skin underneath the beard without making your beard greasy. For example, virtually all beard channels will say "beard oil is to moisturize your skin," despite them being pretty much 100% emollient with no occlusive and no humectant.
I'm sure your audience is mostly women, but I'm sure many of them have boyfriends/husbands with beards, fathers, brothers, etc., and it could help with gifts.
Any idea why waxing still causes shave bumps? I get them in my bikini area and inner and back of my thigh. I always exfoliate a day or two before hand, and then I start exfoliating again with a chemical exfoliant probably four days after I get it done.
Use an aha/ bha acne serum and use right after shaving. Also before getting out of shower and right after shaving, use a salicylic acid or benzoyl perioxde wash and leave on for at least 3 minutes.
I would stop exfoliation at least 5 days before the wax.
@@anikajoy5739 Hmmm. I was told to exfoliate around two days before.
have a great Wednesday guys xo
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I’m not sure if you are still in Texas, but HEB has an entire collection released on sunscreens. They also have aftersun items as well have you checked them out?
What are your thoughts on shave creams/butters? Which ones would you recommend? I’ve heard that using pure shea butter is the best way, but I don’t remember where I heard that.
It is a matter of personal preference. The important thing is to have a lubricating barrier
Vaniqa has been discontinued 😢. I'm past menopause and I'm left with course blond hairs that become ingrown. This leads to cysts on my chin. Vaniqa works but has been discontinued (My pharmacy and dermatologist said the manufacturer can't get the active ingredient). With blond hair what to do??
Thank you.
Tend skin is the best.
This is the video that I needed. Thank you Dr Dray ❤
Wonderful Information Dr. Dray!! I Haven't had this Problem, but I Sure can See how it Can be a Problem for Sure!! Happy Wednesday, Please have a Beautiful Day!! Love and Blessings!!🙏💕🌹💕🙏
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Thank you! You too!
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Any recommendations for what soap to use if you have dermatitis on your scal?
I have learned so much from your channel.Thank you so much! My question is my legs are a mess after I shave. I have tried everything that I know of. What is the difference between razor bumps and Keratosis pilaris? I am so confused! 🙃
Happy Wednesday!
You too!!
Thank you so much for these tips, Dr. Dray. I wonder if you could do a review of the bleame crystal sometime? I just got one and while my hair grows back super fast, i don't suffer from itch and ingrown hairs - at least not yet
Dr. Dray can you talk about the medicube age R booster H if it is worth the money?
@DrDrayzday - I am very concerned about using mineral sunscreen around my eyes. I read a study online that said Zinc oxide can cause retinopathy... i wanted to use Zinc since it doesn't burn, but I don't want to lose my vision from sunscreen.
@drdray I get irritation and itchiness. Unfortunately my hair starts grows the very next day and even when I shave it looks like strawberry skin. I am also allergic to metal so it may be giving me rashes and itchiness from that. What would be the best method to remove hair? I can’t afford lasik removal. Shaving is a discomfort for me 🙁
Hi Dr Dray, I always thought it was a myth that you could train your hair follicle to grow a different direction, is this possible for head hair in the case of a cowlick?
Lol if I shaved in the direction of my hair growth no hairs would be shaved. I’m hairy and I’ve always had to shave in the opposite direction of hair growth or I’m hairy by night time. My hair grows fast as well and I need to get super close to my skin with the razor. My Scottish/Irish/British hair kinda sucks 😂 Luckily I’ve never had skin irritations for shaving so that’s a plus ❤
Nair is a bad experience. What about waxing at home ??
Hi dr, can you review the new avene cicalfate + version?
I have two bumps that have never gone away - one on my chin and one on my leg - I showed the one on my leg to my dermatologist and he said he couldn't do anything about it and if he tried to remove it the scar would look worse....
Happy Wednesday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩
Aaslam u Aalikum peace be upon you Andrea sister hope you and your family are doing well.Happy
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. It's fine to use at night a tyrosinase Inhibitors serum that has Octinoxate and Titanium Dioxide the product works amazing for dark spots
Yes, if tolerated
Cute dress. Great video!
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Thank you for the information!
Being shaving my armpits pretty much every day since I was 16 years old, now I'm 31, never had any ingrown hair or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Hey Dr. Dray, I get mild ingrown hair under the chin and in other areas but it's not that bad. However, when I try to shave my legs, no matter how much prep I do (and I've done a lot) I always get terrible rashes and a lot of ingrowns. What are your thoughts on waxing?
Dr Dray I have had multiple laser hair removal sessions but they just don’t seem to work for me. I’m very light and my hair is dark but these sessions have still not reduced the amount of hair I have on my face. Do I have to try out other places with maybe stronger machines?
I was looking for this ! Thank you so much🙏🏼
Good info
Dr Dray, excuse me to deviate from the subject to make a wish? Could you make a video about the double cleansing, products and bad/good ingredients? I'm concerned with comedogenic scales I find in the oil cleansers, like Ethylhexyl Palmitate in Hada Lado one. Thank you!
Great video and I love that necklace!
😃👍 super helpful content, thank you. Consistent knowledge, kindness and positivity radiates from you, everyday, it’s remarkable.
Good morning Miss Andrea seeing today's video reminded me my army days had a lot of problem with face hair but fortunately it resolved without scarring 😊❤. Why ? Because like Doctor Andrea suggested i saved according to the direction of the hair so the problem cut it self there 😅. It waa really enjoying ❤.
Dr Dray! Sorry for the personal question but i miss your mom 🥺: when is she going back on vlogs? 🥺
I don't think ever. She never mentions her or acknowledged comments about her mom. I hope she is alright.
perhaps she moved to another city
@@SueRosalie She had cancer, so maybe things didn't go well which would be awful. Otherwise I think Dr dray would just say her mom moved to a different city, rather than ignore all the comments.
How dare a work emergency keep me from my Dr. Dray? Oh...right... they pay me...
So I like cetaphil, I have the daily facial cleanser, the salicylic gentle clear face wash, and a few days ago I i bought the gentle clear daily scrub… I’ve never had a problem with any other products they have, but when I use the scrub, it burns. But it’s only on my cheeks and not my neck which is my most troubled area. Do you think Im just having a a reaction to the ingredients in scrub, or is it normal and mean it’s doing what it should? Should I stop using it? This is just literally the only time my skin has ever had a burning sensation after anything I’ve put on my face
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I need this thank you 🙏🏻
You’re welcome 😊
can u use these products if u wax
Do you still get dumbs?
Thank you so much
bring back the kirby plushie dr dray! happy thursday
Happy Thursday
I have ben doing this for a while now because i shave my bikini area and armpit too and hate ingrown hair and razor bump
They are not fun to cope with