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The older I get, the more of a task shaving mybody hairhas become.
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“[Use a] gentle cleanser and exfoliate.
“Before trimming, ensure the hair is dry.”
Later in my bathtub, I took the trimmer to my armpits, then legs, then pubic region.
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The latter, I hadn’t touched in at least a week and a half.
If you have lighter-color body hair, you might not even be able to see it.
“They are manufactured to trim hair, not to remove it from the root.
That is inherently more gentle and less sharp,” Dr. Gohara says.
“If you are into being bare down there, then a razor is for you.
And, she adds, the comb extensions that come with beard trimmers also offer more room for customization.
Choose your own adventure.”
After having used both methods pretty consistently now, I’m opting for a combination of the two.
My bikini line has always agreed best with occasional waxing, so I’ll stick to that too.
I’ll also be picking it up for any and all last-minute body-hair removal emergencies.
“And a little organic disinfectant spray will seal the deal.”
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