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Here’s a product that you really can’t live without. Skintimate Moisturizing shaving cream for dry skin the best shave gel on the market. What we want out of a shaving cream is something infused with as much moisture as possible so that we can slide our razor and get rid of stubborn, unwanted hair in one easy step. A lot of other shave creams get the job done, but leave your skin scratchy and completely dry. By using this moisturizing shaving cream made especially for dry skin, it’s kind of like shaving with lotion–minus the mess.

So, when you apply your usual moisturizer after you get out of the shower, you’re basically adding a second application of lotion–doubling the moisture on your legs.

What’s more, it is also infused with olive butter and soy. Both of these ingredients are particularly soothing and contain skin-preserving ingredients. This is really important. If your shaving cream does not contain these ingredients, you’re doing more harm than good to your legs. Other shaving creams can dehydrate your legs and cause unsightly ashy-ness. This is the first step towards healthy, hydrated legs.

Skintimate also carries a formula made especially for sensitive skin. If you find that you easily react to new products, go for  the Skintimate extra gentle shaving cream.

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Some of you might think I’m crazy for recommending this, but I swear by it now.  Shaving my legs with hair conditioner has changed my life!  As someone with super sensitive skin, it was impossible to shave without getting out of the shower with little red shaving cuts all over both of my legs.  But now!  The difference is amazing!

I used shaving cream for many years, and then made the switch to an eco-friendly shaving cream.  The eco-friendly one, made by Kiss My Face, smelled great but was actually worse on my skin that traditional shaving creams I had used in the past.  I was complaining about my shaving cuts one day when my girlfriend suggested using hair conditioner, I had heard of this trick before but never tried it.  I happened to have an old bottle of Charles Worthington London Moisturizing Conditioner in my shower.  A light formula, it was perfect for shaving and I’ve used it since, with no more cuts to complain of.

How is this eco-friendly?  Well, you aren’t having to buy so many different products, first of all.  You can buy one conditioner and make it last for use on your hair and legs.  This is economical.  Fewer bottles means less waste of course.  Not convinced?  Okay, if you really want to get crazy, go buy a bottle of eco-friendly, natural conditioner and use that for conditioning and shaving.  Whatever you end up using, your legs will be smooth, and I think the shave lasts longer. I  couldn’t find the exact Charles Worthington Conditioner that I’ve been using, I know it’s from Walgreens but it wasn’t on their website.  I did dig up a couple of different ones that can be used just the same…you’ll have to report results now!

Organix Hydrating Tea Tree Mint Conditioner: $6.99

Yes To Carrots Pampering Hair Mud Conditioner, Paraben Free: $7.99

Vitamin Conditioner, Blueberry Avocado: $6.99

These are just a few moderately priced eco-friendly conditioners for normal to dry hair.  You can, of course, go cheaper or more expensive based on what you like to treat your hair with.  $1.99 Suave would probably work great on your legs, but I also know this doesn’t quite do it for every woman’s hair.  As far as razors go, I don’t spend a lot of money on the fancy ones anymore.  Perhaps this is why my legs suffered?  Who knows…but they are happy now!