So Itchy You Bleed

Couture21

I'm really sorry if this has been posted 4 or 5 times already. I've never had my legs itch so much in my life and it's only when I shave my calves. Everything else I shave doesn't itch and I realize it's winter so skin is drying out but this is ridiculous!

Does anyone have a lotion then can reccomend for right out of the shower freshly shaven legs? Thanks!

 

rohansmom

What ever you use, put it on right out of the shower.

bobbidall

My skin has been pretty dry as well, i use skintimate mosturizing shave gel and that seems to help a lot.  B & B works has some yummy holiday scented lotion for afterwards. 

acaudill75

I use Olay Quench. And I never shave without shave gel.

https://www.olay.com/boutique/olaybodylotion/products/bl1000

adcffaa

I get the same thing and use Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula For Dry, Itchy Skin... The only problem with it is it tends to be greasy if I put too much on. (might have something to do with the fact that the first ingredient on the bottle is Canola Oil, lol)

americanada

i have scabs all up and down my legs, like a cat scratched me.  i can't help it, it's so itchy!  i feel your pain, girl.  i'm not diligent with lotion, either.  i really should be.

Lyssapee

Aveeno Baby.... Apply it when your skin is still wet and let it air dry.

you may want to change your razor too, or maybe consider waxing.

coshea1

try Eucerin calming creme or the calming itch-relief treatment.

https://www.eucerinus.com/products/hb_calming.html

 

 

 

StephLD924

I know it sounds strange, but I used hair conditioner instead of shaving lotion for awhile and it helped a lot when I was having skin problems.  Your razor just glides over your skin and doesn't scrape.  That and I use Cetaphil (in the tub with the blue top) afterwards.  It's really thick, but doesn't have any dyes or perfumes that might be irritating.

ivybug

Nivea, Neutragena, Coco Butter, Burts Bees are all good lotions, but my fav is thick without being greasy and doesn't leave a residue - it's Gold Bond lotion (not the gold bond powder company, it's a different Gold Bond company).  It's amazing stuff and out here in the midwest, things get so dry in the winter, we are constatly using this stuff and loving it!

StephLD924

StephLD924:

I know it sounds strange, but I used hair conditioner instead of shaving lotion for awhile and it helped a lot when I was having skin problems.  Your razor just glides over your skin and doesn't scrape.  That and I use Cetaphil (in the tub with the blue top) afterwards.  It's really thick, but doesn't have any dyes or perfumes that might be irritating.

By tub I mean it comes in a tub like container, not actually when I am in the tub

CMMC23

Try an in shower moisturizer! Also, I love Gold Bond Ultimate Healing w/ Aloe. I get the smaller tube of the cream versus the regular lotion. Works great.

starryeyeddreamer

I shave with baby oil & it has helped a lot with my dry skin since it is a moisturizer itself. 

Couture21

Thanks ladies I will try a few of them and do a trial and error. I have switched razors and shave gels a few times so I need to try different lotions.

sturgeje

StephLD924:

I know it sounds strange, but I used hair conditioner instead of shaving lotion for awhile and it helped a lot when I was having skin problems.

i do this too, then use vaseline intensive care cocoa butter lotion right out of the shower (after drying off, of course).   

danto

Mine gets incredibly when I occasionally have an allergic reaction to pollen or dander (I always thought it was dry legs, took me years to figure it out).  Popping a Benedryl at the first itch helps tremendously.

Ashlew22

i Just bought this shower lotion that you put on and then rinse off right before you get out.. It was amazing and I was not itchy at all except in the places where I couldn't reach to put the lotion.. I think it was Olay Quench, In shower lotion?

MFalor

I've never had much luck with lotion.  I'm itchy either way.  And I've tried A LOT of different types.  The thing that helps me the most is using a sea salt scrub in the shower instead of soap.  That, and I don't shave during the winter anymore (at least not with a razor - I'll go over with an electric shaver every once in a while)

MrsSweetcheeks

I take several showers a day for my job and I've tried every lotion imaginable (well, the ones from the supermarket - I don't make that much money!) and I LOVE Neutrogena Emulsion Therapy (it's in a short white bottle). It's amazing! Good luck...

Lucky Polka Dot

the top of one of my feet itches non-stop! drives me crazy!