When it comes down to the bikini area, most women say that shaving is the best way to get rid of unwanted hair along the bikini line. Most of us have already tried shaving and end up with a nasty outbreak of little bumps and a red rash – actually these are the signs of a classic bikini-line infection, because the skin in the area contains a lot of bacterias that your razor can pick up and drag into the hair follicles and afterward these infected follicles erupt into little bumps.

Here are some tips for preventing little bumps and ingrown hair:

• before you shave your bikini-line area use an antibacterial soap – that will reduce the amount of bacteria on your skin.
• when you have finished shaving rinse off the foam or the gel and then use a washcloth
• after that “everyday” procedure you should apply an alcohol-free cream or lotion on the area
• scrub your bikini line area before you shave to reduce the amount of bacteria
• always wet the bikini area before removing the unwanted hair
• to prevent ingrown hairs apply an antiseptic toner
• never use a dry electric razor to remove the unwanted hair
• always use shaving gel, shaving cream or shaving foam

• never shave the same area over and over again as it irritates follicles and cause them to swell
• gently exfoliate the bikini line area before shaving to remove the dead skin cells
• use products containing chamomile, aloe and honey – they calm the skin
• never use soap to lather up because it will dry out your skin instead use shaving gel or shaving foam
• apply witch hazel to the area you have shaved – it cleans out the blocked follicles
• apply baby powder on the pubic area after shaving or waxing – the baby powder helps prevent the skin from getting irritated
• never shave the pubic area after exposure to sun – it can cause bumps and can seriously irritate the area
• always shave in one direction
• going over the same area over and over again and again usually irritates follicles and cause them to swell

To learn more see also the articles:

Bikini Waxing Styles

Is shaving a good way to remove unwanted hair and how to shave correctly

Is laser hair removal a good way to remove unwanted hair and how it works

How to do a bikini wax at home

Try:

Bikini Zone Medicated Crème For Bikini Area (7$) – provide relief from bumps, irritation and pain that usually occur after shaving or waxing the bikini line area.
Nair Hair Removal Bikini Crème, Vanilla Smoothie (5$) – appropriate for legs, face, arms and bikini line. Easy to use and works in just minutes to groom your bikini line. Smell of real vanilla.
Bikini Zone Anti-Irritation Shave Gel, Sensitive Skin (4.90$) – fights itching, razor burns and prevents irritation while shaving.
Bikini Zone Ultra-Smooth Bikini CrГЁme Hair Removal (5.50$) – the effective creme formula works in just 4 minutes to remove all bikini hair. Contains Aloe and chamomile to soothe and prevent razor bumps.
Bliss Ingrown Hair Eliminating Peeling Pads (36$) – use daily – the pad alleviate lumps and bumps. Contains 50 pads.
GiGi Anesthetic Numbing Spray (10.50$) – a topical anesthetic that penetrates the surface of the skin numbing the area to be epilated within minutes.
GiGi Brazilian Bikini Wax Microwave Kit (15$) – removes coarse and stubborn hair from the bikini area, fast, efficient and gentle.Contains lotion, pre-epilation oil, wax off, slow glow, 10 applicators.