What To Know About Shaving With Sunburn

If you've ever spent a summer at the beach, you've probably found yourself caught between two beach mainstays: sunburns and shaving. It's a painful predicament to be in, but should you shave if you have a sunburn?

Well, the truth is, you probably shouldn't. Shaving irritates the skin, and you really want to give your burns a fighting chance to heal. If you're a fan of hairless legs, it can be tough to face the facts — after all, shaving feels like a beachside staple — but it's still best to set down your razor for a few days, as Women's Health suggests.

What can you do in the meantime, though? Well, first things first, you're going to want to focus on healing your sunburn. Depending on the severity and your personal preferences, there are a lot of remedies you can get started on right away — everything from an Ibuprofen or two, to a healthy dose of your trusty aloe vera gel will go a long way towards soothing your troubled skin. Really, anything to replenish your skin's moisture, cool things down, and reduce inflammation will make a world of difference — so, let's take a look at some useful products to get you started.

Aloe Vera Gel

Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel, $11, Amazon

Aloe vera is an old standby for a reason — it works. For maximum effectiveness, seek out a formula without alcohol (like the one above) to avoid dryness.

Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel

Benton Aloe Propolis Soothing Gel, $18, Amazon

If you're in the market for something a bit fancier, this South Korean gel formula is quite popular. The added propolis makes the product even more moisturizing, and it also helps speed up healing — it's pretty much perfect for sunburns on your face.

Jojoba Oil

Desert Essence Pure Jojoba Oil, $9, Amazon

Jojoba oil makes for another great natural remedy according to Livestrong — nothing's more soothing, and its antioxidants help protect your skin from further damage.

Argan Body Butter

Pre De Provence Ultra-Hydrating Moroccan Argan Oil Body Butter, $18, Amazon

Along the lines of jojoba oil, a nice rich body butter will also work wonders on a stubborn sunburn.

Witch Hazel With Aloe

Thayers Original Witch Hazel Aloe Vera Formula, $9, Amazon

As it would turn out, witch hazel is great mode for naturally reducing inflammation, WebMD reports, and this formula comes with soothing aloe.

After Sun Cooling Gel

Korres After-Sun Cooling Gel, $26, Sephora

Can you think of anything more decadent than Greek yogurt for your sunburn?

And, if you really, really must, make sure and use a very rich shaving cream before applying a razor to your irritated skin.

Shave Butter Cream

Shea Moisture Coconut and Hibiscus Shave Butter Creme, $9, Amazon

Make sure and go for a moisturizing formula — your poor, beleaguered legs will thank you for it.

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