aloe vera: juice of the aloe vera plant, known to soothe burns and irritations, and aid healing.

exfoliating lotion or scrub: preparation that removes dead, dull, surface layer skin cells. Exfoliation softens and smoothes, keeping pores clear and ingrown hairs at bay.

ingrown hair: hair that changes direction, growing back under the skin instead of breaking through it. May form pimples at the surface and become infected.

loofah: a dried plant that can be used as a sponge. Loofahs are abrasive, often used to exfoliate body skin.

razor burn: describes any post-shave irritation. Common causes include placing too much pressure on the blade, dull blades, harsh soaps, and alcohol-containing products, to name a few.

rotating coil hair removal system: a hand-held electrical device with a vibrating metal coil that circulates over the skin. It catches hold of leg hairs and removes them from the root. Before long, your legs will stay smooth for weeks; regrowth is thin and sparse. However it's too painful for some, and also may produce ingrown hairs.

styptic pencil: a shaver's best friend. Stops minor cuts like magic. Just moisten and apply.

2torial #0655: Learn2 Shave Your Legs (Continued) Prepare your skin Chronic razor burn? Or only at certain times of the year? Temperature, humidity, even diet and stress can seem to alter skin's thickness and resilience. Find what works for you and modify to suit the seasons. Wet shave: Wet your legs and the wash cloth with very warm water. Very hot water is drying to skin and damaging to pores. Soap the cloth, but not enough to make it slippery. With firm yet gentle pressure, soap up the skin, moving against the direction the hair grows: coax the hairs up off the surface of the skin. Rinse very well and leave wet. Apply the shaving potion of your choice. Dry shave: For a traditional electric razor, Proceed as above. Then dry well, against the growth pattern. Splash on toner. For a rotating coil system, Starting with clean skin, use an exfoliating lotion or scrub according to manufacurer's instructions. If you've used this kind of system before without pore problems, a loofah or bath brush may suffice. Dry and tone as above. Dust with cornstarch or powder; the skin must be absolutely dry before using any electric system. Step 2