3 Ways to Achieve The Smoothest Skin of Your Life

When it comes to having the smoothest skin of your life, we’d like to think we’ve got a pretty good understanding of how to achieve this bold claim. Not to generalise, but we believe we’ve managed to figure out three smart, no-nonsense methods when it comes to waxing, shaving or dermaplaning to create stunningly smooth skin.

Step 1. Exfoliation
Step 2. Check your blades / Check your hair length.
Step 3. Hydrate your skin

How to get smooth skin when shaving?

Step 1. Exfoliation

Prep it or forget It! Whether you’re into waxing, shaving or dermaplaning, exfoliation is a rule so important we stand by it day in, day out. See this as smooth skin’s soul mate. Begin your exfoliation ritual a couple of days prior to hair removal, continuing it on a weekly basis. Try our Essential Exfoliant, which effectively loosens dead skin cells, enhancing the texture of dry, rough areas and preparing the skin. When it comes to dermaplaning your face, as the skin is super delicate, opt for a gentle exfoliator that contains AHAs and BHAs. This combination is ideal for reducing clogged pores and preventing breakouts. Avoid using overly abrasive products here, as they can stimulate irritation.

Step 2. Check your blades and your hair length

For shaving + dermaplaning - switch out your blades:

When your blades are dull, they won't give you that smooth, dolphin skin effect. Instead, you’ll notice the blade starts to feel like it's dragging instead of gliding, and annoyingly that’ll make you want to shave more often as you won’t achieve a super close shave. And let's be honest, that's not what you want, right?

So to keep this from happening we recommend keeping a stash of blade refills within reach, ideally switching out every 5-7 uses. We have also created a squishy, washable travel case to prevent your razor from rusting, which is pretty nifty. If you are dermaplaning, take a new blade every 3rd use.

For waxing - check your hair length:

So this is as important as switching out your blades for shaving. Waxing needs a vibe check too - that comes in the shape of hair length. Ideally, your hair should be no shorter than 2mm (roughly the thickness of a penny). This will allow the soft gel strip to get an active grip, hugging the hair and giving an efficient, smooth pull in one go. If you have recently shaved, waxing won’t be as effective as the wax is likely to miss patches. Wax strips hate stubble is what we are trying to say.

Step 3. Hydrate your skin

It’s all in the aftercare! After you’ve finished removing as much or as little hair as you like, always finish with a nourishing moisturiser, such as our Everyday Body Lotion to provide deep hydration and soothing benefits. Consider using a conditioning oil infused with hero ingredients like Squalene or Aloe Vera, which work together to create a velvety finish and brighten your glow. Additionally, opt for lotions that hold replenishing lipids, fortifying ceramides, moisturising glycerin, and hydrating hyaluronic acid to elevate the skin's protective barrier and maintain a smooth sensation on your skin.

Estrid’s Super Speedy Guide Hair Removal: 3 Ways

Shaving:

1. Exfoliate your skin before shaving to remove dead cells, unclog pores and lift hairs.
2. Use a sharp razor blade to minimise irritation and ensure a clean close shave.
3. Apply shaving cream or gel, try our Ultimate Shave Gel, to create a smooth glide and guide It also works hard to protect your skin.
4. Shave in the direction of hair growth to reduce the risk of ingrown hairs.
5. Rinse your razor frequently and replace blades regularly for optimal results.
6. After shaving, moisturise your skin to soothe and hydrate - try our Everyday Body Lotion.

Waxing:

1. Ensure your hair is at least 2mm long before waxing for an effective grip.
2. Cleanse your skin to remove oils and dirt before applying the wax strip.
3. Apply wax in the direction of hair growth before removing it quickly. (Keep your skin taut.)
4. Pull the wax strip off in the opposite direction of hair growth for smoother results.
5. Apply a soothing wipe, then lotion or oil after waxing to calm the skin and reduce redness.

Dermaplaning:

1. Start with clean, dry skin to prevent irritation.
2. Hold the super sharp single-blade dermaplaning tool at a 45-degree angle against your skin.
3. Gently glide the tool across your face, using short strokes in the direction of hair growth starting from the top near your forehead. (If you prefer, you can add some glide to this step, like a lotion or facial oil.)
4. Avoid going over the same area multiple times to prevent skin damage.
5. After dermaplaning, cleanse your skin and apply a moisturiser, try our Everyday Body Lotion to hydrate and protect.