Hair removal is one of the most unglamorous parts of any routine, but it's the one thing that can cause the most issues if we don't pay attention. Although I dabble in depilatory creams, epilating and waxing, inevitably I always end up reaching for the razor when I've neglected my limbs and need to rock a skirt. I'm awful at remembering to change my razor (I dread to think how long they stay in my shower before I finally give in and swap them in for a new one,) and it seems that I'm not alone. Research conducted by new razor delivery service Friction Free Shaving found that 94% of women fail to change their razor blades on a weekly basis, despite the advice of skin experts who advocate ?changing the razor blade each time you shave?. Apparently women change their razor blades 60% less frequently than men, with 82% citing cost as the key barrier - unsurprising seeing that the average price of a branded four pack of razor refills is £10.99. But why is it so important to keep your tools top notch and how can this new service help"
Well you wouldn't use a knackered toothbrush and expect it to do the job properly... Using fresh, clean and sharp razors isn't just important in the prevention of cuts and stubbly legs, but it's vitally important to ensure the health of our skin too. Bacteria on old and blunt razor blades has been linked to skin irritation such as folliculitis and inflammation of the hair follicle, while ingrown hairs are increasingly common. Shocking...