There’s one thing in the summer us moms have to do before we grace a pool deck or beach…

SHAVE!

I have to be honest, it’s something that I dread doing.  My husband will cringe when he sees that I’m about to admit this on my blog, but throughout the winter, I maybe shave twice a month.  Oh, yes.  Twice. A. Month.

For me, it comes down to my skin being ultra-sensitive.  If I shave too much, I get bumps on my legs.  But.. if I don’t shave at all, essentially I’m not wearing anything but pants.  So, yes… I need to find something that’s going to help me out.

Pure Silk sent me some of their new shaving creams to try out… I jumped at the chance because I was curious to see if they would work well on my legs. I usually use soap, not a shaving cream, so this was a big difference for me.

Pure Silk Moisturizing Shave Cream for Sensitive Skin formula in Peaches & Cream and Pure Silk Moisturizing Shave Cream in Cherry Blossom were the 2 samples sent my way.

Off the bat, the scents of the creams was AMAZING!

I used on my right leg – Peaches & Cream and on my left leg – Cherry Blossom.  I would have taken photos, but – after all, I was in the shower!

The Peaches & Cream contains soothing botanicals and is specifically formulated for sensitive skin (score for me).  It’s infused with aloe, papaya, thyme and willow bark that naturally soothes and moisturizes while protecting skin from nicks and cuts (another score for me).

The Cherry Blossom provides sweet floral blossoms and a subtle hint of fruit to sooth the sense.  It’s enriched with aloe to moisturize skin.

Here are 4 things I loved about the creams:

1. I have to admit, it made it much easier for me to shave with shaving cream rather than soap.  There was much more of a lather and that was VERY helpful.

2. My legs were left smooth, even after the cream was shaved off.

3. The smell stays with you, and I loved that about it!  Even having 2 different scents on! 🙂

4. Absolutely protected against nicks and cuts, this was something I thoroughly was happy about!

I really loved the Shaving Creams from Pure Silk and was glad to get the chance to try them out!

Also want to share TOP 3 shaving tricks to obtain flawless skin all over throughout the summer!

Shaving Tip #1: Beach Bunny Alert!
In the summer, try to limit your shaving routine to the night before a trip to the beach. Heading into salty ocean water or chlorine can leave your skin feeling raw and irritated. For silky smooth skin, use Pure Silk Sensitive Skin – its papaya and aloe-enriched formula will moisturize and calm your sensitive skin.

Shaving Tip #2: Back to Basics.
No need for pricey scrubs and loofah sponges . . . shaving is the best form of mechanical exfoliation. So before you apply your sunless tanner, use Pure Silk Moisturizing Shave Cream in Cherry Blossom for the dual action benefits of moisturizing dry skin while gently helping to remove flaky, dead cells.

Shaving Tip #3: Enjoy Your Summer Share, But Don’t Share Your Razor
Sharing your razor or borrowing a razor from someone who shares your summer house is not a good idea.  Some people carry bacteria like staph on their skin and while they have no symptoms, they can transfer the bacteria to you through something as simple as a razor nick or cut.  So bring your own and keep it stashed away.  In this case sharing is not an act of generosity!