The 5 Simple Insider Tips You Get Smooth Skin Without Pain

We asked around and discovered five insider tips from our own ranks that will guarantee smooth skin without any pain this summer. Roll up your trousers and get in the shower… The editors rely on these tricks. 

Fashion and beauty editor Julika relies on pre-peelings

No peeling, no me! I love the pre-step not only for even smoother legs, but also for a much more relaxed hair removal. So the day before I shave my “everything” or reach for the epilator, it’s all about peeling, peeling, peeling. This removes the smallest skin cells and the hairs can be gripped and removed much more easily by the tool. Goodbye, ingrown hairs, which have made hair removal unnecessarily painful for me or caused skin irritation. My tip: peel everything nice and smooth the day before. This way, your skin won’t be irritated or damaged. 

For editor Ilka, the IPL device was a game changer

Every summer it’s the same drama: you shave your legs in the morning and in the evening your skin is like sandpaper again. Because I have very strong hair growth, I’ve tried almost everything. At first I was a big fan of epilation, but then I switched to an IPL device for home use and that really changed everything. It’s easy to use, the light pulses aren’t painful and I could see the first results after just three weeks. During the IPL treatment, the melanin in the hair follicles is heated with the help of light pulses, damaging the hair roots and causing the hair to fall out. To achieve permanent results, you have to repeat the application several times to ensure that all the hair follicles are reached. Now it’s enough for me to repeat the process every six months. No comparison to before!

For Jessi, Deputy Head of Beauty + Fashion, Aloe Vera is a lifesaver

My sensitive skin is easily irritated – a shave or even just a few plucked hairs is enough to leave my skin red and irritated. It’s pretty exhausting! But since I discovered aloe vera, the redness has been soothed quickly. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and regenerative properties, aloe vera supports the skin’s healing process. My tip: When buying an aloe vera gel, make sure that the ingredients are only natural and that the product is organic, and that the plant comes from a controlled cultivation. Why? If the aloe vera plant grows naturally (and slowly), it can accumulate all of its valuable active ingredients over the years. Accelerated growth through synthetic fertilizers encourages the plant to quickly absorb large amounts of water. This means that the harvest yield in kilos is higher, but the ratio of active ingredients to total weight deteriorates rapidly.

Editor Linda believes that anyone can implement this simple tip

Have you ever experienced razor burn? That’s right, it can be really nasty! It can even be so unpleasant that even though the skin is free of hairs, it is red, burning and itchy like hell. The result is far from the smooth look you were hoping for. To prevent this unsightly phenomenon, it is advisable to use a simple trick. Simply take a cold shower! That’s right, because if you then run cold water over your skin, the pores close and the skin is soothed. Now just don’t forget your skin care and et voilá, show us your legs and keep the water flowing!

Editor Rike recommends changing razor blades regularly

A good shave starts with the razor blade! And to ensure that it does its job well, it should be as sharp as possible. If I feel like the razor is running slowly over my legs while shaving, I know it’s time to change the blade and replace it with a new one. This way I can be sure that I’m not putting unnecessary strain on my skin or even injuring it. On average, I can get by with one blade for up to ten shaves. However, if you have thicker hair, it’s recommended that you replace the blade after five to seven uses.