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Get you own Free HomepageNow, Now, do not shy away. Good TG's do look after their skin. For todays modern man there is a wide range of skin care products available - who knows maybe they had the Transgender community in mind - although good quality women products can be used. It is important to look after your skin, although I am not suggesting a daily routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing (as with real girls), you would feel the benefit if you did, the more regularly you wear make-up the more I would advise you to follow a regimented routine. I would also advise a good face-pack/mask occasionally too, removing make-up thoroughly before going to bed is a must (unlike Michelle) it saves on pillowcases :)) There are good make-up remover pads on the market.
The only tips I know on how to shave are: firstly, always use a new "good brand" razor (Michelle's choice is Sensor Excel). Secondly, using a shaving oil or good quality shaving gel, leaving it on the skin a moment or two before shaving, then shave with the grain and then repeat, shaving against the grain. Finally, always finish with a moisturizing balm and if necessary a razor burn cream to eliminate itching or burning. For those who are a little more serious about it and do not mind the pain! or cost incurred you can always try electrolysis which is widely available in beauty clinics and salons, I believe this can be available to TS's on the NHS. Addressing the problem of shadow can be found on the make-up page
Where do we begin here ? There are numerous options available including the electrolysis as previously mentioned. The following methods are adopted by women all over the world for hair removal and are suitable for most TG's also.
Waxing- from personal experience, I can only say I found this extremely painful but the effects can last up to four weeks. So if you do not mind the pain there are home self waxing products available which come with full instructions. One little piece of advice the hair needs to be almost an inch long. This procedure is also available from beauty clinics.
Hair removal creams- i.e. Immac. This may work for some although it does need to be applied more liberally than the instructions suggest, with sensitive skin I advise you do a test area first.
Probably the most common and quickest way is shaving (instructions as for facial hair). If you are not used to shaving legs, arms, chest etc. you may experience a rash to begin with. There are good products out there that will help alleviate this, the product that springs to mind is "Boots sensitive skin system" for men - great for RG's too:) The use of a new razor is of paramount importance..... one thing to remember is that hair can totally ruin the feel on your clothes and with tights it is a no-no and I hate Michelle with hairy legs they cause more arguments in our house than any other subject!
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