Wet the area with warm water for a few minutes
Use a mild soap, conditioner, or body wash as a substitute
Apply a thin, even layer of the substitute
Use a clean, sharp razor
Shave with light, short strokes
Rinse the blade often
Shave in the direction of hair growth first
Avoid dry shaving
Reapply water or substitute if the skin starts to feel dry
Rinse the skin after shaving
Apply a gentle moisturizer after shaving