Now that warmer weather is finally upon us, it’s time for, you guessed it, shorts! (And skirts!) But if you’re like many of us and haven’t shaved your legs since the dead of winter, you might find yourself with dreaded razor bumps as you get back into the swing of shaving regularly.

Here what you can do to prevent razor burn and make it go away, stat! So you can let those pretty legs free.

Shave smart.

Dermatologists say that prevention is key for staving off razor burn.

Always change your blade every five or so shaves, never shave dry skin, and be sure to apply a shave gel to allow the razor to move more smoothly.

If you do experience razor burn, stop shaving and wait until the bumps and tenderness go away before picking up that razor again.

Apply a cold compress.

To stop feeling the burn,

We suggest

Putting a damp washcloth in the refrigerator until it is really cold, then applying it to the burned area.

You can also try chilled, wet tea bags, which work great because of the anti-inflammatory properties in the tea tannins.

Soothe your skin.

A good cure for razor burn is a diaper rash cream.

It’s cooling and healing and if it’s safe enough for a baby it’s safe enough for you.

Keep in mind that a little goes a long way so it’s a fabulously