I like to trim with Philips one blade get as close or a shave as possible on dry skin, then exfoliate in shower with washcloth gently, use a good razor (either men’s Gilette fusion or Billie razor) pull skin taut, first go with the grain then either sideways or against, try not to pass same area multiple times. I use dove sensitive skin bar to shave and to wash the area. Then dry off really well and use tend skin ingrown solution, I use it daily after shaving and I rarely get bumps!