Don’t try to use your fingernails. The lid is secured very tightly and it’ll probably hurt to try and pry it off by hand!

The Magic Shaving Powder can lid is designed like a paint can lid to make an airtight seal.

If the lid was particularly stuck, it might go flying once you finally pop it off.

Keep the can tightly capped when you’re not using it.

Aim for a consistency that’s easy to spread over your skin, but not so soupy that it will drip off. 2 tsp (9. 58 g) of powder is recommended for facial hair. For other areas like legs, keep adding equal amounts of powder and water until you have enough mixture to cover the desired area.

You do not need to wash or exfoliate your face or skin beforehand. This might lead to extra dryness. [8] X Research source The powder is designed for your face, but can be used on legs or underarms too. Never apply Magic Shaving Powder to your genitals. [9] X Research source If you’re treating your scalp, use the Magic Shave Cream for Bald Head Maintenance. Its formula is gentle on the thin, sensitive skin on your scalp.

Wipe gently to avoid irritating your skin. A little redness or dryness is normal after use, but severe irritation means your skin is too sensitive for the product.

Magic Shaving Powder Regular Strength for everyday hair removal (also available as a cream) Magic Shaving Powder Extra Strength for very thick or coarse hair (also available as a cream) Magic Fragrant Shaving Powder that’s lightly scented and smells similar to baby powder Magic Skin Conditioning Shaving Powder Platinum with aloe and Vitamin E for sensitive skin Magic Cream Shave for Bald Head Maintenance formulated for the thin, sensitive skin on your scalp

If there’s no significant redness, dryness, or irritation, then the product is safe to use in larger amounts.

Applying too frequently can lead to more pronounced redness, drying, or irritation.

Avoid using the powder after you’ve been sweating a lot or after prolonged sun exposure, since these conditions can amplify the drying effects of the cream.