This Is What Happens When You Stop Shaving

You might experience fewer body breakouts

Experts seem to agree that your skin will benefit from not having a razor glide across it regularly. "Generally, when patients stop shaving on areas that are normally shaven...the skin experiences significantly less irritation," says Yagerman. "Causes of razor irritation include allergic contact dermatitis due to topical shaving creams and gels. Additionally, shaving in these areas can cause ingrown hairs, which result in more acneiform lesions [like] breakouts."