How do you stop the bleeding from a shaving nick? Press an ice cube on it for two minutes. Then dab on antibiotic ointment and apply a bandage to avoid infection. Next time, slather on a heavy body cream (like Lan côme Body Délisse Moisturizing Lotion, $33.50) before shaving; dry skin breaks more easily. And for extra protection, switch to a shaving gel with smoothing lubricants.