Shaving is a daily occurrence for both men and women. The reason being, it’s the quickest and most convenient way of getting rid of unwanted hair. However, a lot of times it can lead to inconvenient consequences: razor burn and razor bumps.
Razor burn is a rash or irritation caused by the razor scraping the skin. It usually subsides within a few hours, but can be particularly bothersome if you have dry skin.
Razor bumps (also known as shaving bumps and ingrown hairs) show up as the hair grows back. These are common in both men and women, especially those with curly hair. If the razor bump isn’t treated correctly it can become infected and take on the appearance of an acne breakout.
Here are a few suggestions that may help you avoid razor burn and/or razor bumps.
Prepare your Skin
Before you shave you should prepare your skin. If your skin is soft, it will be less likely to suffer from shaving. Plus, if the hair is soft, it will cut more evenly, thereby helping prevent razor bumps.
To prepare the skin, use warm water and a shaving gel or foam. If you are getting ready to shave a beard, it’s a good idea to place a warm, damp washcloth on your face for a few minutes. This will help soften the hair and help open the pores and prevent razor burn.
How to Shave
Knowing how to shave is also an essential part of preventing razor burn and razor bumps. First, you should always use a sharp razor because dull razors harm your skin.
Secondly, make sure that the razor is sterilized before and after being used. This will keep possible razor bumps from getting infection.
Thirdly, you should always shave in the direction of the hair growth. By shaving against the growth, you are promoting the formation of ingrown hairs.
Fourthly, take your time shaving. If you don’t have much to shave then wait until you have more time. Lastly, don’t forget to use an after shave cream or gel to provide maximum razor burn relief
Alleviate Razor Burn and Eliminate Razor Bumps
If you have developed one of these skin problems, there are razor burn and razor bump products that can help you. Effective razor burn products contain soothing natural ingredients that alleviate irritation. And if you’re lucky, you’ll find products that also contain ingredients to reduce the chance of infection.
Most razor bump products come in the form of exfoliation creams. The objective behind this type of treatment is to allow the ingrown hair the possibility of breaking free from the skin. If you would like to do this at home, there is a safe and gentle razor bump solution.
All you’ll need to do is soak the affected area with a warm, damp wash cloth. Simply exfoliate your skin gently and, using a pair of clean tweezers, try to coax out the hair. Do this gently so that you don’t break the skin or you may cause an infection.
BIOSKINRELIEF is a wonderful natural treatment cream that not only helps treat razor bumps and ingrown hairs removal, but also helps treat folliculitis.
- Candice Zubcic