How to Avoid Razor Burn

If you dread shaving your face because of the nasty red bumps that always ensue, take heart. A few simple steps can minimize your discomfort and improve your appearance.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Towels
• Towels
• Aftershave
• Electric Razors
• Men's Razor Blades
• Men's Razors
• Post Shave Moisturizers
• Shaving Creams
• Towels

1. Put a new, sharp blade in your razor. Shaving with a dull blade will inflame your skin.

2. Shave carefully, applying only as much pressure as necessary.

3. If you're shaving off a beard or several days' growth, change blades as needed.

4. Rinse off the shaving cream with cold water.

5. Apply aftershave or another alcohol-based product.

6. Dry your face well.

7. Use lotion on any dry patches.

Tips & Warnings

• Certain shaving lotions and creams are designed to prevent razor burn.
• The use of electric shavers may cut down on or eliminate razor burn.

[happyman60]

on 6/22/2009 A miracle, for me. After decades of suffering razor burn on my neck, I finally discovered a product that eliminates (actually reduces it enormously) my razor burn. It is NIVEA for Men -- Sensitive. What was the difference between NIVEA and all the other products that are labeled "For Sensitive Skin" or "Fragagance Free" or something like that? NO ALCOHOL. In small print, on the label, is says Alcohol-Free. Alcohol-Free is the thing about NIVEA which made it far different all the rest. If you read the list of ingredients on the other products, you will see that they all contain alcohol. It has to be the absence of alcohol which makes for the great difference.

[axytho]

on 4/19/2009 "Apply aftershave or another alcohol-based product."Alcohol based products are the worst of the worst, there maybe some manly satisfaction of surviving the burning sensation of alcohol based aftershave, but it truly is not good for your skin - you want an aftershave that hydrates your skin, not dry it out.

[richengineer]

on 3/5/2009 I completely agree. I basically follow these steps everytime I shave.www.razorburnrelief.com

[fishinbikindrin]

on 2/28/2009 its better to shave in a hot,steamy atmosphere as it softens the beard,i always shave in the bath and wait for 10-15 mins before i shave.always use a good,sharp razor and a quality shave lotion or cream.if you have sensitive skin,as i do,never shave against the direction of hair growth as this will definately give you razor burn and red lumpy skin.finish off with a good moisturiser and try not to shave every day unless you have to.

[widgetmaker]

on 11/18/2008 Use an electric razor/grow a beard.