How to Avoid Razor Bumps
There are numerous reasons why you may dislike having to shave. One reason can be the tiny red bumps that appear on your skin after you have finished shaving, as these can be both unattractive and uncomfortable. In most cases, they occur because of what you did before, during or after shaving. Fortunately, you can prevent razor bumps. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Use a new, sharp razor every time that you shave. Dull razors can cause ingrown hairs in the area that you have shaved, which will create the little red razor bumps on the skin. You can also purchase a razor sharpener instead of using a new razor if you wish.
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Shave immediately after taking a show or bath. This is the time when your skin and hair will already be hydrated, which will cause the hairs to "stand." Shaving at this time will be much easier and can prevent razor bumps from occurring.
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Buy shaving and skincare products that are meant to eliminate razor bumps. These products will have salicylic acid. Salicylic acid will hydrate your skin, help eliminate dead skin particles from the area and open the pores of the skin. All three of these things will help you avoid razor bumps the next time you shave.
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Shave in the direction that the hair on your skin grows; this is also known as shaving "with the grain." Shaving in the opposite direction that the hair grows, shaving "against the grain," may create ingrown hairs, which can cause the red razor bumps to appear on your skin.
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Shave with a razor that has fewer blades than the one you normally use. In other words, if you shave with a 3-blade razor, shave with a razor that has only 1 or 2 blades. Shaving with too many blades can actually cause you to have "too close" of a shave, which can cause ingrown hairs and razor bumps to form.
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Tips & Warnings
Use an exfoliating face wash every day. Doing so can help to alleviate and prevent future occurrences of razor bumps.
Contact your doctor if the razor bumps get worse, begin to "pulse" or if they remain on your skin for 5 days or longer. These things could be a sign that the razor bumps have become infected.
