How toTreat Razor Bumps
Shaving becomes crucial in the lives of both men and women once puberty hits. But with the unpleasant experience of puberty comes the unpleasantness of shaving. Both men and women are prone to developing razor bumps, which can be very annoying and painful if left repeatedly untreated. There are a few simple ways to treat razor bumps that will lead to less painful and embarrassing experiences shaving.
Things You'll Need
- Two crushed, uncoated aspirin
- Aloe vera gel (from a plant or lotion)
- Tea tree oil
Instructions
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Treating the Problem
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Stop shaving. Once you develop razor bumps, additional shaving can aggravate and irritate the skin further. If possible, avoid shaving all together until the pain and bumps fade away.
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Apply a paste of two crushed, uncoated aspirin. Mix the crushed aspirin with warm water and rub the paste onto the areas that are the most troublesome. Let the paste settle on the area for roughly 5 minutes and then wash off the mixture.
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Use aloe vera. This may come in the form of the gel from an aloe vera plant or in the form of lotion that you can purchase at any general store. Rub it on the areas and leave on. The aloe vera will settle and soothe the irritation and soothe any rough or raw feelings in the area.
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Apply tea tree oil to the area in which the razor bumps are occurring. The tea tree oil is considered a tool in recovery and will once again soothe the area and prevent any further irritation.
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Avoid products that contain any alcohol, as this is a sure way to dry out your skin and further irritation at the site of the razor burn.
Preventing Razor Bumps
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Check your razors. Make sure the blades are sharp and clean. This means it shouldn't be dirty or clogged with hairs.
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Apply a moderate amount of pressure. Never push down hard on the razor, as this can lead to the development of razor bumps.
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Use shaving cream on the area that you are shaving. This will moisturize the area and smooth and soften the hair in the area, which in turn will make the area easier to shave.
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Shave in the direction of hair growth.
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Bathe before you shave, as this will open up the pores of your skin and will soften the hairs prior to shaving. This prevents any resistance by the hair toward the razor itself.
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Tips & Warnings
Never scratch, pick or rub the razor bumps, as this will only lead to further irritation of the area.
Resources
- Photo Credit www.sxc.hu/jmjvicente
