Comments on How to Avoid Razor Burn

None of those things work for me because I have a lot to shave and have to shave everyday, so my skin is kind of bad. Here is a tip that really works for me: I wet the area I will shave with hot water. Put on shaving cream. Use one blade razor. Rinse skin with hot water. Dry it with a clean towel. Put Bump Patrol on the shaved or affected area. Bump Patrol is the only product that works for me. It does not eliminate the bumps, but it helps a lot.

Many other comments mention Tendskin. This is the only product that worked for me! Also, try using cheap disposable razors, and buy them in bulk. Use a new razor every other shave.

I shave every morning, I don't have particularly long facial hair, but it is blonde and it's irritating; so it goes. I use a triple blade razor and cold water, that's it. I don't need to apply a lot of pressure, as I shave every day. Though it does help if you wash with warm to hot water just before your shave, as it will open your pores naturally. Always follow the pattern to your face, essentially go down and toward the middle slightly all over and that works. Also, if you're going to shave every day, once down your mono brow will clear it nicely, just remember to keep it down.

I shave every morning, I don't have particularly long facial hair, but it is blonde and it's irritating; so it goes. I use a triple blade razor and cold water, that's it. I don't need to apply a lot of pressure, as I shave every day. Though it does help if you wash with warm to hot water just before your shave, as it will open your pores naturally. Always follow the pattern to your face, essentially go down and toward the middle slightly all over and that works. Also, if you're going to shave every day, once down your mono brow will clear it nicely, just remember to keep it down.

I find that shaving cream tends to make the hair stand up. By applying a moisturizing cream first, the razor passes over the skin with a reduced chance for nicks and razor burn.

Shaving used to badly irritate my really sensitive skin. For the past 6 years I've used a product called About-Face shave cream, which is a non-lathering cream in a jar. Hard to believe, but it's both a shave cream and an aftershave moisturizer with 20,000 units of vitamin E. It's not cheap, but it really did the trick for me. I strongly recommend the product.

I apply Vaseline to my legs and bikini area before I shave. I let it soak in water for a while, then I apply shaving cream. It works great.

Use white, block, solid deodorant. All you have to do is rub it on after you shave and the razor burn goes away, or prevents it! It works wonders. Non-scented is best though for hygiene of 'down-there'.

After shaving or whenever it starts itching, completely wash and dry your face and put some Neosporin Pain Relief where ever it itches. It will disinfect anything nasty, and the pain relief will stop the itching within about 5 Minutes. Just make sure you don't scratch it after you apply, and only put a thin layer on, or else you're going to look a little greasy.

To echo another's comment, Tendskin is an INCREDIBLE solution, literally! It is very expensive ($20 for a small bottle, $40 for large) but it is worth it. Good Luck!

There's this product that you can get at any drug store called "Bikini Zone" and I use it on my bikini area. Nothing else works for me, but it really does work great!! I promise!

If you have skin very prone to irritation and razor bumps, try applying a generous layer of hand lotion to your beard immediately before applying your shaving cream/gel. The razor will glide effortlessly across your skin.

In addition to the other mentioned methods for preventing razor burn, I rub an ice cube on my face and neck after I'm done shaving. It works for me.

I did, and that always spells bad news. I sucked it up and got the rubbing alcohol, after I'd really rinsed my face with cold water. Start slowly, that stuff burns. Apply more liberally. It'll dry out your skin, and eventually cause irritation. To avoid this, apply a non-additive skin lotion (thank heavens for girlfriends in the house) and rub it in. Put on another thin layer, and this time don't rub it in. I find that gel aftershaves (which I prefer to the liquid aftershaves) work much better when you use them as I described the lotion; two layers, with the last layer not rubbed in.

If you've cut up your face or neck, or you've got bumps, let your facial hair grow back for a week so the skin has time to heal.

I normally use a 3 blade razor. I switched to a cheap 2 blade, so it won't cut as close. I also started putting lotion on my neck, then shaving cream. When I get done shaving, I put on an aloe skin cream. Second day, and so far so good. Thanks guys.

With the shaving industry always trying to achieve a closer and closer shave, I found that I got razor burn more each time I used the latest and greatest razors. Then on a trip I forgot my razor and bought a cheap disposable razor with one blade. It reduced the amount of burn I got. I now use a single blade 1904 Gillette replica and I get the best shave, with no burn.

I suffered from serious razor burn into my mid 30's, trying nearly every remedy known with little success. When I got a job that required me to shave every day I had a serious problem. Willing to try anything, I stumbled across the straight razor. It takes a few weeks for the skin to adjust, and there's a learning curve with technique and razor upkeep. There are resources on the net that can help and a local "old time barber" can be of great help too. I actually know a couple of women who shave their legs with straight razors also...

I use a Razor Gator every time I shave. It virtually eliminates my razor burn, which I used to get all the time. Razor Gator seems to be a new product, most people have not heard of it. I've used it for about 3 months now.

When shaving, frequently was the blade in steaming hot water. This makes the blade hot, and make a more comfortable shave

There are certain prescription shaving creams that contain medication that prevents razor burn and other skin conditions that occur due to shaving. If you have a particularly bad reaction when you shave, you may want to consult a dermatologist.

I put the can of shaving cream in the sink and run hot water over it. I shake the can a few times, while it's warming up under the faucet. I find when doing this the foam gets thicker and is better for shaving.

The hot water and steam of your shower work well to soften a tough beard. Lather your face immediately when you get in, and allow whiskers to soak in the shaving cream. Be sure to rinse with cold water to close your pores.

I have very pale, sensitive skin and dark, coarse hair. As a result, I have to be very, very careful what methods and products I use for shaving. These things are good for preparing the area/hairs: soak in the tub, or rub on a thick layer of conditioner or lotion. The moisture soaks into the hair and makes it softer, thus easier to cut. Soaking any longer than 15 minutes will result in a less-close shave; after 15 minutes, the skin around the hair starts to absorb the water and get puffy. Once the skin dries and un-puffs, you'll have stubble. Next, do a good rubdown of the area with a coarse pad or exfoliating brush. This loosens the skin at the base of the hair and cuts down on razorburn, which is essentially what happens when the blade cuts into the skin attached to the base of the hair. Once I started exfoliating before shaving, I NEVER had razorburn again. When shaving, pull the skin taut, and shave against the hair growth. This will give you the closest possible shave and further protect against razorburn. This is especially true for less-firm areas like the inner thigh. Finally, ice or cold water is far easier on the skin than toners, aftershaves, witch hazel, etc. What you want to do is close those newly hairless pores that are yawning open, and when your skin feels cold, its natural reaction is to close its pores.

I was told that after shaving, spray the area with deoderant (you can also you stick deoderant). I didnt belive it...but it works! Flawlessly! Devynn