Comments on: How to Avoid Razor Burn

on 12/19/2005 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.

on 12/16/2005 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.

on 12/19/2005 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.

on 1/4/2006 My husband gets really bad razor burn, and I have him immediately apply baby powder all over, and then apply whenever the itch recurs. It soothes, and the bumps disappear. A quick solution if you get razor burn.

on 11/22/2005 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.

on 11/22/2005 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...

on 11/22/2005 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.

on 11/22/2005 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.

on 11/22/2005 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.

on 11/22/2005 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'.

on 11/22/2005 I find that if you shave with baby lotion it makes your legs much softer than just applying lotion after shaving. Be sure that the lotion is not rubbed in, and frequently rinse the blade in hot, running water. After you have shaved rub in any excess lotion (you can apply more if your legs are very dry). Your legs are the only areas I recommend using this technique.

on 11/22/2005 If you're a gentleman that buys disposable razors, next time instead of buying mens disposable razors, buy a razor for women for 1 reason - they last longer! Women's razors are designed to shave legs, armpits, and arms (if needed). Men's razors are designed solely for the purpose of shaving faces. Do a test run for yourself next time you go to the store. Buy a couple of women's razors and run an endurance race between the two choices. You'll see for yourself what I'm talking about.

on 11/22/2005 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.

on 11/22/2005 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.

on 11/22/2005 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.