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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When shaving, frequently was the blade in steaming hot water. This makes the blade hot, and make a more comfortable shave
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I have found product called TendSkin. I had razor burn after shaving my face and I tried all of the aforementioned things. Tend Skin worked for me! www.tendskin.com (I am in no way associated with TendSkin or its company).
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I asked my hairdresser about razor burn, and he suggested I shave after showering (which I've aways done) and to apply a dime-size amount of hair conditioner to my shaving cream. I use a popular shaving gel, enriched with oatmeal, and it works great!
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 I use hair conditioner to shave my legs; it makes them softer than normal shaving cream and gives a close shave.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 For bikini area, ladies should use men's aftershave lotions or gels or witch hazel to avoid burns.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 You can apply baby oil to the legs - it keeps them moisturized and helps prevent razor burn.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Use an after shave gel with aloe vera in it. This is a natural way to heal and cool the skin. Also, lather in a circular motion, as this raises the hairs.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 If shaving is a painful experience, use a cream with a benzocaine (or some type of ..."cain") that will dull the nerves temporarily, and also use a moisturizer. Kiehls makes some good, but expensive, stuff.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 By using the brush and mug, you can make a good hot lather to apply to your face. This opens the pores, softens the beard and generally makes shaving more fun as well. Get a good-quality badger brush and it will last a lifetime.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 When shaving, go in the direction of growth to stop the possibility of pushing a hair beneath the skin. Also, don't use shaving gel, as it cools the skin and closes the pores.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 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.