Razor burn when shaving?!
Question: I shave down there not completly just at the top and i keep getting razor burn can anything prevent this or treat it?
thanks
Answers: I shave down there not completly just at the top and i keep getting razor burn can anything prevent this or treat it?
thanks
1. What is razor burn?
Razorburn (aka razor bumps) is the result of shaving off puckered hair follicles and irregular skin. It is often accompanied by ingrown hairs and is caused by inadequate shaving preparation and poor technique. This article will show you how to treat and prevent razor burn.
2. Razor burn treatments
Since razor burn usually results in scabbing and raised skin, the best way to get rid of it is to allow it to heal before shaving again. There are of course, additional steps you can take to speed up the healing process:
Do:
Use a mild exfoliant that contains salicylic acid daily. This will slough off old, dead surface skin that otherwise could clog up your pores and limit oxygen to the effected areas. Do not scrub razor-burned skin. (ow!)
Use aloe vera or tea tree oil creams and sprays. They will speed up your recovery and soothe that raw feeling that accompanies razor burn.
Shave carefully until it heals, switch to a razor with a single-blade or wire guard for a while. The shave won