If you are like me I’m sure at some point or another you have suffered from razor bumps or razor burn.
These after effects of shaving can actually be quite painful and not to mention annoying and embarrassing.
There are some ways that you can not only get rid of razor bumps but you can also prevent razor bumps from every happening.
Here are some tips for both women and men on how to get rid of razor bumps as well as how to prevent them from every happening.
So how to get rid of Razor Burn?
Before you can actually get rid of razor bumps or razor burn you should know why these bumps actually happen after shaving.
Razor bumps are actually ingrown hairs that happen due to shaving off the end of the hair and it consequently curling back under the skin.
Razor burn can be a combination of razor bumps along with other irritations to the skin as well.
These ingrown hairs cause bumps to form and some of them even may become infected with puss or cause you to get a rather large red swollen bump.
Believe me, it can get pretty ugly. Most of the time razor bumps happen around the bikini area because the hair may be thicker there but you can get these ingrown hairs after shaving just about anywhere you shave on your body.
If you already have razor bumps there are some ways to get rid of them or at least soothe them until they finally completely go away.
First, make sure you never use a product that has alcohol in it on your razor bumps or razor burn. This will not only burn like heck but it will dry out your skin and cause even more irritation in this area.
Instead look for washes that contain salicylic acid as this can help clean out your pores and help prevent the area from getting infected.
You may notice that a lot of acne face washes have salicylic acid because it does work to clean your pores. Some aftershave products also have salicylic acid as you just have to check the label.
You can also apply aloe vera if you have razor burn and it is burning and very dry. Aloe vera helps to moisturize the skin but won’t clog your pores in the process.
If you really have a troublesome ingrown hair you can use tweezers to remove the hair. Never scrape at the hair or try to pop it like a pimple. This may cause scarring and can actually lead to infection as well.
Take your clean and sterilized tweezers and carefully lift the ingrown hair out of the skin without completely removing the hair from the skin.
If this is not possible, then should you only try to pluck out the hair from the skin.
After you have taken the hair out be sure to keep the area clean and don’t shave there until the shaving bump or razor burn is completely gone.
How to Prevent Razor Bumps
If you know how to prevent razor bumps you don’t have to worry about ever learning how to get rid of razor bumps.
Here are some important tips to follow when it comes to avoiding razor bumps and razor burn on your body.
Never shave with a dry razor. As tempting as it may be, this will only cause you pain and most likely a lot of razor bumps.
Always use at least water to shave and you really should use a good moisturizing shave gel as well.
Never use a dull razor as you end up tearing the hair instead of neatly shaving it. When you tear the hair you have a greater chance of suffering from ingrown hairs. Replace your razor blade after every 2-3 shaves if not sooner.
Don’t rush through your shaving. Take your time as slow strokes are a lot better than short rushed ones.
The slower you go the less chance you are going to have to deal with razor bumps after shaving.
Try shaving less often. This is especially true for area like your bikini line. If you don’t really have to shave that area, don’t do it as often.
You need to let your skin rest for a few days in between shaving sensitive areas like these.
After you have shaved, don’t be afraid to run some cold water over the shaven areas. The cold water helps to close up your pores which can prevent the ingrown hairs.
Use a good moisturizer aftershave lotion or gel to keep your skin healthy and moisturized. The more moisturized your skin is less likely you will have to deal with shaving bumps or razor burn.
No woman likes dealing with razor bumps. If you are dealing with razor bumps make sure you read how to get rid of razor bumps and then how to avoid razor bumps so you don’t ever have to deal with them again.