Razor burn is one of the most common and annoying problems that appear when shaving. The irritation and redness appears as a result of the friction of the razor as it passes over the texture of your skin. It is believed that half of men have to deal with razor bumps, so we need to know what to do about it!
The first step to avoid razor bumps should be improving your shaving technique and use better products aimed at preparing your skin against damage. Of course, keeping a razor for men in good shape is also equally important, because imperfections in the blade will cause more irritation.
To start, get accustomed at using a facial scrub for your skin type before each shaving session. A facial scrub will remove dirt and dead skin cells on the outer layers of the skin. Next, you need to soften your beard by applying a good quality shaving cream; to correctly do this, apply the shaving cream massaging it on your face and neck area with your fingers ore a brush for about a minute. This will allow the shaving cream to work as intended.
Using a shaving brush is always a better option since it will help lift your beard and will provide mild exfoliation. As for razor, we have concluded that the best razor is the safety razor, but if you want to use modern options, buy a triple-blade razor with a lubricating strip as it will give you a close shave in less passes (which in turn means less irritation!).
Another good thing to consider is the direction in which you pass the razor. While many men shave against the grain to get a close shave, this is not a recommended practice as it will leave you with redness and irritation.
When you finish shaving, rinse your face using cool water and use a non-alcohol after-shave balm that will soothe the skin and close the pores to avoid further irritation.
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