Tips To Prevent Razor Burns After Shaving
A good shave sometimes leaves you with nasty razor burns, that is unpleasant and sometimes very painful. With a little care you can avoid it and prevent it from getting worse.
One of the best ways to prevent razor burns is to shave after a shower, because that is when your skin would have retained moisture making the shave smooth and painless.
The razor you use plays an important role in giving you the desired result. Replace the razor frequently as a dull blade will not give you efficient results; instead will give you cuts and irritate your skin a lot. Before you shave, clean the area well so that you get rid of any accumulated oil, dirt and bacteria that will block the water and will not allow it to be absorbed into the skin.
Use a hair conditioner as a pre cream, this will soften the skin and the hair, leave it on for sometime and rinse with warm water. Use a good shaving gel, work up the foam and then begin shaving. While shaving use small strokes that are about an inch in size and rinse the blade in hot water between each new stroke.
This will keep the blades clean and sharp and give an affect of a new razor each time you shave. Do not apply too much pressure while shaving and move the razor diagonally against the hair’s growth. Once done, rinse the excess cream with cold water.
Though this technique ensures that you end up with minimum or no razor burns, it is better to follow up the shave with a good anti bacterial lotion. This will give you relief from any skin irritation and heal any nicks or cuts that may have appeared. For some people repeated shaving in certain areas of the body has actually helped reduce razor burns.
These days there are special creams that are made just to prevent razor burn. These lotions are very effective, especially if you do not have too much time to spare for shaving. Aloe vera is a natural ingredient that will help you get relief from skin irritation and give you great relief from razor burns.
Following these simple tips and techniques will ensure that you are left with smooth hairless skin after every shave.
