Techniques to Prevent Razor Burns

Unless you have never had a razor burn, you will never know how frustrating it can be. A razor burn is a skin irritation that arises after a shave. There are ways to prevent this nightmare but you have to follow these steps accordingly.

Change Your Razor Blades

Razor blades usually have service life of 3-5 shaves but if you experience razor burns too often, you may want to stick to using new blades every week until you can reduce its occurrence. Bacteria and dull blades are the two main causes of razor burns. By changing blades regularly when due, you would have reduced this possibility to a greater extent.

Go with the Grain

Most people are aware of this but find it difficult to know exactly what direction the grain grows naturally. There's no subtle way to put it, you just have to go find out. Shaving against the grain is the number one cause of ingrown hairs.

Shave at Night

Night shaving is preferable because your skin can breathe easily after the shave. When shaving is done in the mornings, the skin has to combat sweat, deodorants, and other chemicals in your freshly opened skin pores.

Shave in the Shower

Wet shaving helps reduce razor burns to a large degree. It is advisable to wet your hair before shaving to keep the hair soft. If you are not sure the amount of wetness desired, just take a warm shower and shave almost immediately. You shouldn't wait up to 10 minutes to avoid the stubble becoming hard again.

Splash Cold Water on Face

When you are done shaving splash cold water on the face to help close up opened skin pores. This has a way of reducing any skin burn, or irritation that may arise.