How To Prevent Razor Burn To Nix Those Pesky Nicks For Good
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We all know that razor burns are preventable, don’t we? Razor burns are like the love children that are borne as a result of our carelessness while shaving our body hair. We end up with these burns or cuts mainly because we haven’t prepped our skin well. It happens either because we are accustomed to using old razors, that have blades which have become blunt with use, or we simply ignore the post-shave recovery routine which is a must for everybody who shaves. We know waxing hurts, threading also hurts, and that’s the reason most of the us resort to using razors. Its painless, and it can remove hair in a jiffy, and most importantly it’s cost-effective as well.
Therefore, if you want to keep those razor burns at bay, here’s a handy guide that we’ve crafted for you all. These are the notes you need to keep in mind if you want to have a clean, painless shave without getting any pesky nicks.
1. Buy The Right Shaving Gel
Shaving can be smooth experience only when you have picked an adequate, high-quality shaving gel. We’ll tell you why it’s so critical to choose a good shaving gel. It is because, it’s the shaving gel that creates a protective layer between your skin and the blade. It even helps to soften the hair that you want to get rid of. The softer your hair is, the easier it is for the blades to remove it. And a good quality shaving cream will reduce the friction, thereby minimizing the risks of getting a razor cut or burn. So, the next time you’re wondering if you should really spend on a good shaving gel, remember the aforementioned benefits.
2. Dry Shave Is A Big No- No
We’re not saying you shouldn’t dry shave at all. But, do it at your own peril. Shaving on a dry surface will create a lot of friction between the blade and your skin. There are high chances that if you are doing dry shave, the blade might peel out a layer of the skin in its efforts to remove the unwanted hair. Using a shaving gel or a cream on your skin allows the razor to glide through the skin, removing all the undesired hair from your body. Opting for a dry shave is like inviting zits and cuts to make their residence your skin.
3. Always Replace Your Razor Blade On A Regular Basis
If you are in the habit of using a disposable razor, then make it a point to throw it away after a single use. If you are using a razor which has the option of changing blades, then make it a point to replace the old blades with new ones after every eight-ten shaves. If you use a razor whose blades are blunt and old, it is going to cause a lot of skin damage while shaving such as irritation, skin inflammation, and razor bumps.
4. Don’t Press The Razor While Shaving
We get it that it tends to get annoying when we are not able to get rid of certain stubborn, dark hair. But that doesn’t mean that you need to start pressing your razor on your skin. It will definitely not help you remove the hair rather it will cause cuts and burns on your skin. And if you are finding it difficult to the manoeuvre the razor in the areas where you want the hair removed, then maybe you have been using the wrong razor all this while.
5. Don’t Share Your Razors
We understand the whole concept of “sharing is caring”. But, don’t do it when it comes to your razors, dear ladies and gentlemen. Razor blades can harbor a lot of bacteria. Sharing your razors with others or using other’s razors on yourself will only give way to deadly skin infections. Therefore, never resort to sharing and also, please keep changing your blades regularly.
6. Avoid Shaving Down There When On Your Period
We understand that the unwanted hair down there is extremely irksome for women, in general. And every time you get periods, the urge to shave down there hits you hard. Shaving down there increases risks of infections as we all know how moist the area around our genitals is. And shaving on sensitive skin like the one around the genitals can definitely lead to injuries and infection. Therefore, its best not to shave down there especially while one is on her periods.
Take Care: In spite of following the above-mentioned tips, if you still find your skin all red and itchy after a shave. You need to follow a good post-shave routine. Apply a post-shave cream or a moisturizer. It would be even better if you apply an OTC hydrocortisone cream to reduce the inflammation, if there is any.
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