Does anyone get red bumps on their legs after they shave?

Question

I do......I just wnated if anyone else does and how to stop it.

Also I use lotion after.............could that cause them?

I use this body wash that says u can use it on your legs............and sometimes veet.

Answer 1

No, the lotion is good, use it every day. Its what youre shaving with. You need a better razor and a thick ,rich cream to shave with. This will cause less bumps. I dont get any since I changed the cream I was shaving with.

Answer 2

I use a GOOD electric razor (Panasonic ES8095NC fur cutter). It's a wet dry razor - I usually use it in the shower. It is very important that you keep the razor clean (I use an antibacterial soap on the screen and blades after each use).
I find that any non-electric razor, no matter how high in quality, provides too close a shave and leaves behind a nasty razor burn. Obviously this is a personal skin situation and might not apply to you.

I liberally apply Lidocaine (Bikini Zone Gel is 2% and seams to help) after shaving and showering. It is expensive, but there is no doubt that it helps. If the shave was particularly vigorous (read, I haven't shaved in a while), I will also apply cortisone cream.

I am a male professional cyclist. If there's a woman out there who needs to know more about shaving than me, I am very afraid to meet her.

Answer 3

I was just Reading the other answers its not the razor Have used 3 different razors and 2 different shaving creams ..so i know that's not the problem and I used to get red bumps on my legs from shaving..Its from the shaving cream u use..I switch to just hair conditioner... It works wonders and your legs turn out really soft.

Answer 4

Yah, I even got cuts and bruises so I opt out of shaving but choose a roller blade instead that is circular in shape and contains 5 blades which is easily accessible whenever you turn the roller and it does not cut the skin leaving injuries though I must say that this equipment seems to vanish from the market.
I had a hard time finding it and each time I purchase, it depends on my luck.

Answer 5

Use a Venus razor and Skintmate Shaving Cream. It's the best and there is no razor burns or skin irritations. Leaves your legs nice and smooth.

Answer 6

yes, its razor burn. It's mainly from using a dull razor. like some of the other girls said try using conditioner instead of shaving cream/gel. Also, try shaving at the END of your shower, this is when the hair is softest and you can get a better shave. never shave dry! : ) good luck

Answer 7

To prevent the bumps and razor burn, use Soypete's shaving oil. It's wonderful and I use it everyday! I absolutly love it! You can use baby powder to soothe your skin after razor burn now NOT lotion! Try the shaving oil because it will work!
http://www.soypete.com/

Answer 8

I do and I HATE IT! I got this stuff called skintimate after shave lotion and it works great with razor burn

Answer 9

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Answer 10

yes its because your razor is dull....plus try using conditioner instead of shaving cream...it gives a smoother shave