How do I get rid of Razor bumps?

Question

Face Area.

Answer 1

Pseudofolliculitis barbae, the medical name for razor bumps, is an inflammatory reaction surrounding ingrown hairs that results from shaving. This problem occurs more frequently in people who have curly hair. Razor bumps are created when the growing beard hairs exit the skin, curl over, and grow into the adjacent skin. This creates a foreign-body reaction resulting in an unsightly bump. These bumps are very difficult to treat in one day, and therefore it is really easy to aggravate the situation by shaving again the next day.

Obviously, the problem can be dealt with by just allowing the hair to grow. As the hair grows longer, it will grow out of the follicular opening itself.

Here are some tips to minimize ingrown hairs and the unsightly razor bumps they create:

- Use a facial scrub before shaving. This helps raise the hairs from under the skin and prevents them from growing back into the skin.

- Do not pull the skin tight when shaving.

- Always allow your skin to expand under hot water for at least 2 minutes before shaving. A good move is to save your shave for the end of your shower.

- Always shave with downward strokes in the direction of beard growth.

- Avoid repeating strokes. If you must, reapply a shaving lubricant.

- Avoid disposable razors and change razor blades at the very least every five shaves.

- Shave every other day, if your employer or partner will allow you.

There are several products on the market that will help in the fight against razor bumps and ingrown hairs.

Also, as the guy suggested, try Magic Shave. My uncle has used it all his life and he has never had razor bumps. Warning, it stinks...perhaps they've improved on the smell, but it was worth it because his face is always "baby bottom" smooth.

Answer 2

Grow a beard. Seriously, than in a few days of having the beard, shave it off. Bumps are gone. Note this cycle may repeat. Also try changing the brand of razors .

Answer 3

Get a bottle of magic shave it helps people That have bumps on there face and will shave th face too it's a old item.

Answer 4

Aloe vera gel...worked great for me.