Anyone know how to stop the skin from getting irrated after shaving ? i get bumps and red holes !! help please

Answer 1

hi
I also had that prob. shaving my legs.....
u did not mention if shaving face or what?
Try witch hazel-sold in a bottle like rubbing alcohol but wont sting nearly so much.
Also try shaving with the angle of hair growth, not againt it....like to shave legs, go down instead of up......I had to stop shaving mine...much...but I am very ill., w/ poor skin
so I use this avon product to slow down the hair growth.......
IF This condition is bad you should be CAREFUL........also , try adding a few drops of melaleuca oil or lavender oil to lotion and rubing on a small amount after the astringent(like witch-hazel)

Answer 2

I use a great product called Skin Tight (about $11), they sell it in beauty supply stores and it is a godsend. it reduces the redness, makes the hairs that are ingrown come out, and takes down all the bumps within 1 - 2 days of using it. If you use it right after you shave, you will not get any bumps or prolonged reddness. I hope this helps. There are also more expensive products like "Tend Skin" but why pay $30 at Sephora, when you can get something just as good in the beauty supply store?

Answer 3

it sounds like you're prone to folliculitis, or inflammation of the hair follicles. Sometimes this is a reaction to the shaving cream or soap you use, so you could try switching to a sensitive skin type shaving cream or soap. Also, it's very important to shave "with the grain," so to speak. That usually means to shave down, from knee to ankle, to reduce irritation of the follicle and hopefully reduce the tendency toward ingrown hairs. Also, go nice and slow, not too fast. Finally, what type of lotion to you apply? Make sure it's fragrance free/dye free. I have had success with applying over the counter 1% hydrocortisone cream after shaving to reduce the red bumps. Good luck!

Answer 4

I think it's what you put on before shaving that will help. Try a gentle moisturizer. My skin is the same way and I have to experiment with different products. Most of the shave creams with vitamin E and Lanolin do really well. Look for a
Moisturizing shaving gel. This will make your legs smooth and soft. Try Skintimate, this is very good.

Answer 5

Same thing happens to me. So, make sure your razor is really sharp, get a good moisturizing shaving cream and some badass lotion for when you get out of the shower. Also, make sure you shave at the end of your shower so that the water has had time to soak into your skin making the hair softer and easier to remove. I suggest a cocoa butter lotion to put on.

Answer 6

Ok, since you're a female, I'm guessing the irritation is occurring around the bikini area. If so, I would buy a cream that's called "Bikini Zone". It does wonders! Just apply a small amount on the area that was shaved and you'll be fine. Now, if its a different area other than the bikini zone, I would see a dermatologist! They'll be able to prescribe something for you.

Answer 7

You have to stop shaving for a little bit for them to go away. I know its gross, but in the long run its worth it. Maybe try shaving every other day instead of every day. Make sure when you do shave to use shaving cream and put on lotion after.

Answer 8

Make sure that you either use a shaving cream or some water. And you have to shave the way the hair is growing so you don't get ingrown hairs.

Answer 9

By a quality razor like gillette excel, using a shaving oil under your shaving cream(let the oil soak for a little while first), do not shave against the grain of your whiskers.

Answer 10

Don't shave against the way your hair grows. I.E. shave Down your legs. If you shave too close you end up with red bumps because of ingrown hairs.