Why does razor burn occur?

Answer 1

Razor burn is an irritation of the skin caused by shaving either at sensitive areas or not using proper technique. It appears as a mild rash and usually disappears after a few hours to a few days, depending on severity. In severe cases, razor burn can also be accompanied by razor bumps, where the area around shaved hairs get raised red welts or infected pustules.

Razor burn is a common problem, especially among those who shave coarse hairs on areas with sensitive skin like the bikini line, underarms, chest, and beard.

The condition can be caused by shaving too closely, shaving with a blunt blade, dry shaving, applying too much pressure when shaving, shaving too quickly or roughly, or shaving against the grain.

Ways to prevent razor burn include keeping the face moist, using a shaving brush and lather, using a moisturising shaving gel, shaving in the direction of the hair growth, resisting the urge to shave too closely, applying minimal pressure, avoiding scratching or irritation after shaving, avoiding irritating products on the shaved area (colognes, perfumes, etc.) and using an aftershave cream with aloe vera or other emollients.[13]

Ways to heal razor burn include applying witch hazel, mild salicylic acid solutions, aloe vera gel or cold water

Answer 2

I used to have trouble shaving for many years. One problem was the disposable razor. A Gillette Sensor razor is three times as good as a disposable razor. The blades are flexible and bend around bumps. They only cost 3 or 4 bucks at WalMart. It only has two blades, which is good - unlike the newer ones. The next thing was Aveeno shaving cream for sensitive skin. It's about $3+ a can, but it really helps the skin so much. Once in a while, I also use a new shaving cream that comes in tube. It's called Edge Active Care, and it is really, really good. It can be bought at Target or WalMart. When I am shaving, I shave a portion of my face with the grain first, then I relather quickly using the same cream and shave against the grain. Often, I lather once again after I have finished shaving and just let it soak into the skin. The Aveeno shaving cream is really good like that. It has oatmeal and lubricants in it.

I am sure that a Gillette Sensor razor and Aveeno will work wonderfully for a woman as well as a man.

Answer 3

If it's not sharp enough it will drag unevenly on skin. Good lubrication helps, some people use soap, shave cream or hair conditioner. Try to shave last thing so the hairs are softer from the water.

You can't be cheap if you want a good shave. Razors dull after one or two shaves, it gets expensive at $1-$2 a blade.

There's that Neet stuff, similar to Nair, but stronger. Really stinky, though.

People always say to wax, I didn't like it on my legs.

Answer 4

for women? ;O)

from personal experience, it's usually because either:

1. dull razor
-> always use a sharp razor! i find that blades are usually only good for 3~5 shaves if you're doing half-leg shaves (i use gilette venus! fabulous!). the more you shave and the thicker the hairs, the quicker the blade dulls.

2. dry-shave
-> never use a razor on dry skin. always wet the area you want to shave, preferably with a shaving cream/gel. soap might do it, but you'll be prone to stinging after.

also, moisturizing the area after shaving prevents dryness and helps your skin recuperate (shaving is a form of exfoliation, btw, so don't exfoliate and shave on the same day). Good luck!

Answer 5

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