when i shave i get these bumps on my cheeks i need help?

Question

these bumps dont itch but they look bad under sunlight but in the shade you cant see them...what are these and how do i get rid of them

Answer 1

Do:

Use a mild exfoliant that contains salicylic acid daily. This will slough off old, dead surface skin that otherwise could clog up your pores and limit oxygen to the effected areas. Do not scrub razor-burned skin. (ow!)
Use aloe vera or tea tree oil creams and sprays. They will speed up your recovery and soothe that raw feeling that accompanies razor burn.
Shave carefully until it heals, switch to a razor with a single-blade or wire guard for a while. The shave won’t be close, but you won’t be slicing your skin up before it can heal either.

Do not:

Use any products containing alcohol - it will dry out your skin and increase irritation.
Scrub or scratch razor burned skin. It will increase irritation and the risk of infection.
Apply colognes or perfumes to razor burned skin.

Prepare your skin and hair for the shave:
Bathe and exfoliate first. You can use a loofah, shower puff, or a chemical exfoliant that contains salicylic acid to remove dirt, oil and dead skin so the razor will glide smoothly and evenly.
Cover the area to be shaved with conditioner or skin lotion and let it sit for a few minutes prior to shaving - don’t rub it into the skin. This will soften the hair and make the shave much easier. Don’t let it sit longer than five minutes either as your skin will start to absorb the moisture and puff up, keeping you from getting a close shave. Alternatively, you can soak some wash cloths with the hot, steamy water and apply them to your skin for a few minutes.

Shaving technique:
Make sure your blade is clean and sharp.
Shave in slow, small strokes tapping the razor under hot water to clean it between each stroke. A blade full of hair won’t sit evenly against the skin.
Loose skin should be held taut - but not stretched.
Apply only as much pressure as is needed.
Shave with the grain as much as is possible to achieve the closeness you desire.
If you must double back over an area, apply more lubricant (soap or cream) first.

Post-shave skin care:
Splash cold water or run an ice cube over your freshly shaven skin to close up your pores. Ice works just as well as alcohol and will not dry out your skin.
Apply an aloe vera or tea tree oil balm to moisturize, soothe and cool your skin.

hope this helped =)

Answer 2

You have sensitive skin alot of people have this problem the easiest way to get rid of them is stop shaving for a while once they are gone move to an electric razor it will cause less skin irritation and there for fewer if any bumps. Make sure you get a descent razor if you get a cheap $2 one it will break easily and could still cause irritation.

Answer 3

i agree with brown eyes. there is a process you must follow with skin care, it sounds like you have very sensitive skin. you may need to see a dermatologist this is how you can tell, if they are ingrown hairs they will hurt kinda like a pimple and can be squeezed out when they get close enought o the surface. if they are razor bumps or burn, then it will only happen after you shave and you need to follow the regiment that brown eyes suggested, when i get razor burn on my legs or wherever i use an underarm deodorant and it takes the burn and itchyness right away a reduces the red. just make sure you use a clear gel.

Answer 4

They are probably razor burn bumps. Sometimes they don't hurt. There is this cream you can get in the waxing/shaving department of stores that is called BikiniZone. Its really good stuff. I found out about from a man so don't be ashamed to use it. He uses it on his face cause after he shaves he breaks out too You can also use after shave but it burns

Answer 5

neutrogena sensitive shave get for men and after lotion

No more bumps have the same problem these products are great. I use a multi trimmer now and always have a 5 oclock shadow hate shaving with a razor because of the problems.

Answer 6

I think this is a condition called pseudofoliculitis barbae. That is caused by curly hairs growing but not breaking through the skin before they curl. It is prevalent in black men and men with darker skin. There is nothing you can do about it. I knew people that were discharged from the marine corps because of this condition. You have to shave every day in the corps, and if you couldn't, you were gone.

Answer 7

they may be ingrown hairs.

Before you shave place a steamy wash cloth on your face to open up your pores, then use a gentle exfoliator on your face, shave with a good shaving cream, after you shave use a lotion like Tend Skin, it makes your skin soft, and you should not get bumps.

Answer 8

How long have you been shaving? If you have sensitive skin and it seems that you do, do not use something as strong as over the counter aftershave or alcohol. Get a cream aftershave from a cosmetic counter and save yourself a lot of irritation.

Answer 9

Razor burn. ElectraShave Old Spice or some good old rubbing alcohol applied right after the shave should take care of it.

Answer 10

They are razor burn or ingrown hairs. Using a shaving gel helps. Also, use an after shave lotion upon completing your shave.