Razor burn – those sore, red, and often bumpy patches that sometimes appear after shaving – is no joke. But even if you are one of the unlucky few with sensitive skin, this common shaving issue is never inevitable. A good wet and dry electric shaver, better shaving technique and proper aftercare can make all the difference. Here are six excellent ways on how to prevent razor burn.
How do you get rid of razor burn? Soothing razor burn treatments can help calm the skin after the damage is done, but prevention is the best cure. That means having good shaving preparation.
Bad shaving is one of the main causes of razor burn. Try refining your technique with these easy steps:
Make sure to rinse your electric shaver or razor before, after, and during the shave at regular intervals. If you’re using a manual razor, remember to replace it often – dull blades will need more passes to catch the hairs, it could cause further skin irritation.
Even if you’ve given your skin the gentlest shave of all time, aftercare is one of the best ways to prevent razor burn:
If you’re particularly prone to razor burn, it can help to give your skin more recovery time in between shaves.
That’s it. Shake up your shaving routine with our tips on preventing razor burn, and you’ll soon see a difference.
For more advice on shaving with sensitive skin, check out our guide to tackling skin irritation or beating razor bumps. And if all else fails, you can always grow our your hair into a full beard. Almost anyone can pull one off, after all.