Reduce the Risk of Razor Burn

Razor burn is a painful and embarrassing side effect of shaving. And for men, it can be even worse, because razor burn affects the skin on their face. There are skin care products out there that can help, but its so much better to avoid it all together, and you can, by following these easy to follow steps.

The first thing you want to do is gently scrub your face – preferably with a loofah
sponge – before you shave. This will help remove dead skin and bring out ingrown hairs, which help contribute to razor burn. Wet your facial skin with warm water, before shaving. This will soften the hair, which helps prevent left over stubble. Always use new, sharp razors. Old razors will cause you to push down harder while shaving. This added pressure, increases the likelihood of irritation. Finally, gentlemen, shave with the grain of the hair and use short strokes. Shaving against the grain increases the possibility of those nasty ingrown hairs. Ingrown hair is not only unsightly; it also carries with it the possibility of infection, which can lead to serious medical complications.

By following the steps just laid out, you can help avoid the embarrassment and shame of razor burn. But, there are other steps you can take - as an adjunct – that will help increase your odds of having that nice, soft, sexy shave we all see advertised on TV. There are all kinds of new skin care products out there, and there are more and more everyday targeted specifically to men. For example: try using a shave minimizing gel with vitamin E or aloe very gel in it. These products not only help reduce the risk of razor burn, they also leave your skin feeling silky smooth. There are also after-shave lotions that have antibacterial in it as well as smoothing agents. This can help prevent the possibility of a skin infection, and cool off your face after a close shave.

When it comes to the world of skin care, women no longer corner the market. More men care about how the look and feel, and the advertisers out there know that. So, take heart men; now you can reap all the anti-aging and skin care benefits we do!