How to Help Prevent Razor Bumps

How many men out there suffer from razor bumps? Is one of them you? Would you like to know exactly what they are? Or more importantly know how to prevent them? This article will answer those questions for you.

First things first, what is a razor bump?

A razor bump, to put it simply is an ingrown hair. This ingrown hair occurs when shaved strands of hair curl inwards back towards the skin. These get irritated and cause pimples and if they’re really severe, can cause scarring. Razor bumps are more common in African American men who have curly beards.

So what causes this to happen? The hair follicle gets infected with bacteria thus causing the skin to become inflamed with pimples is that area. Anybody can get razor bumps, but especially with either curly or spirally hair are more susceptible. Because of this some men just won’t shave anymore and grow out their beards instead of going through with all the hassle that is razor bumps.

By following these helpful hints, shaving won’t seem so much as a nightmare as it was before.

• Moisten your skin before shaving. Wet your face with lukewarm water first or go for your shower/bath. By doing this you’ll make the hairs softer and open up the pores on your skin.
• Use a Thicker Shaving Gel
• Don’t stretch your skin while you shave. Always shave in the direction that your hair is growing, while using less shaving strokes.
• Why not try and electric razor instead of a manual one? If you do make sure you don’t set it to the lowest setting.
• When you’re all done just splash water on your face and to make doubly sure razor bump won’t appear, apply a moisturiser.

These handy little tips should help to make shaving a lot less painful and not discourage you from shaving at all. You’ll never not want to shave again.