razor burn

[alien100]

does anyone know anything for razor burn everytime i shave i get this red irritation and it hurts bad on the neck area?? razor burn / razor bumps
the skin gets irritated ??

[TheKingOfHearts]

try shaving more gently....even gliding the blade would cut the hairs

i dont get that

but when i cut myself its because i put too much pressure on the blade

also make sure you are shaving properly....with a lot of shaving cream
and in the right direction (NOT AGAINST THE GROWTH OF THE HAIR!!)

also cologne or aftershave would do you wonders

i looove the burn after i shave....i slap my face a couple of times
then i just use some cologne....*burn*....mmm i like that

[Stavros]

1) Don't dry shave. At the very least wet both the blade and your stuble(or beard, whatever) and do not let the blade or stuble dry. I do this most of the time and I don't have irritation.

2) Ideally, use shaving cream/gel. It works.

When you shave first, go with the grain of the beard to get the majority. After that, I go against the grain to get the smooth feeling even though people say not to. I also don't get razor burn doing this.

Did you start shaving recently? If so, I think that's the reason you get razor burn. My skin did that too for about a week or so. Your skin should toughen up an it won't be near as bad.

[Necrix]

What everyone else said and..

Make sure you're not trying to shave too fast, or applying too much pressure.
Also, a shaving gel/cream made for sensitive skin may help. I use a gel for tough beards and compared to regular cream it's awesome.

Good luck, and report back.

[TheKingOfHearts]

last tip

wash your face, then wipe off water
then apply cream/gel then wait a 1min
then shave

some faces need more time to sink in the cream

[alien100]

thanks guys
im gona shave as soon as get some beard

[Necrix]

Any improvements?


BTW: I realize I'm bringing up an old thread, but this is an exception.
There's an update to be had

[alien100]

yep its gone now thx