How To Prevent And Treat Razor Bumps

Shaving is one of the most popular methods of removing unwanted body hairs. However, it is associated with a problem, especially if the process is not done properly. Razor bumps is an after effect of improper shaving using a razor blade. Although the razor blade can give you the smoothest shave possible, it is also the blade with the highest chances of developing razor bumps. This article will be showing you some tips that will help you prevent razor bumps after shaving. Shaving with the help of a razor blade is not as messy as shaving powder, but improper shaving using this tool can give you razor bumps. Once razor bumps are developed, you need to let the hair grow for a while before taking further actions. Let it rest for 3 to 4 days, because further action to resolve this problem will only irritate your skin, and could further worsen the case. Razor bumps or shaving bumps technically known as Pseudofolliculities Barbae is an after effect of shaving with the razor blade especially when...

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Which is better for razor bumps (ingrown hairs) on the neck, electric shavers or blades?
[2008-02-05 07:38:39]

Any suggestions? I get razor bumps around my neck area, currently using a blade (mach 3), will changing to an electric razor cause more problems or help?

don't try to shave over ingrown hairs. You need to put warm compress on the skin and then exfoliate to remove the skin covering the hair if it's not to deep. Use a loofah and maybe a mild facial scrub or something. Then always make sure your skin is soft

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Will an electric razor help with ingrown hairs?
[2009-08-07 14:10:32]

I use a Mach 3 now and it has worked best so far but I still have trouble with ingrown hairs. Has anyone has success with electrics? How about different gels and aftershaves?

generally the electric razor won't give you as close as a shave and thus your chance of getting ingrown hairs will be reduced - you may have to shave more often