Shaving is a process that feels fantastic when it goes smoothly, but can bring you a lot of discomfort when something goes wrong. Bumps after shaving are very common among men, but, luckily, this situation is not hopeless. Find out how to prevent and how to prevent bumps after shaving!
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1. What are shaving bumps?
Shaving bumps, or razor bumps, are sore areas that appear on the skin after shaving. Bumps resemble pimples in appearance, but the nature of these two skin defects is different.
Bumps after shaving almost always have ingrown hairs in them: some hairs grow directly back into the skin, and others appear on the surface of the skin only to grow back into the bump again. Avoid the temptation to pluck those visible ingrown hairs out – you’ll only make them grow back deeper.
Razor bumps can not only feel uncomfortable for a while, but can also turn into scar tissue that is very hard to get rid of and can significantly spoil your spotlessly shaven look.
2. How to shave without bumps
Of course, you can always buy a bump cream to remove existing shaving bumps, but you’ll get a much better result if you follow a few simple rules for clean shaving that doesn’t result in painful bumps. Here they are:
- Before shaving, wash your face with hot water. This will loosen up the pores, making it easier for the razor to flawlessly shave off your facial hair.
- Once or twice a week, treat your face skin with a face scrub with large particles to remove any dead skin cells and give your skin an even smoother feel.
- Make sure your razor is always super sharp: if you’re using disposable razors, change them as often as needed, and prefer to replace razor blades in a regular razor, don’t forget to do it regularly.
- One of the worst things you can do is shave dry skin or skin that has only been wetted with water. Use a good shaving cream that forms a thick and smooth lather, allowing your razor to glide better.
- The best way to prevent razor bumps from appearing on your skin is to only shave in the direction your hair growth. This technique may take some time getting used to, but spotless skin without sore bumps is definitely worth it.
- After opening your pores before the shaving, put a wet cloth soaked in cold water on the areas you’ve just shaved to close the pores again.
2. How to get rid of bumps after shaving
If you’ve tried your best to avoid razor bumps but still notice them appear after every shave, here is how to get rid of shaving bumps in a few simple steps.
- Witch hazel works as a natural antiseptic that prevents your razor bumps from getting infected and speeds up the healing process.
- Lemon juice is naturally acidic, and while applying it directly to your shaving bumps may feel uncomfortable initially, the juice will reduce the redness and prevent bacteria from forming inside the bumps.
- Wondering how to get rid of razor bumps on neck? Hot and cold compresses may be the answer! A hot water compress will open up your pores, allowing the ingrown hairs to come out, while compresses made with a soft cloth and cold water will reduce the redness and soothe the irritated skin.
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