Razor bumps can be incredibly frustrating and difficult to deal with. If you’ve ever shaved with a razor, you know the feeling – itchy, uncomfortable bumps that appear all over the area you’ve recently shaved, typically along with redness and irritation. Can you get rid of them? If so, how? Here are a few tips to keep in mind so you can avoid razor bumps.
1. Use a Shaving Cream
Shaving creams and gels make your shave much better. They can help with sensitive skin, ingrown hairs, and, yes, razor bumps. If you’re interested in avoiding razor bumps when you shave, a shaving cream should be your first step. Find one that’s tailored to the way you shave and the specific problems you might have.
2. Make Sure Your Razor Is Sharp and Clean
Do you remember when you last changed your razor blade? If you can’t remember, you need to change it. As much as you might want to keep using that disposable razor blade over and over again, every time you use it, it’s getting duller and more prone to nicking you. You should throw out disposable razor blades every time you shave and replace reusable razor blades …
