How to Get Rid of Razor Bumps
People who want to know how to get rid of razor bumps often
don't realize that rough, tough stubble that feels like it could cut
glass is absorbent. The importance of this is simple: Hair that has
absorbed water is much softer and easier to cut. Being able to easily
cut the hair results in less skin irritation and a decreased chance of
getting razor bumps due to the fact that the tip of the hair will be
cleanly cut and smooth - not sharp and at risk of poking back into a
neighboring follicle.
Preventing razor bumps is of extreme importance because not only is it
cosmetically unappealing and physically painful, razor bumps can easily
become infected.
Water Temperature is Important!
There are a few myths being propagated stating that throughout the shaving process you need to use scalding water in order to kill any bacteria that might be floating around. Quite simply, this is not true. While hotter water has its benefits, it’s not going to do a thing to creepy-crawlies. In fact, using too hot of water to wash or rinse your skin will only worsen any kind of skin condition you have or are trying to avoid. The temperature of the water you should use to rinse your skin before shaving should be warm to hot - nothing hotter than what your comfortable shower water temperature is. In fact, simply jumping out of the shower and leaving your skin dripping wet is a great way to pre-moisten hair. More sensitive spots such as leg (especially thighs) and bikini areas are best done during or after a bath. Washing and rinsing with warm water before you shave opens up the skins pores which aids in reducing all kinds of irritation while shaving. Using cold water, on the other hand, does just the opposite. The only time to use cold water while shaving is at the very end of your routine to close your pores quickly, helping your skin to recover and be able to protect itself sooner.
Wash First
Antibacterial soap is a must for shaving the bikini area, and recommended for everywhere else. Eliminating bacteria prior to shaving makes infection much, much less likely and the soap aids in the hairs absorption of water.
Massage The Skin
When washing your skin before you shave, be sure take about a
minute gently massaging the soap into and around the skin
you’ll be shaving. This massaging motion does several things,
aside from the obvious cleaning: It really helps to open
up pores and ensures that the hair absorbs as much water as possible.
This one simple pre-shave routine has helped countless people who
wanted to know how to get rid of razor bumps. While it may not seem
like it would have much of an effect, just by trying it once alongside
other shaving techniques listed on this site, you should be able to
notice within a few days that you're not producing as many (or any) new
razor bumps.