Razor Bumps

[RyzeAbove]

I have fair skin and I shave with an electric razor. I use that stuff for electric razors that makes your hair stand up and you get like a 50% closer shave. Afterwards, I use after shave lotion for my face (sensitive skin and fragrance free). However, I still have razor bumps and burns esp on my right side of my upper neck and below my jaw. How can I avoid this?

Also ingrown hairs over the past couple years have started to be a problem as well. I have this bump thing below my jaw you cant see it but I know its there. Any advice to get rid of and avoid those as well? Thanks again!

 

[BoSoxFanVa]

I have fair skin as well and had the same kind of problems using electric razors. So after trying just about every after shave cream and lotion, I went back to shaving with a razor. I got a fog proof mirror and now I shave in the shower. I only use a blade twice, then toss it away. After a couple of weeks, my razor bumps and burns were gone. I think the key is using a really sharp, clean blade. The blades on electric razors are only so sharp and they can dull quickly.

 

[EricCage]

I always had problems using electric razors. I agree with BoSoxFanVa. currently I use gillette mach III. I preferred the sensor excell though.

Also always shave in the same direction as the hair growth and not against to prevent the razor bumps and ingrown hairs.

 

[richardPB1]

I use the Remington model ES1000, which they call "bump control shaver". Really works.

 

[MainEntry]

Never use an electric razor. Try shaving every other day and then when you shower (you'll need a small mirror).

After shave with alcohol is a no-no. Try some gel with aloe vera or vitamin A and/or a light application of anti-itch creme.

That should do it. If, however, you discover an ingrown hair, I'd make certain to remove it before it really gets way under the skin.

 

[DiaryOfAMadman]

Yea Ryze I'm pretty fair skinned as well (more red then white...LoL) . Ever since I started shaving I used manual razors starting with the Gillette Sensor to most recently the Mach 3 Turbo. All those years I never had razor bumps. Since Christmas I've been trying to get used to an electric razor (Panisonic Vortex) and when I try to get close down around the bottom of my neck (where for some reason a little bit of hair grows in an opposite direction) when I'm done it looks like someone gave me a huge hickey for a a few hours. But I"m still trying to get used to it and I'm now applying less pressure to the electric shaver and it seems to be working better.

 

[LotusOnBuddha]

How about trying Tend skin, its like a toner you would use it after you shave. Splash some on a cotton ball and apply to your beard area. You could always get laser hair removal and never shave again.

 

[jkdenim]

Sounds like the blades have gone dull. Use a blade for shaving and it should improve. I have very dark, strong hair on my face so it requires special attention. Keihls do a good range of shaving creams so you should try it out (although it's not cheap).

 

[caddymac]

Electric always hurt my face. I hate shaving but use a razor in the shower. I like gel better than foam.

 

[JackFTwist]

get some shaving soap - always use a razor, not electric - shaving soap is cheap, or some Neutragena skin cleanising soap - and throw that on first and have a decent shaving cream (Nivea, Neutragena) and if your skin is moist and well lubricated should eliminate the bumps - using a fresh blade can help although I tend to way overuse mine - and I use a sauna enough to keep any crap out my pores - used to have a hell of a problem with razor bumps on my neck but those are long, long forgotten now

 

[radical matt]

Well, my hair is somewhat dark but my hair is really light...and besides that, I look years younger than I am, so growing a beard just isn't my thing (and the're sooo ichy when I try to grow one! Drives me nuts...and takes like a month anyway...), so I like a smooth shave. Generally I go against the grain on my face and I actually get a smooth shave (though it still looks like I have dirt/wiskers above my upper lip and that stupid 5-oclock shadow is annoying considering the hair color so contrasts with my light skin, so it stands out even though it's not that long.)

So far, shaving foam tends to work well, but I can't seem to find it enough. So in the absense of that, I use either the sensitive skin gel stuff or just the same conditioner I use on my head. My problem is I can't seem to get rid of the wiskers along the ridge of my chin. I go up from my neck (which makes my upper neck and cheeks really smooth), then I go down along my chin line from my ears to the middle of my chin (which makes my chin and lower cheeks smooth), but for some reason, just on the underside of my jawline, RIGHT where I put my hand and rub my thumb and pointer finger against when I'm musing something over, I just cannot figure out how to make that area smooth, even if I just shaved. It's driving me nuts, but...oh well. ^_^;

I'm gonna have to try that with the grain thing on my chest, those little red bumps are annoying (though not as annoying as not shaving any. I can't stand the sight of dark brown hair on my essentially white skin. If only my skin was darker or my hair lighter...)

 

[wraithsa]

Razor rash is something we all have had to deal with at least once in our lives. If ur skin is that sensative try not to shave everyday. There is big debate as to what is better blade versus electric - my point is make sure its clean and sharp. Do wash ur face before hand for two reasons
1.) it softens ur beard
2.) cleans away the dirt
Make sure the products u r using are designed for men - that generally helps too - and make sure u dont have a wierd reaction to them - just test them under ur arm for 24 hours if no reaction it should be ok. A good shaving cream is important as it it decreases irritation while shaving it moisturizes and gives u a closer shave.Once u have finished shaving use an aftershave balm - something that sooths. Avoid things with too many oils in as the tend to block the pores - sometimes plain old aloe vera gel is the most simple and basic and it works. SO will this ensure no ingrowns - NOPE - but it will go a long way in preventing them.

 

[xolinlevh]

i use the gelette fusion power razor...shave maybe twice a week. use the blades till they are noticeably dull because new ones are liek $20 for a pack of 4. i get razor burn all the time. mostly around my upper lip and chin. hate it! i shave both with and against the growth of the hair mostly because if i shave just with the growth...its never close enough and theres always some left. my face hair is super dark so even when i finish shaving the remaining stubble is totaly visible =/ looks god awfull

 

[Dave1958]

try the 5 bladed turbo razor. I have used the same blade for about 6 weeks and its still sharp and I shave my head 3 times a week also in addition to daily face shaving. I dont know that the turbo helps other than in washing debris out of blades. I always shave in the shower and never use shaving cream. The luburcating strip is enough for me. BTW, I am one who does have a 5:00 stubble to face, but not appearence of shadow