Fight razor bumps — and get happy.
Looking for a solution to clearer skin without razor bumps resulting from ingrown hairs? The medical term for razor bumps is “pseudofolliculitis barbae”; however they are not caused by an infection itself, but rather by the regrowth of hair after it has been shaved which then causes an infection. Razor bumps typically happen when you have curly or kinky hair and the hair grows back into the skin instead of outward.The good news is that a regimented routine of cleansing, shaving, and post-shave can help you knock out razor bumps.
Five Easy Steps to Life without Razor Bumps:
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1. Knock away the dead skins cells that can inhibit shaving and raise up your beard by using a face scrub in the shower 1 or 2 times a week.
2. Prep and soften your beard with a quality shaving cream. Let it sit on your skin for about a minute before you start shaving.
3. When shaving, always use a razor with a sharp blade. Pick a day of the week and replace that blade once a week. And remember, the blade is its sharpest on its first use, so use with care.
You don’t want to apply too much pressure and never stretch or pull your skin while shaving. Shaving too closely can cause the hair to get trapped inside the hair follicle and grow inwards instead of out.
4. Rinse your face with cold water to close the pores and pat your face dry with a towel. Never rub a towel across your face.
5. Apply a post-shave razor bump solution that contains salicylic acid. Many products claim to help treat ingrown hairs, but the reality is that salicylic acid is the one active substance that can visibly improve ingrown hairs and razor bumps. It is a dermatological-grade ingredient that exfoliates, moisturizes, clears pores and can help prevent infection.
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To get you on the path to clearer skin, SIR Spa recommends a combination of a face scrub, a quality shave cream, and a post-shave razor bump solution. Baxter of California — Trusted Men’s Skin Care Products since 1965 MenScience — With Dermatological-Grade Ingredients MD Skincare |
