Do you notice redness or bumps after shaving? This may be razor burn or razor bumps.
Razor burn, or folliculitis, generally occurs immediately after shaving or when the hair is growing back. It can leave the skin on your skin red and inflamed, or with raised bumps.
Razor bumps are most likely caused by friction from the razor and ingrown hairs.
Ingrown hairs are caused when hair grows into your skin instead of out. These cause pimple-like bumps on the skin. Here is how to get rid of razor bumps:
1. Give it time
Razor burn and razor bumps on your skin should go away with time. Avoid shaving the affected areas while your skin is red or having bumps. Try to shave less often to prevent bumps.
2. Moisturise
After shaving, pat the skin dry with a towel and apply a moisturizer. This will hydrate, soften, and protect your skin as well as ease any itching you may have due to razor burn or razor bumps.
Find a moisturizer that is alcohol-free to avoid irritating your skin. A moisturizer with aloe vera or shea butter can help smooth and hydrate the skin.
In some cases, you may have an allergic reaction to a moisturizer or it could block your hair follicles, causing more ingrown hairs. Stop use of any product that causes these side effects.
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