We will start with the best ways to prevent razor bumps, which include;
Avoid Sharing Your Razor
Sharing a razor causes cross-contamination, making it a sure way of developing razor bumps. What on earth is cross-contamination? Now listen, a razor used by someone else is dominated by dead skin cells and other bacteria. When you use this dirty razor, the bacteria contaminate the microabrasions on your skin, resulting in rashes, burns, and bumps.
Wash Your Skin with Warm, Soapy Water
After shaving, make washing your skin with warm soapy water a ritual. Warm soapy water opens the pores (sweat ducts), reducing the risk of ingrown hairs.
Normalize Using a Shaving Cream or Cream
Free-style shaving can be dangerous. The extreme friction created in the grooming process triggers dryness, irritation, burns, and bumps. Again, all creams or gels may not work with your skin. If you have sensitive or acne-prone or sensitive skin, you may want a skincare product that does not harbor irritating ingredients.
How To Get Rid of Razor Bumps
One of the best ways to get rid of razor bumps is exfoliating. While there are tons of exfoliants in the market, as a registered dermatologist, I advise that you recruit salt-based scrubs for this job. Apply the exfoliant gently in a circular motion and thoroughly rinse your skin. The exfoliant removes dead skin cells that irritate, encouraging healing.
A moisturizer may also be instrumental in the fight against razor bumps. However, you may want something that resonates with your skin. For this reason, opt for a moisturizer with friendly ingredients. Irritating ingredients may worsen inflammation in your skin, which is not a good thing. What if moisturizers and exfoliants fail? This is where acid-based products come in handy. Products with salicylic acid and glycolic acid unclog sweat ducts and get rid of dead skin cells, promoting healing. Intrigued? Perfect.
MS, University of Latvia
I am deeply convinced that each patient needs a unique, individual approach. Therefore, I use different psychotherapy methods in my work. During my studies, I discovered an in-depth interest in people as a whole and the belief in the inseparability of mind and body, and the importance of emotional health in physical health. In my spare time, I enjoy reading (a big fan of thrillers) and going on hikes.
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