Shaving can become a nuisance due to its daily repetition and the constant appearance of ingrown hairs, razor bumps and razor burn. However, the removal of unwanted hair seems to outweigh these troublesome skin problems.

So, what can we do? There are a couple of ways to circumvent razor burn, bumps and ingrown hairs. The following text will examine ingrown hairs and razor burn as well as their treatment options.

Razor Burn

Razor burn is a very common side effect of shaving. It is also known as barber's rash. Dull razors, sensitive skin and shaving without shaving lotions are all things that can lead to razor burn.

There are two ways to deal with razor burn: treatment and prevention.

If you already have a case of razor burn, you should use products with natural ingredients like aloe vera and snail serum. These products will relieve irritated skin and moisturize it.

To prevent razor burn use a new razor. Use shaving lotion and warm water to prepare your skin before the shaving process. Also avoid shaving the same area more than once. Apply alcohol-free toner after shaving. This way you will help reduce the probability of developing a rash.

Ingrown Hairs and Razor Bumps

Ingrown hairs and razor bumps are basically the same thing. Sometimes when shaven hair grows in, it does not break through the skin and begins growing under the skin. Both ingrown hairs and razor bumps can lead to itching, redness and swelling.

To minimize these effects you may also want to use natural creams that contain snail serum. Glycoconjugates found in snail serum lead to the regeneration of skin cells. They also contain natural antimicrobial peptides that eliminate infection.

Preventing razor bumps and ingrown hairs is a simple task and can help avoid bigger problems like infections or lesions. The prevention method depends on the hair removal technique.

If you use waxing as a hair removal technique, it is very important that the hair is of the adequate length before waxing. Usually 1/4" is enough for the waxing process. Also, make sure that your skin is clean and free from lotions and oils so that the wax can adhere properly. If your hair is too slippery or short, the waxing process might lead to that are more prone to result in ingrown hairs.

If you are going to shave, prepare the area beforehand. As we mentioned before, use warm water on the area you are going to shave. Also use shaving lotion to soften the hair and avoid razor cuts as well as shaving in the same direction the hair grows, not against it will help avoid ingrown hairs.