How To Stop Razor Bumps

Do you want to know how to stop razor bumps? With shaving comes razor bumps. The easiest way to get rid of them is to stop razor bumps before they start. They are an uncomfortable and unsightly side affect of shaving.  Razor bumps are caused by ingrown hairs or irritation to the skin caused by shaving. Learning the correct way to shave will effectively stop razor bumps.

Things you will need:

• Razor
• Shaving Cream
• Exfoliating Cloth or Scrub
• Aloe vera or tea tree oil cream

1. Soften the hair with warm water. This can be done by shaving after a shower or soaking a washcloth in very warm water and holding it over the area for five minutes. It is easier to shave hair that has been softened. This will keep you from having to shave the same area several times, which irritates the skin and causes razor bumps. It also allows the razor to cut the hair straight through and not at an angle that will cause ingrown hairs. 
2. Exfoliate the skin before shaving to remove dead skin around the hair to give you a closer shave. An exfoliating cloth or scrub will do the job to reduce the chance of ingrown hairs.
3. Apply shaving cream to help the razor glide more smoothly. Allow it to sit on the area for a few minutes to soften the hair even more. This prevents the razor from dragging over the skin and causing nicks and bumps.  Hair conditioner is also a good replacement for shaving cream.
4. Shave in the direction the hair grows. Shaving against the grain does not give you a closer shave. It can change the direction the hair grows back causing ingrown hair  and razor bumps. Do not shave the same area more then once to get a closer shave. If you have allowed the hair to soften with warm water and shaving cream, then once should be enough.
5. Rinse the shaved area with cold water. Warm water is used to open the pours and soften the hair. Cold water will close the pores to keep bacteria out and skin irritation to a minimum.
6. Rinse your razor with rubbing alcohol after each use to remove bacteria.   If you shave every day, make sure you change the blade once a week to stop razor bumps. 
7. Cover existing razor bumps with an aloe vera or tea tree oil cream.  Switch to a single blade razor while it is healing. Razors with more then one blade are designed to give you a closer shave, but are more likely cause razor bumps. Avoid picking the bumps which will cause scarring. Use the exfoliating product to help raise the hair from the bump. 

Tip:

• To stop razor bumps, stop using a razor.  Try a depilatory cream or hair remover.