Get Rid Of Razor Bumps

Razor bumps, ingrown hairs or medically speaking pseudofolliculitis barbae are the small, painful bumps that many people get after shaving.  This bumps generally tend to occur more in people of color or people with curly hair.

What causes these bumps is a number of different factors and they can be difficult to get rid of once you have them.  However you can get rid of them if you follow a ritual before and after you shave.

To get rid of razor bumps you should do the following:

1. If you have razor bumps already use some sort of razor bump treatment to work on the problem.  Products such as Anthony Logistics Ingrown Hair Treatment or Tend Skin get a lot of positive reviews
2. If you don’t have any bumps then you are in great shape already.
3. Before you shave you should thoroughly cleanse your face or whatever area you are planning to shave.  A warm shower before you shave can work wonders as this will soften your hair and open your pores.
4. After cleansing the area apply a pre-shave oil on the area.  This will made your blade glide against your skin easily, less friction will equal less bumps
5. Use a shaving brush to apply a non foaming shave gel.  The use of the shaving brush will get your skin conditioned for the shave.  Non foaming shaving gel allows you to get a closer shave.
6. Always use a sharp blade or a new razor when shaving.  Dull blades are not your friend when it comes to preventing bumps.
7. After you shave you must use a post shave ointment on your skin.  Use a toner that doesn’t contain alcohol as this will really burn!
8. Use moisturizer on the area as skin that isn’t moisturized will produce more razor bumps.
9. Try shaving every other day or as often as you get stubble in the area.  The more you shave, the less the hairs have a chance to grow into your skin causing razor bumps.

If you follow the above steps you will see a dramatic decrease in the amount of razor bumps.  Following the regimen will likely rid you of razor bumps all together, but you must be diligent about how you shave, otherwise the problem can come right back again.