subject: Tips To Reduce Razor Burn From Shaving [print this page] Razor burn is something that many men experience on their face almost every day. It can be painful especially on certain days of the year like the warmer days. It's not fun to have your neck feel this irritation and heat during the day. There are things that you can be doing that will help you reduce the chances of getting this problem. Find out what you might be forgetting to do that is causing this problem.
Clean your face before you shave. Warm water will open up the pores on the face making it easier to shave. This can also be done while you are in the shower.
Shave with the grain and not against the grain. It's sometimes taught that going against the grain will get a closer shave. Go with the grain and you will reduce irritation on your face. You will still get a great shave.
Use fresh and clean razors. Many times the blade is worn you and you are continuing to use them. You need to replace these or even sharpen then with certain devices. This is best for faces that tend to have this problem.
Get a shaving gel that will also moisturize your face. If you use something like soap, it will dry up your face. Shaving cream is fine but that extra moisture will make a huge difference.
Don't put too much pressure on your face while shaving. The blade will cut even if you aren't being forceful.
Close the pores once you are done. This can be done with very cold water on your face. Use this while washing the shaving cream off your face.
Use an aftershave that doesn't burn you. Sometimes the redness on the face is caused by the aftershave.
Know if you are dealing with an ingrown hair problem. Sometimes you might feel a burning at just certain spots in the face. At times you have ingrown hairs that need to be dealt with.
