Less Razor Burn From Electric Razors
Posted: Friday, October 23, 2009
by Tim Wakeling
Computers One Step at a Time
I've said in lots of places that if you use an electric razor and suffer from razor burn, bumps or rash, my advice to you is to get a double edged safety razor. When I use an electric razor, the underside of my chin is covered in razor rash. But nowadays I use a double edged razor and I virtually never get any at all. But I know not everyone is willing to make the switch – electric shavers seem so quick and handy.
- First of all, wash first – have your shower before you shave. (But make sure you dry off properly!) When I first started shaving, I was told to shave before I showered so the hairs stuck up stiffer. But it only makes it harder to cut them – which means more burn. If you don't want to shower first, at least wash your face in good hot water.
- If it's really bad, use a pre-shave lotion. If you're in the
- Make sure the blades in your shaver are clean and sharp. To clean them, take them off and use a little brush – one should have come with the shaver. Get it really clean of shaving dust. And every so often, when it stops shaving so well, replace them or use a little gadget to sharpen them.
- While you're shaving, be gentle, move the shaver slowly so it doesn't tug and use a mirror so you can see what you're doing and be precise. It makes more difference than you'd think.
- Afterwards use a good after-shave balm. Not an alcohol based one. One that moisturises. Or if your shaving burn is particularly bad one day, try a witch hazel based lotion of some kind or other. It'll sting at first but will actually help to heal your skin.
That's my advice, if you must stick with electric.
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