Tips on Treating Razor Burn
Since razor burn usually results in micro-scabbing and raised skin, the best way to get rid of it is to allow it to heal before shaving again. There are of course, additional steps you can take to speed up the healing process:
Do:
* Use a mild exfoliant that contains salicylic acid daily. This will slough off old, dead surface skin that otherwise could clog up your pores and limit oxygen to the effected areas. Do not scrub razor-burned skin.
* Use aloe vera or a soothing after shave. They will speed up your recovery and soothe that raw feeling that accompanies razor burn.
* Shave carefully until it heals, switch to a razor with a single-blade or wire guard for a while. The shave won’t be close, but you won’t be slicing your skin up before it can heal either.
* If you continue shaving, combine these steps with the preventative steps in the next section.
Do not:
* Use products containing alcohol - it will dry out your skin and increase irritation.
* Scrub or scratch razor burned skin. It will increase irritation and the risk of infection.
* Apply colognes or perfumes to razor burned skin.