Avoiding Razor Burn

1. Prep your skin before shaving by using a face scrub to exfoliate and help lift the hairs from under your skin. 

2. Liberally wet your face and apply shaving cream. Wait 2-3 minutes before shaving. The use of a shaving cream that contains vitamins and Aloe Vera is preferable over brands which may contain skin irritants such as sodium laurel sulphate. 

3. Use a high quality razor and change the blade often. Dull blades are often the cause of skin irritations and shaving nicks. 

4. Shave in the direction the hair grows on your face. 

5. Do not pick at the bumps, as this tends to make them worse. 

6. If possible, take the weekend off from shaving to give the irritation time to improve.