Don't ruin your summer with a wrong pair

Razor bumps are an irritation to both men and women and especially men of color who are most affected. These familiar pimples are caused when shaved hair regrows and then pierces the skin again. When it does this the skin in turn responds and attacks the hair as if it was a foreign object. This counter attack is what causes swelling and pain. The bumps can also become inflamed and swollen making it extremely difficult to shave. Those who attempt to shave over these bumps are greeted with bleeding and possible future scarring of the skin.

Razor bumps are also called “ingrown hairs” Both men and women are affected by ingrown hairs but if you have course or curly hair, you are more prone. This is exactly why men and women of color fall victim to ingrown hairs more than other races. Men mostly experience razor bumps under their chins and on their facial cheeks because these are the areas where they tend to shave the most. Women mostly shave the bikini area and this is where they tend to be attacked by ingrown hairs.

As annoying as ingrown hairs are, there are ways to limit their occurrence and even to totally eradicate them. Many people spend a lot of money and time seeking ways to eliminate razor bumps but you will be surprised at just how easy and simply the proven methods are. Let us examine a few.

Before you shave, take a shower or bath, preferably warm water. This softens the hair follicles making it easier to shave. It also makes the skin soft and ready for shaving.

Another tip that is very helpful and which is also widely ignored is the state of the razor. Never reuse a razor. Statistics show that most people use the same razor at least 5 times! This is one of the major causes of razor bumps. This is because a dull blade does not shave close and instead leaves a stump of hair that has a very pointed head which then grows and punctures the skin as it curls inwards.

Also when shaving, avoid short repeated strokes in the same general area. Most people think that if they move the razor repeatedly in the same short strokes on one area it will eradicate razor bumps. This is untrue.

Using of gels and shaving cremes when shaving is also very helpful. These are no longer costly and can be found in many neighborhood pharmacies. Using cremes while shaving also lessens the possibility of infection if the razor is blunt.

These are some easy steps to take to eradicate ingrown hairs and can be very inexpensive.

By: Jimmy Jamm