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How To Get Rid Of Razor Burn

Razor burns come about when a person with sensitive skin use inadequate shaving techniques which may result in the removal of puckered hair follicles and irregular skin. Razor burns can be easily identified by red or irritated skin, scabs, rash and the appearance of hair bumps and/or ingrown hair.

If you are unfortunate enough to suffer the pain of razor there are some things that you can do to get rid of the irritation and if your razor burn is accompanied by ingrown hair you should read this post on how to remove an ingrown hair.

Here are the steps to get rid of razor burn fast:

1. Apply light creams rich in aloe vera or tea tree oil directly to the area to soothe and protect.
2. Avoid shaving until the area heals but if you must shave stick with single blade razors and shave as low as your can with getting too close to the skin.
3. Once the area has healed use an exfoliating cream to slough of dead skin cells.

Tip: Stay away from products containing alcohol which will only dry out and irritate your skin. This includes perfumes, colognes and products meant for treating razor bumps which contain alcohol.

Also, take a look at these shaving tips for men to prevent razor bumps.

How To Remove An Ingrown Hair

So far we have provided you with a lot of preventative methods for getting rid of hair bumps. In this post we will give you a guideline for removing ingrown hairs that may be stuck within the bumps.

Exfoliate. You should not be surprised since exfoliation is mentioned time and time again on this site. This in itself helps to loosen the hair in preparation for removal. Exfoliation will also remove dead skin cells that from the surface of the bumps. Remember to exfoliate gently and in such a way that you do not cause bleeding to the irritated bumps.

Apply a solution that contains salicylic acid. A lot of manufactured treatments for hair bumps contain salicylic acid. Apply your solution or cream daily to prevent further clogging of pores and to reduce swelling associated with hair bumps.

Apply a warm, moist compress directly to the area. Wet a washcloth with hot water and hold firmly over the bumps. This will soften the hair and skin around it and bring it to the surface. This will also serve to open your pores which will help to loosen the hair. If the compress cools, wet and apply again until the hair is visible on the surface of the bump.

Use a sterile needle or tweezers to lift the hair. Only after the hair becomes visible should you then use a needle or tweezers to gently lift the tip of the hair from out of the skin. Do not pull the hair out of the follicle, it is enough to just remove the tip from under the skin. Avoid digging into the skin or cutting to cause bleeding or increase chances of infection. Sterilize the needle or tweezers by cleaning with rubbing alcohol or boiling water.

Clean and moisturize. Wash the area with a gentle, moisturizing cleanser and warm water. Rinse with cool water to close your pores again. Apply a light, water based moisturizer to keep skin soft, moist and supple.

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