Bid adieu to razor burns
Running late, and have no other option but to get rid of unwanted body hair with a razor? While it may the best and quickest solution, it can also leave you with razor burns. Whether you shave your arms, legs or other parts of your body, it can be rather devastating to get post-shaving rashes or razor burns.
WHAT CAUSES AFTERSHAVE IRRITATION
After-shave itching may indicate folliculitis or razor burn. As per several medical papers, the following can cause skin irritation after shaving:
Shaving too frequently l
Using bad-quality razors l
Using too much pressure l while shaving Shaving the hair against the l grain
Using products with l artificial smells and chemicals
HOW TO DEAL WITH RAZOR BURNS
After-effects of shaving can leave your skin irritated with red bumps and ingrown hair, which can last a few days. However, if they last longer than that, you must see a dermatologist to understand the exact cause. For those of you who experience razor burns on a daily basis and don’t know what to do, fret not! Celebrity dermatologist and cosmetologist Dr Geetika Mittal Gupta took to her Instagram account to share some insights on how you can deal with them:
The best solution is to use a l good quality razor that is not too harsh on the skin. You should change the razor blades every 5-7 shaves. A warm shower might be a l handy solution for razor burns! Taking a quick shower will open up the pores and soften the hair. Another trick suggested by l
Dr Gupta is to exfoliate the skin before you shave it. “This will not only smoothen your skin, but will also help in getting a close shave,” she explains.
A very essential step is to l shave in the direction of hair growth as shaving in the opposite direction might irritate the hair follicles. Moisturising the area with l unscented and calming lotions can also help.