If you have a forest of facial hair, then you are not new to razor bumps. They can be extremely itchy an, uncomfortable and sometimes painful. But one thing we all seem to unanimously agree is the fact that well only have ourselves to blame when it comes to razor bumps.
The razor bumps can be easily avoided and that soft or rather healthy looking shaving skin can be achieved. Applying too much pressure when shaving, bad shaving blunt and dull razors are but some of the common causes of razor bumps. You should also lubricate your skin very well before shaving as any skin that is not well lubricated can be susceptible to razor bumps. Avoid bunt or dull blades as they cause the hair to be separated from the shafts and make them to curl in the skin follicles. So when the sharpened hair tips begin to grow thy trigger irritation, cysts, pimples and pustules.
The best home remedies for razor bumps are taking the preventive measures. This is simply because the condition can be easily avoided in the first place. When shaving always remember to use warm water. Take your time to moisturize the skin well before shaving then shave in the direction of the hair growth. Begin with the easier area around your cheeks, the neck and the jaw line. If you can exfoliate your skin with a loofah or a scrub of a table spoon of baking soda and liquid soap, do so.
As soon as you are done with shaving, apply some witch hazel as it is a good antiseptic that can prevent razor bumps. Alternatively you can soak two asprin tablets without coating in a little warm water. Then as soon as the asprin softens, apply the liquid gently on the skin when you are done with shaving. This will get rid of the itchiness and will kill any infection on the freshly shaved skin. Three drops of glycerin, two uncoated asprin tablets and a little cup of water can be mixed to make a paste. Use this paste as a skin toner after shaving, but if you are allergic to asprin, then do not use it at all.
If you already have the bumps, do not worry about it. All you need to do is to apply some apple cider vinegar on the bumps. Apple cider vinegar is very effective when it comes to treating razor bumps and can give first positive results. Aloe Vera is also good and can be used if you do not like apple coder vinegar. But keep in mind that fresh aloe Vera is the most effective. Just get a fresh aloe Vera leaves, cut across and use the fresh natural gel on the razor bumps. Other effective razor bumps home remedies include lavender essential oils and chamomile tea bags. You can mix the tow or use one at a time.
Then remember to keep your fingers off the razor bumps. They may be itchy but scratching them will only worsen the situation. If you really have to scratch make sure you do so with clean hands so as to prevent the bumps from worsening.
