What Can Be Done to Prevent Razor Burn?
My carefully researched routine to prevent razor burn has developed over time and changed with the introduction of new products. I enjoy the clossness of a shave that a razor provides, so I do not use an electric shaver, although many people report that this is the best way to eliminate the heartbreak of razor burn altogether. I begin by washing my face in the shower, both to remove skin-irritants, like skin oils, chemicals, and bacterium, as well as to thoroughly saturate my hair with water. Wet hair shaves much better than dry, and most hair types take at least two minutes to fully saturate. Next, I apply a shaving cream. Contrary to another node on the topic of shaving cream, I always use shaving cream because I find that my facial hair is so thick that I require the extra lubrication that the lather provides. I now shave with delicate, but firm and controlled, pressure. Next, I rinse my face with cold water to help soothe and prevent swelling and inflammation. I gently pat the skin
