Razor Burn

loveablesarah

How do you prevent/treat razor burn? I have gotten it after shaving the last 2 times I shaved. It is miserable. I make sure that I get all the shaving cream off in the shower after shaving and I always put lotion on when I get out of the shower, but the last 2 times, I've had the worst burning ever.

So, how do you avoid/treat this miserable condition?

strength

fresh razors

skintimate skin therapy moisturizing lotion

tend skin - for use after you get out of the shower (you can buy this at Ulta/Sephora)

also, make sure you're exfoliating

Lauree1183

Make sure you don't have goosebumps when you shave!  Once I shaved with goosebumps on a portion of my leg and realized the hair didn't grow back for 4 days or more.  So the next time I shaved I made sure my legs were fully goosebumped.  I had 4 incredibly horrible days of razor burn and pain... 

meesa31

strength:

fresh razors

skintimate skin therapy moisturizing lotion

tend skin - for use after you get out of the shower (you can buy this at Ulta/Sephora)

also, make sure you're exfoliating

This.  And make sure you are shaving toward the END of your bathing.  Not first thing.  I do it when I have conditioner on my hair.

I have also found that cheap hair condidtioner is a great "shave cream" and is cheaper than the actual creams and the razor slips across my skin better.  I get the uber cheap stuff from the dollar store and you get a bunch!

jennyk213

Lauree1183:

Make sure you don't have goosebumps when you shave!  Once I shaved with goosebumps on a portion of my leg and realized the hair didn't grow back for 4 days or more.  So the next time I shaved I made sure my legs were fully goosebumped.  I had 4 incredibly horrible days of razor burn and pain... 

OMG, my legs hurt just thinking about this!

I agree with new razors and shaving towards the end of a shower.  I'm using a bottle of Dr. Bronner's shave gel but I'm going back to plain jojoba oil after I use this stuff up.  The Dr. B's works well but the oil moisturizes better. 

huwehotaling

I use Coochie from pure romance and it works wonders.  I never get razor burn anymore.

strength

huwehotaling:

I use Coochie from pure romance and it works wonders.  I never get razor burn anymore.

coochie is definitely one of those words that makes me giggle like a 12 year old.

MichellePete

I exfoliate, use a good razor with Skintimate sensitive shave gel.  If I feel like I'm ending up with burn after shaving I use Aveeno diaper creme.  I heat a small amount in my hands so it melts and then rub it over the areas that burn.  It stops it from burning and doesn't really have a smell.

decemberjen

For sensitive areas I shave "with" the direction of the hair growth, instead of against it.

strength

i was also going to say that i apply baby powder (i use the johnsons lavender) to my bikini area before i put my panties on too. it keeps things nice and dry. lush makes a great product specifically for this but baby powder is less expensive and seems to work just as good.

drak0094

This is genius! I am bummed it has taken me this long to hear this trick- is it weird to say I'm excited to try it?!

destination09

I also use Bikini Zone on my bikini line which is the only place i get razor burn.  It works great.  I use it right when I get out of the shower.  can get it at Target or any pharmacy