Rash from shaving? What to do when you have razor rash

• Shave regularly. If you shave roughly every other day, your hair won’t grow too long. This will prevent unnecessary friction and therefore reduce skin irritation and any rashes after shaving.

• Keep cool. Heat and a high level of humidity cause more friction during shaving. In the summer, try to shave in the evening or early in the morning when it’s still cool.

• If you really need to use shaving gel… rinse your skin thoroughly afterwards with lukewarm water.

• If you’re using a Philips shaver, use small, circular movements. This guarantees an efficient but skin-friendly and smooth shave.

• Try dry shaving. Rashes aren’t as common when shaving dry skin, so give it a try and see how your skin gets on.

• Shave smart. Have a system. Don’t shave haphazardly or shave the same area multiple times unless you need to shave more hair. Instead, approach your face in sections, shaving each part as efficiently as possible.

• Rinse your shaver after use. Ten seconds under running water is enough for most shavers to ensure that the shaver can glide smoothly over your skin when you next use it.

• Care for your skin. Keeping your skin hydrated will keep it looking and feeling its best. Apply a little bit of a mild moisturising cream daily to strengthen your natural skin barrier and clean your face thoroughly once a week to remove dead skin cells.

As you know, there’s no failsafe shaving rash treatment or prevention method. But if you’re getting a rash after a shave, make sure you give all the steps a go to see how much you can improve your skin. Read more advice on shaving pimples, razor burn or whether to wet or dry shave on our blog.