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

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    An annoying skin rash after shaving is often the price you pay for smooth skin, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re prone to a rash after a shave, it might be a sign that you have sensitive skin. To avoid irritation and rashes from shaving, you just need the right tools and methods that’ll leave you smoothly shaven for your next date or party.

    Tools: arm yourself against razor burn rash

    To indulge your skin and give it a break from shaving burn, use a shaver that irritates it as little as possible. Electric shavers help to prevent razor rash, so that’s a great place to start.  An electric razor helps to minimise the possibility of disturbing your natural skin barrier and therefore reduce the risk of developing a rash from shaving.

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    A shaver such as the OneBlade contours to the curves of your face and body – whether you’re keen to avoid shaving burn or just want to remove hair gently. If you prefer a wet shave, you can use the OneBlade in the shower, thanks to its water-resistant design. The skin guard on the OneBlade face+body offers an extra layer of protection for any body part, including your sensitive areas. For the face and neck, a gentle razor is recommended to prevent possible shaving burn. The OneBlade doesn’t shave too close to your skin to keep it comfortable.

    Method: reduce your rash by shaving correctly

    It’s not just the tools that help to prevent shaving burn, you need to know exactly how to shave while taking care of your skin. Shaving technology has moved leaps and bounds over the years, and there’s more to it now than shaving foam and strong pressure. But when it comes to razor rash treatment and the best thing for shaving rash, you should always keep in mind how you shave.

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    Unfortunately, there is no perfect shaving rash treatment or shaving rash cure. Instead, it’s about approaching shaving correctly. These few simple tricks can help to prevent a rash from shaving, even for the most sensitive skin:

    • 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.

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