11 tricks to prevent and soothe red irritated skin after shaving
Redness, burning, pain: skin irritation after shaving is one of the most common skin rashes and is anything but fun. If you’re tired of having to give your face a break while shaving so your skin can recover, then this is the guide you’ve been looking for: 11 expert tricks to avoid skin irritation after shaving.
How to prevent and soothe the common skin rash:
1. Want to look on top form? Shave two hours before
This gives your skin enough time to relax. Any redness on your face or rash on your chin should have subsided over this time.
2. Cut out long or difficult to shave hair
To prevent skin irritation after a shave, then look for long or stubborn hair and trim it before shaving. The OneBlade has a stubble comb with multiple lengths to trim those stubborn hairs before the actual shave. A little hint: those troublesome hairs are more likely found under your jawbone or around your Adam’s apple.
3. Wait until your skin has dried after you wash
If you are prone to red irritated skin, try shaving with dry skin. Wash your face before you start but give yourself a break of five minutes before shaving to allow your face to dry completely. Wet skin can interfere with the smooth movement of the razor on your face and can cause more skin irritation after a shave.
4. Use specially formulated products to prevent skin irritation on your face
If you prefer a wet shave, be sure to use a shaving cream or gel that is suitable for your skin type but won’t dry out your skin. This will take a bit of “trial and error” until you find the perfect product for you. The OneBlade is handy because its water-resistant design means you can use it for a dry or wet shave, even in the shower.The OneBlade also follows the contours of your face and doesn’t cut too close, which keeps your skin comfortable.
5. Shave in circular movements
Knowing the correct shaving technique can help you avoid skin irritation after shaving. Guide your shaver in small, circular and uniform movements over your entire face. This way, you’ll catch hair that grows in any direction without causing red irritated skin with an abrasive shaving movement. Remember: take your time.
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6. Gentle pressure helps to avoid skin irritation after shaving
When you increase the pressure, you also increase the friction, so always be gentle. Shave from start to finish with light pressure, and try not to press the razor into your face. Also, don’t repeatedly shave the same area - no wants a bright red rash on their chin. Divide your face into sections and make sure you don’t overdo it on one of the sections.
7. Don’t shave too close
There is such thing as too close for comfort. To avoid skin irritation after shaving, try not to shave too close. Use a razor like the OneBlade – the blades never get too close to your face, leaving your skin comfortable, but also thoroughly-shaven and smooth.
8. Taut your skin to tackle hard-to-reach hairs
If you struggle with the last few hard-to-catch hairs, taut the skin to lift the hair. This makes it easier for the razor to catch the stragglers. Make sure you’re using a sharp and effective razor, like the OneBlade. Its double-sided blade means you can easily and effectively shave from any direction to get rid of every awkward hair.
9. Avoid red irritated skin with an alcohol-free aftershave
After shaving, apply a soothing, alcohol-free aftershave balm. This can soothe your skin and help prevent common skin rashes by cooling and moisturising, and allowing any skin irritation on the face to fade away. Why non-alcoholic? Alcohol disinfects the skin, but it can also dry it out, resulting in a raw feeling and red irritated skin.
10. Clean your razor
To prevent skin irritation after a shave, good hygiene is essential, so always clean your shaver during and after shaving. Run the razor under some lukewarm water – make sure you’re using a water-resistant razor, like the OneBlade, to avoid any water damage to the blades. Shake off excess water and let it dry, and change your blades to keep it as sharp as possible. A dull blade will leave your face feeling sore and even more irritated. Never run out with the Philips OneBlade blade subscription.
11. Shave regularly – but not too regularly
Shave around three times a week for best results and to keep your skin accustomed to an electric razor. Then it can recover for a day in between shaves, and you won’t have to pre-trim your facial hair, as it’ll always stay short.
If you follow these tips to look after your face and avoid skin irritation after shaving, you’ll soon start to see improvements in your skin. And if not, there’s always the 3-day beard…
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