Razor Burns | How To Get Rid Of Razor Burn

Shaving involves the application of external pressure on the skin and the hair follicles, which might cause local irritation and pain, especially if the natural texture of your facial hair is coarse and your skin is sensitive. The inflammation, burning sensation and sometimes appearance of boils on the area of the skin that has been shaved is commonly referred to as razor burns. This often occurs if the skin and the roots of the hair are not properly moisturized at the time of shaving. Running the razor in the direction opposite to that of the natural growth of hair can also cause razor burns. The excessive use of alcohol-based after shave lotions may also cause the skin to become too dry and lead to this condition.

Home Remedies For Razor Burn Treatment

• Mash a few fresh strawberries into a pulp and add a spoonful of sour cream to it. Now apply this paste on the shaved area and leave it on for 15 minutes, and then rinse it off gently with water.


• Applying aloe vera gel on the skin also soothes inflammation and relieves the burning sensation.


• Similarly, covering the area with a few thin slices of raw potato is effective in treating razor burns.


• In addition, you can also soak a piece of cotton wool in apple cider vinegar and dab the affected area with this for instant relief.


• Another popular remedy for razor burns is to dissolve two uncoated aspirin tablets in a little amount of lukewarm water and massage your skin with this paste. Wash it away after 10 minutes.

Tips To Avoid Razor Burn

Besides these home remedies, there are several easy ways of preventing razor burns.

• It is advisable that you shave immediately after taking a bath, as the skin and the hair are both adequately hydrated and soft at this stage and there are lesser chances of hurting yourself while shaving.


• Alternatively, you could also soak your hair and the skin around it with lukewarm water for around 10 minutes before shaving, in order to ensure that shaving becomes easier.


• You should always use your shaving cream or foam in circular motions counter to the direction of natural hair growth, and only then use the razor along the direction in which hair grows.


• Do not pull or stretch your skin while shaving, as this puts unnecessary pressure on the skin and can damage it.


• Softening your skin and hair with pre-shave oil is also a good option.