Acne and Shaving Bumps – How to Avoid
Itching after shaving is something which most of us have to face. The itching is on the bumps probably caused because of the shaving. These tiny shaving bumps are technically called as pseudofolliculitis barbae. These bumps are more or less similar to the acne breakouts. These are caused by the inflammation of hair follicles due to shaving.
Good news is that these shaving bumps can be very easily prevented. You can very easily learn a way to shave smartly in such a manner that these bumps are not formed. You just have to follow some simple steps.
– Take a start with the help of warm water. This keeps the area to be shaved hydrated.
– Use right shaving cream that goes with your skin type. Always prefer a thin shaving cream which helps the razor to move smoothly on the skin and will prevent the skin from inflammation.
– Select a good razor. Try using electric razor. That won’t give you a close shave. But will decrease the chances of acne breakout. If you use blade remember to change the blade whenever you shave. Triple edged blades take the hair out of the follicles and they shave under the skin.The epidermis then develops again in the due course of time but over the opening of the follicle. When the hair comes to grow again it attempts to take escape from the follicle which has been closed. This causes the skin to inflame after some day of shaving.
– Always shave down. This applies for both women and men. This also decreases the irritation and reduces the chances of the scratches.
– Use an antibacterial gel to condition the skin after shaving. This prevents the bacteria to enter into the open follicle.
Following the above mentioned steps greatly reduce the chances of development of shaving bumps.
