Comments on: How To Prevent Razor Burn

By: Nathan

Nathan — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:13:30 +0000

Good article, but I would suggest that people stay far, far away from cortisone creams. While they are really good at decreasing inflammation and redness, prolonged use will cause thinning of your skin which can lead to infection and other problems – even sagging and tearing.

Take Care!
Nathan

By: Phil

Phil — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:39:54 +0000

I use Bronner soap when I shower, and afterward give my face another lathering with Bronners. Gives me the s-m-o-o-t-h-e-s-t shaves. I am 64 years old.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:55:50 +0000

For us middleaged dudes, the corollary to shaving the face seems to be dealing with other wild stray hair in the vicinity like on the ears.. what is the best way olde skool to groom that, a little hot wax or sugaring?

By: MB

MB — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 05:55:20 +0000

I use Ozeoil shaving oil from Australia, I don’t have any issues about razor burn anymore. Check them out at ozeoil.com

By: Eden Wynter

Eden Wynter — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:53:23 +0000

I have found that Jojoba oil works great on my skin. After my shower I apply a little bit of the oil to face and neck and then apply shaving cream on top of that, then proceed to shave. After I rinse off residue I apply another thin layer of Jojoba oil to sensitive area like neck while skin is still moist. The oil is very light and absorbs quickly and eliminates irritation. I have perfect skin every time.

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 13:22:45 +0000

My girlfriend gave me this product, ExfoliShave; totally eliminated my razor burn and allows me to shave less often. At first, the stuff looks whack and you are like, “isn’t this going to mess up my razor?” but it doesn’t and it works great. I totally recommend it.
You can buy Exfolishave here

By: Spencer

Spencer — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:35:03 +0000

PFB Vanish (http://www.pfbvanish.com/) ftw!
This is incredible stuff burns with white-hot intensity for the first 15 seconds after it’s applied, but the results are well worth the pain.
I used to not be able to even touch my neck at all for 2 or more days after shaving. It would be nasty looking, red, pimply, and ultra-sensitive.
Now I can use a brillo pad on my neck just a couple minutes after shaving. Well, maybe not a brillo pad, but you get the idea.

By: Shaving Man

Shaving Man — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:21:42 +0000

Great article! Your points on pre-shave prep (soften the beard, use a shaving brush to lather up the shave cream) is where the most of the shaving battle is won or lost. That and shaving with the grain without too much pressure are the biggies in preventing razor burn.

By: OkieRover

OkieRover — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:31:47 +0000

This week while cleaning out my parent’s house, I found my dad’s safety razors hiding in a corner of an unused bathroom. I was ECSTATIC! Badger hair brush, soap, cup, two razors and a box of blades. I promptly set it up so I could shave with it.

It took twice as long as normal. But then again I was unfamiliar with the feel and grip. But it worked great. I used it twice over the weekend.

I just had to share that story here. No one else appreciates it like you guys do.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:50:50 +0000

Pick up the Art of Shaving book. It will do wonders for your daily shave. Also check out groominglounge.com for great products.

By: Z

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:57:18 +0000

Two words for ya: Witch Hazel. Feels good and soothes an unhappy face after shaving. Cheap too. Can be found at most drug stores in the same section that has rubbing alcohol.

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:20:17 +0000

Great advice here would you mind if I use it on my website and blogs etc.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:14:33 +0000

Siuper article…but Im partial to Matte For Men Antioxidant Shave Gel…helped stop my ingrowns and irritation…now I can shave everyday. Also love thier “man powder”!

By: Don

Don — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:09:32 +0000

I have read a few of the articles on wet shaving and they have really grabbed my attention. I would like to start using a safety razor, but need help deciding which to purchase, if a set is a good idea, and all the other products needed to get it going. If anyone can help out there is so much info, I can’t narrow it down.

By: Micheal Hall

Micheal Hall — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:27:38 +0000

I shave in the shower using single bladed disposable razors. I’ve tried multibladed with shaving cream, electric razors, etc. but the best shave I get is in the shower, using a single bladed disposable – no soap or shaving cream. I usually soak my face first, wash my body and hair (rinsing my face and rubbing water into my beard several times in between to help soften it) and then shave. By shaving without washing (but after a through wipe and rinse to remove dirt, dust, grit, etc.) the skin oils present on my face act as a lubricant. After shaving, I wash and rinse my face.

I don’t have a particularly dense or fast growing beard. Using this method, I can go a couple of days without shaving. Using my electric razor, I have to shave every day. I shave blind, simply running my hand over my face to find any missing patches and I shave both with and against the grain (like others it seems I have a beard the grows in all sorts of directions, in particular under my chin).

This method is very inexpensive and keeps my shaving kit very small.