What can be done against razor burn?

The most important points in brief

• Razor burn is an extremely unpleasant consequence of hair removal on the face or other parts of the body.
• Most of the time, the painful burn occurs when we shave uncleanly.
• The skin burns and itches and may even start to glow, and to top it all off, spots or pimples may appear.
• There is a very simple method to get rid of acute razor burn.

Okay, there are contemporaries among us who simply have a little bit more sensitive skin. These people may have razor burn slightly more often than others. But all in all, it has to be said that razor burn is only caused by our own fault - namely when we are in a hurry and do not take the time that is actually needed for a proper shave or hair removal.

Razor burn can occur anywhere on the body

It is like this: The bottom line is that a razor burn is nothing more than an annoying and painful irritation of the skin at the point where you shaved. Except that a razor burn does not have to occur in the first place, but more on that in the last section. No matter where you shave, the mistake is always the same: You have an important appointment in the morning and want to shave quickly.

Then - believing that it will help - we press the razor too hard on the skin and jerk violently back and forth in order to achieve the desired result as quickly as possible. But exactly the opposite occurs. We literally tear out the follicles of the hair, and the top layer of skin is also injured. This is exactly what leads to razor burn. And it not only annoys and hurts, but also puts you in a bad mood.

When does the razor burn go away again?

It differs from skin type to skin type, but if you do nothing, you will be through the story in a week at the latest. The irritation, i.e. the burn and the pimples, subside a little from day to day. It should go a little faster if you follow what is in the last section.

But there is one situation that is not to be trifled with: if the razor burn has still not gone away after more than a week. If so, it could be that the hair roots have become infected and that should be examined by a dermatologist - that is, a dermatologist. But even that is not really a big deal and can be treated quickly and well with the right medication.

But what really helps with razor burn?

In this case, the best solution for both men and women is simply: just don't shave for a few days. At least until the acute symptoms of the fire have subsided. You can cool the razor burn itself during this time, for example with a cold, wet washcloth or towel, this greatly reduces skin irritation. Creams or aftershaves without alcohol also calm the skin relatively quickly, and cooling pads are also possible, of course.

But what can you do to adequately prevent the next razor burn? Take your time and first clean your face with lukewarm water; if you want to shave elsewhere on your body, a warm shower is the best preparation. In addition, you can use a gentle wash gel, whether for the beard or the body.