With summer quickly approaching, more people will be shedding their winter clothes in favor of clothes that expose more skin. What better time to start clearing up those skin problems than now.
For black men and women, razor bumps is probably one the most unsightly skin problems that exist. Razor bumps can be embarrassing in a job interview by drawing attention to your skin rather than your credentials.
Also, women who suffer from razor bumps are often embarrassed by wearing bathing suits in public.
It is estimated that 60% of the black men in America suffer from razor bumps. Yet, despite the prevalence of this skin condition, it is easily treatable.
Here are five simple steps that will help clear up your razor bumps and prepare your skin for the summer:
Step 1 – Read The Labels Of What You Are Putting On Your Skin
Most men who shave with a razor and women as well, use shaving foams that contain some form of alcohol. Products that contain alcohol will dry out your skin. Dry skin is the main culprit of causing black people to get razor bumps. Consider using oil based shaving oils or creams.
Step 2 – Wash The Area You Are Planning To Shave
Resist the urge to immediately shave your face, legs, or pubic area without first washing the area. You never know what could be on your skin after being at work all day or sleeping on your bed all night. Use a gentle cleaner so as not to dry out your skin, but rinse away any bacteria or fungus.
Step 3 – Learn How To Shave The Right Way
When using a razor, use cold water to rinse in between strokes. Hot water will warp your blade which can bump up your skin faster than you can say ouch! Men should shave with the grain of the hairs and not against the grain. Since the neck hair grows in a different direction, change direction of the strokes when you shave your neck.
Step 4 – Skip The After Shave
If you were James Bond or Magnum P.I., I would recommend using the alcohol based after shave products. However , if your skin is more like Denzel Washington or Sidney Poitier, you will need to play to it
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