shaving trouble

[nonameo]

It seems that whenever I shave, I cannot avoid getting razor burn right above my chin. It's really annoying, and imo it looks bad. Any advice on how to take care of this?

 

[Whisper]

Do you use any aftershave lotion and/or products specifically designed to reduce razor burn? Do you shave after taking a hot shower? And how many passes do you make over that area in order to shave it?

 

[nonameo]

no shaving cream, I shave when I shower(I have a switch on the showerhead I can turn the pressure down with), and just one pass.

 

[VulgarDisplay]

What type of blade are you using?

This could be your body rebelling at the forced removal of it's obviously wanted soul patch.

 

[Xcobra]

leave it on? doesn't look like it'd look bad

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

You got 'shavetail' disease. Nothing a few years won't fix.

 

[nonameo]

What type of blade are you using?

This could be your body rebelling at the forced removal of it's obviously wanted soul patch.

Usually I use a Gillette double bladed razor (custom plus or good news)

also, it doesn't matter if its a fresh razor or one that's been used a few days. I think I'm going to try some shaving cream though. Any recommendations? preferably something cheap.

 

[Whisper]

Usually I use a Gillette double bladed razor (custom plus or good news)

also, it doesn't matter if its a fresh razor or one that's been used a few days. I think I'm going to try some shaving cream though. Any recommendations? preferably something cheap.

Yeah, shaving cream could definitely help, as could aftershave lotion if you don't already use it.

I think Gillette makes a shaving cream for sensitive skin; you might consider giving that a try.

Edit: Also, I've noticed that at least with me, any disposable razor is many, many times more likely to cut and/or give me razor burn than something like a Mach 3 or Fusion.

 

[conorvansmack]

At the very least use shaving cream, or better, shaving gel. The lubrication helps prevent irritation. Also, Whisper's suggestion to use a better razor is a good idea.

 

[darkewaffle]

Barbasol Original, best widely available cream imo.

And cream > gel as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Whisper]

Barbasol Original, best widely available cream imo.

And cream > gel as far as I'm concerned.

I like the way cream feels better afterward (i.e., less greasy), but gel usually results in less irritation. Although overall, I prefer shaving soap; seems to give the best of both worlds. Only downside is it's more expensive.

 

[VulgarDisplay]

Usually I use a Gillette double bladed razor (custom plus or good news)

also, it doesn't matter if its a fresh razor or one that's been used a few days. I think I'm going to try some shaving cream though. Any recommendations? preferably something cheap.

Bah, don't buy the cheap razors. A mach 3 probably isn't all that expensive anymore, and this will more then likely stop being a problem with one of them. With a good blade in my mach 3 I don't even use shaving cream.

 

[Ancalagon44]

I dont think I've ever shaved without shaving cream/foam/gel, even when in the shower. Just turn around so it doesnt get wet. or shave after showering.

 

[nonameo]

Just an update, I started using barbasol and I think that helped some. In the end, what I've resorted to is using a moustache/beard trimmer to get it as close as I can. It doesn't irritate my skin and you can't really tell by looking.

 

[AyashiKaibutsu]

Was about to suggest getting an electric shaver.

 

[summit]

use aveeno shave gel and shave with the grain. one pass only!