Adult acne that occur mainly on the men’s beard where can make shaving very difficult is know as “shaving bumps” or Pseudofolliculitis barbae. People with curly and ingrown hairs are always facing this type of problem. Irritation and swelling can be happened when they get trapped inside the follicle as the hairs begin to grow back after shaving, waxing or plucking.
Besides being a cosmetic liability, these bumps can really become itchy, painful and tender. If you intend to keep on shaving, you need to learn to “shave smart” for fewer adult acne breakouts. Here are 5 steps for shaving in the most pain-free and healthy way:
Soften Your Hairs
Taking a warm shower can helping you in shaving. The steaming from the hot water can help to soften your beard. To let your hairs become more erect and making them easier to cut, you have to wash your face before shaving.
Lather Well
Use a non-irritating, lubricating shaving gel or benzoyl peroxide-containing prescription shaving foam to lather the beard area. Beside reduce the irritation, thinner and filmier shaving creams can help the razor glide over the skin.
Choose the Right Razor
An electric razor with gently pressure can be used to reduce the closeness of the shave. You also can use a guarded razor to avoid a close shave. Cover these razors with a plastic coating can prevent the razor from contacting the skin directly and produces fewer traumas to the skin.
Go With the Grain
You should try to shave with downward strokes. Yous hair lays will be less pull and less tendency to cut them too short if you shaving in the same direction. Skin irritation can be minimized by shaving with the grain.
Tone Up
When you have done, you may want to apply a mild alcohol-free toner or antibacterial gel. It helps to prevent bacteria gets into the open follicles. Both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are available in gel form as well.
It can be very easy to prevent Pseudofolliculitis barbae by using the steps above. However, if your shaving bumps persist, a more aggressive topical acne treatment might be prescribed by your dermatologist.
