What causes razor burn?
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Razor burn is the general skin redness, abrasion and irritation that result from shaving. The nicks and cuts that are caused by shaving are also often referred to as “razor burn”. One of the most common causes of razor burn is using too much pressure when shaving. This creates excess friction that leads to razor burn. Other common causes include lack of sufficient skin lubrication and shaving against the “grain” of hair growth. Using after-shaves and colognes can also contribute to the problem by drying and irritating the freshly shaven skin. [ Source: http://www.vanishmybumps.com/site/445529/page/92762 ]
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Razor burn is actually the term referred to when the area that you shave becomes red and swollen.Razor burn is most often times caused because you press down too hard when you are shaving. People think that if they place pressure on the razor, it will get down to the skin further. In reality, if you have a sharp razor you will not have to push down to shave the hair to the skin.
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I shave my head and have learned to avoid razor burn by keeping my skin moist while shaving by applying a moisturizing or sensitive skin-type of shaving gel over a layer of soap. The results are burn-free, nick-free and very smooth. The same technique works for women who want to shave their pubic area.
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