Thread: Can't avoid the irritation

I have the same problem with one particular area of my neck. To minimize the bumps,
I do the following:

1) Shave immediately after a shower or a good wash (don't even towel off your face)
2) apply a pre-shave lotion (I use Proraso for Sensitive Skin...White Label),
3) Use a really sharp blade (a well-honed, well-stropped straight or a new DE blade)
4) Shave WTG or XTG...never ATG!
5) Use a low angle of attack and as little pressure as possible.
6) If one WTG and one XTG pass doesn't get it, then forget it and leave it alone!
6) Rinse your face thoroughly with cold water and apply witch hazel.
7) Apply antibiotic ointment to the sensitive area, whether you think you need it or not!
8) Avoid alcohol based aftershaves.
9) Don't rub your face...it only makes it worse.

The whole idea is to avoid irritation as much as possible. And as Bouschie says,
make sure that you're not allergic to your shave soap/cream. I prefer tallow based
soaps/creams with shea butter in the mix.

All that is a lot of trouble, but it works for me. Just go lightly and don't rush your shave.

Good luck!