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Thread: AHHHH RAZOR BURN AND CUTS

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    Default AHHHH RAZOR BURN AND CUTS

    Well got a new razor, and i used it gave me a great shave, however it was a little to close and cut my face up not horribly but still. Now how can i repair these cuts and avoid scabs. I use the Nick relief pen but in past time the cuts come back as scabs, is there a way to completely heal the cuts. and how do i stop razor rash ps i use a post shave lotion the afterhave

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    Use triple antibiotic ointment on those cuts. Keep them soft and moist and they should heal in about three to four days. i'm not sure about the razor burn though. When i was having problems with it people mostly gave me advice on my blade angle and that really helped. So i guess just be very aware of angle and pressure. Good Luck!
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    As for razor burn, you maybe pressing to hard.

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    Well got a new razor, and i used it gave me a great shave, however it was a little to close and cut my face up not horribly but still. Now how can i repair these cuts and avoid scabs. I use the Nick relief pen but in past time the cuts come back as scabs, is there a way to completely heal the cuts. and how do i stop razor rash ps i use a post shave lotion the afterhave

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    witch hazel helps a TON for razor burn, for me at least.
    after i shave, i alum block WTG, wait 60 seconds, wash off with warm water, apply witch hazel like aftershave, and rub it in really well.
    let it sit for about 5 minutes before putting on any other post shave stuff. i use nivea as balm.

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    New razor-great shave-cuts and burn? Something is wrong with that picture. It sounds to me like your razor was not shave ready. The other possibility is you need to hone your technique for shaving.
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    Yes, either the razor is not shave ready or you have to work on your technique.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rearviewmirror View Post
    witch hazel helps a TON for razor burn, for me at least.
    after i shave, i alum block WTG, wait 60 seconds, wash off with warm water, apply witch hazel like aftershave, and rub it in really well.
    let it sit for about 5 minutes before putting on any other post shave stuff. i use nivea as balm.
    I don't get razor burn often unless I'm rushing but I'm going to try witch hazel next time. In fact I'm going to cause razor burn today just to try it.
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    To tell you the truth when I used to get burn when I first started shaving it didn't matter much what product I used. Nothing really worked except time. The best I've found is Thayers superhazel. Unless you have really bad burn it helps alot, temporary anyway.
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    Razor burn is the removal of a layer of skin, much like an abrasion. This is likely the result of too much pressure on the blade. You should not be applying any additional pressure when shaving, let the weight of the blade do that. You're simply guiding it. The best thing I've found for clearing up razor burn is an alum block (it will sting like Hell!), followed up with daily applications of antibiotic ointment, as other posters have suggested.

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    Witches hazel x2!

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