Thread: good for red bumps?

hello all, i have a problem in a small area under my chin, i havent shave there in a while because of it actually, my hair grows away from my chin, but there is a small patch that grows upward( about the size of my thumb nail), now when i shave this i usually get razor burn or red bumps, what is an aftershave solution that can help soothe the red bumps? will an alum block or toner work for helping the skin?

I have a problem like that sort of also. I just don't over do it in that spot. But first some questions... What are you shaving with? Prep? How's your lather? All these variables matter.

Originally Posted by krisbarger

I have a problem like that sort of also. I just don't over do it in that spot. But first some questions... What are you shaving with? Prep? How's your lather? All these variables matter.

i am shaving with a Dovo 6/8. I usually take a shower, exfoliate, add conditioner to my face, my lather is so/so as i havent gotten very good at it yet. i get a little better every shave but nothing to brag about......yet.

Get that lather right. then keep the razor sharp. And try not to go ATG but maybe XTG? Maybe WTG twice in that spot to cut down on irritation? I have found that once I overdo it in that spot that no magic product can fix my burn bumps but time. Most of the time (excluding pimples) it is my technique that creates the problem. Good luck! I have has good luck with Keihls aftershave balm and proraso balm also. I hear that AOS balms are great also but I like a little cooling effect personally.

The advice you've had is all good.
What I would suggest that you add to your routine is a cream that will get rid of those bumps. Art of Shaving Ingrown Hair Night Cream is my favourite and it works a treat. You should be able to find it easily in the US.

Probably some Thayers superhazel is the best thing for that.

The real solution is go easy in that area so you don't get the problem to begin with.

For a little help with the lather, here's a link to Lynn showing how to build lather with soap, and cream. When he goes down to the faucet with his brush I'm sure he's barely touching the mid to upper edge of the bristles to the water and is picking up very little water each time. You can always add more. Start with a wet brush, shaken out and not loaded with loose water. Good luck!!

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Regards,
Howard

Originally Posted by SirStropalot

For a little help with the lather, here's a link to Lynn showing how to build lather with soap, and cream. When he goes down to the faucet with his brush I'm sure he's barely touching the mid to upper edge of the bristles to the water and is picking up very little water each time. You can always add more. Start with a wet brush, shaken out and not loaded with loose water. Good luck!!

YouTube

Regards,
Howard

One of the first things I had to learn being the excessive person that I am is just that. You can always add water, but you can't take it away! LOL

There is an aftershave from Kiehl's called Razor Bump Relief, that seems to work for soothing those red bumps. I recommend stop shaving for a few days, let the bumps (irritation) heal, and then, when you are finally ready to shave do it properly (prep-lather-rinse-post) following the growth of the whiskers, take your time, and the most important part is using no pressure.

I noticed a huge difference once I started lathering properly, when I use to use canned shave cream I never could go ATG without a face full of red bumps. What worked for me was no secret besides reading here. I read a great article about wet shaves, start with a wet warm face, get a great lather going and lather up the face. Let it sit for a minute or two. Then rinse with hot water, lather up again leaving water on the face and then shave using no pressure and a sharp blade. Repeat whenever you want to make another pass.

Then find what aftershave preferences work the best for your face and skin. I have personally come to enjoy Nivea but play with combos, maybe a preshave oil could help you too.

Hope this helps.