Some of this is genetics the rest is lifestyle and diet. Were you prone to ingrown hairs before? Sharp clean razors are most important. Tearing off hairs with a razor that is not keen will facilitate some of this. Skin is the bodies biggest organ,... drinking, smoking, and poor nutrition will show in your skin (just one instance of beauty coming from the inside out).

Also, do you have a habit of touching your face regularly? If you do, you should stop. Spend some time thinking about keeping your face clean -- avoid touching it with your dirty hands throughout the day.

You can irratate the skin by OVER-exfoliating it. I found that with straight razor shaving, exfoliating is not necessary but MAYBE once a week,... versus nightly.

Finally, I would recommend looking at the products you use on your face. Using high grade facial products will ensure that your skin is getting the best treatment and reflecting well. I am absolutely sold on Dr. Brandt skin care products. He's a dermotologist that invented the other use of Botox, but he's also very good with a complete line of skin care products. If you don't want that, there are many fine products at Sephora (found in many malls and shopping centers). By all means, if your problem continues, go to a Dermatologist. I remember having chronic skin irratation one time and going to a Dr. about it, it was fixed within three days and it wasn't my fault! I learned a lot just by going and talking to someone who's a professional.

Chris