Thread: razor rash

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Usually a rash=irritation so you have to figure out whether it is something you are doing or maybe some allergy to a product you are using or just your skin having to adjust. I would start by changing blades and seeing what happens.

Yep, try a different blade.... Some worked well for me and others not so well. Which blade are you using?

All good advice given above. As mentioned it is either your technique or a product you are using. Start with the simplest. Go back to the shave cream you were using before you picked up the shavette. It's probably not the best but it will tell you if you are allergic to the shave cream. Skip any pre shave oils and use your long time aftershave. If you are still getting the rash it is your technique. Ask someone to watch you shave keeping an eye on the angle of the blade. Show them the proper angle before you start and have them mention when your angle gets to far out of the preferred. I had CarrieM watch me when I first got into this sport and it helped a lot. It's hard to see the angle w/ peripheral vision in a lot of areas. She still watches from time to time. As for pressure, you should just barely feel the blade on you face. Blade angle and pressure are the most common causes of rash. Allergic reaction and a ph of the products you are using that doesn't agree with you are the others. Some scents cause a slight burning sensation on some people but not others. Good luck.