Bumps from shaving?

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This one works for me:

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Thanks Marko  for the recommendation!

Hey, Good Shave, you've put your finger on a common problem. This is an annoyance that's been plaguing me for a while too. It's usually the result of too many passes, too sharp a blade, too much pressure, or too aggressive a razor. It may also be exacerbated by your climate. 

When I'm in the desert I never get any sort of irritation. I can shave to my heart's content – three passes every day – with nary a problem, and I splash my skin liberally with all my favorite aftershaves. But when I'm in a sticky, hot environment, I have to really take care not to bother my skin. For me the best solution for hot-climate shaving has been to avoid across-the-grain or against-the-grain passes. That's right, I take only one with-the-grain swipe at my face. Even with that gentle approach, I still get blistery bumps from time to time. I find a little Neosporin helps them heal in a day or two. I avoid most aftershaves and balms. They generally make my skin too soft, and that leads to irritation with the next shave. Mild infections may also cause bumps, so wash your hands a lot and try not to touch your face, even though you're dying to admire your close shave.

So, where's the joy in a one-pass shave, you ask? Granted, it's none too close. I still feel a bit bristly right after I'm done. But in a few hours the emollients in the soap team up with the ambient humidity and my skin goes plump. The shave actually improves as the day goes on. I have to wait for my BBS, but I eventually get it. 

That's probably more than you really wanted to know, but maybe there's something here that will give you some ideas. It's frustrating, I know. You've got all these cool soaps, and blades, and razors, so you want to use them a lot. But I've found that over shaving is normally the cause of most of my irritation. I hope you find some good solutions. Best of luck!

Bouki reminded me of the skin-heat  relationship and how it used to affect my shaves. I went to cold water shaves 15 years ago per raw neck. The irritation stopped. It really worked. Earlt days I used to use an ice cube on the skin between passes. It firms the old epidermis and greatly reduced irritation and nicks

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Thanks TommyCarioca !

I don't remember if I have ever tried cold shaving, though I have read that it works for many people.

Thanks for mentioning it!

I did one of my first videos on that topic.  Probably something I should revisit again.

Thanks gwsmallwood !

I look forward to checking out the video!

gwsmallwood Thank you so much for making that video!
It was loaded with a ton of good information. I took a lot of notes.

I think I will try out cold water shaving. Do you have a video on that as well?

Thanks!

You might also want to try using a pre-shave oil to soften the hair and a good quality shaving cream or soap to help the razor glide smoothly over your skin. As for the bumps themselves, you could try using a warm compress or applying aloe vera gel to help soothe the irritated skin. If they don't go away on their own or start to get worse, it might be worth seeing a dermatologist for some professional advice.

And remember, taking good care of your skin now with anti-aging Skin and Face solutions will pay off in the long run! So don't be afraid to invest in some good quality skincare products and take the time to develop a good routine that works for you.

Good Shave It depends.  I have folliculitis - I get irritated hair follicles.  

It helps to understand why you get shaving bumps, there are different reasons.  For me it can come from bad prep (I have a routine that almost guarantees I don’t get them), overshaving, bad soap (easy to avoid) or not having a clean razor or surface.  

I follow the following:

1.) wash face with cetaphil gentle 
2.) splash with witch hazel
3.) lather (use good soap)
4.) one pass in each direction desired, no buffing 
5.) splash (I use Ethos) but witch hazel would do 
6.) moisturize (I use Ethos but plenty of good lotions)
7.) dip razor and blade in 70% rubbing Alcohol for 30 seconds, rinse leave open to dry (keep bacteria away)

Hope this helps.

Thanks RyanaHunter !

Thanks dtownvino !

For me it was shaving two days in a row with aggressive blades so I was cutting the hair below the skin (if I remember correctly).
I haven't shaved that way again and have not had that issue again.