hi i have a big problem. after i shave i get red bumps under my chin like on my neck and my face gets red( i have acne and it gets red) i hate it its so embarrassing. the acne is bad enough without the razor burn. how can i stop the razor burn and does any one have a fool proof deffinite working idea to get rid of acne? i tried everything and the same for the razor burn i need to get rid of both i feel im pretty attractive but under the acne and bumps. i need to get rid of both of them and yes i do use after shave.
how much attention do girls pay to acne? like do they look down at guys with it? or is it not such a big deal any more. im 16 11th grade in hs btw. ty
Additional info, added Thursday October 8 2009, 12:12 am: also is there anything to get rid of hair off your face for a while so i dont have to shave all the time?. Want to answer more questions in the Miscellaneous category? Maybe give some free advice about: Random Weirdos? AdviceMistress answered Thursday October 8 2009, 1:11 pm: the red bumps might be either acne or ingrown hairs. I would use something for sensitive skin if I were you because one of my friends his face gets irritated after shaving so maybe look at a sensitive shaving cream for your face. What I would reccomend to you for face is Stridex or some facial wipes with Green Tea in them its really soothing for the face.
Real girls don't care about acne the girls that are insensitive do...if they judge you by having acne they must a problem. Be yourself!
orphans answered Thursday October 8 2009, 12:25 pm: you can stop the razor burn by doing this:
- use good quality shaving foam/gel made for sensitive skin. Use gillette/sanex etc. It may be pricey, but you get what you pay for. The foam acts as a lubricant, so it makes the pressure decrease
- Use a good quality razor, like, the gillette fusion, or the wilkinson quattro. It has more blades, and so reduces pressure. Again, you get what you pay for
- Shave along the skin direction, not against, this also reduces pressure and razor burn. for example, if your hair is growing downwards, shave downwards.
Im not sure about the acne. Other things to get the hair off your face? something like..womens hair removal cream, which could irritate you. Or waxing, which probabaly wont work if you hae thick stubble.
note: make sure u really massage the foam in, like, spend 1-2mins massaging it in. Also, use hot water on your face before putting the foam on, to soften the hair. And finnaly, let the razor soak in a bit of hot water, to soften the blades also. [ orphans's advice column | Ask orphans A Question ]
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