Red Bumps after shaving?
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Sep 27, 2012
Melony S.
After shaving, I always have red bumps on my legs (especially thighs). I use shaving cream, and a new razor each time. Could it be sensitive skin? Anyone else have this problem, or any tips/advice?
Sep 27, 2012
Mary P.
You should try waxing, its so much better & you won't have to shave as often as you do. And yes sounds like sensitive skin, it could be your shaving cream? try gel. If not, try unscented soap & water.
Sep 27, 2012
Kayli H.
You might be allergic to the shaving cream. That's what happened to me anyway, so I can't use anything like that anymore.. Oh well.. I find that using a really good exfoliator before shaving and using a thick body butter right after you get out of the shower(don't even dry off, put it on wet skin) gives me the same results without gross and painful bumps
Sep 27, 2012
Adia T.
This is a little unorthodox but use a good lotion like Nivea or something. And shave with it. It comes clean and smooth. Just rub in the rest.
Sep 27, 2012
Rebecca S.
You may need to try exfoliating!
Sep 28, 2012
Melony S.
I'll try with the lotion, if it fails...I shall do what I said I never would!!! Wax. LOL! Thanks for the tips ladies!
Sep 28, 2012
Tanya R.
I use hair conditioner works wonders
Sep 29, 2012
Aley A.
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Sep 29, 2012
Courtney S.
Put Vaseline on the red bumps. They'll clean up quick:) I usually shave at night and then out it on. Red bumps are gone by morning. Shaving with baby oil is also a way to prevent them.
Sep 30, 2012
Jessie A.
I get the same problem! I personally use a shaving cream that doesn't foam. My favorite is Ambrosia from LUSH, it's soothing, and moisturizing, almost like shaving with a lotion. I also exfoliate before I shave [you get a closer shave that way anyway!]
Oct 1, 2012
Paige L.
I have the same problem. After I shave, my legs get reallly itchy. Even if i use lotion after.
Oct 5, 2012
Auburn E.
I have experimented with many different products as shaving cream to find the smoothest, most bump-free shave. The red bumps on my legs went away completely when I started using either jojoba oil or coconut oil in place of shaving cream. Jojoba has antibacterial properties, so I would recommend it over coconut oil, although both work well. If this doesn't work for you, I would suggest buying a product called Tend Skin. It comes in a blue bottle and is probably sold at your local beauty supply or possibly the drug store. Another weird but effective treatment for red bumps is using a thin layer of neosporin in place of shaving cream. It automatically kills any bump-causing bacteria, while leaving your legs silky smooth. Hope this helps! Xo
Oct 5, 2012
Kelly G.
Are the red bumps always there? If the are always there, you might have keratosis pillarris aka chicken skin. Little red bumps. Try amlactin lotion twice a day. The problem with KP is it never goes away. If you stop with the lactic acid lotion, it'll come right back. It's a pain! I have it myself =p
Oct 5, 2012
Maria G.
Tend skin at ure local drug store
Oct 16, 2012
Shateka P.
Try shaving without shaving cream. I use soap and it works wonders!
Oct 21, 2012
marcella e.
i had this problem before, the doctor said because i have sensitive skin and might be because of the gel and razor are not good/high quality. she said the best thing is not to shave it or try to wax, if still have red bumps after that then dont do it. well, you can if you can bear with the red bumps.
Oct 22, 2012
Alma M.
Try bikini zone on your legs after shaving.
Oct 22, 2012
Francine R.
Hi Melanie, had the same problem years ago and saw a dermatologist who changed my life. He put me on retin a cream for me legs. Problem solved!
Oct 24, 2012
Cute C.
Try shaving with Olive Oil.
Its very moisturizing and makes your skin really soft ^,^
Oct 24, 2012
Charlotte H.
Okay so before you shave each time try using a exfoliating puff (I attached a picture because I don't know the proper name for them lol) this will help with opening up the hair follicle because you hair doesn't all grow at the same time. So what happens is when you go to shave, you shave off the hair that has grown out, but your razors also runs over the bumps where the hair is trying to grow back through. Now this is probably where the irritation is coming from.
That's why it is very beneficial to exfoliate before shaving, as it helps give a more even shave and helps prevent irritation.
Also using hair conditioner helps a lot for a easier shave too, as it softens the hair :)
xox
Oct 29, 2012
Leigh H.
skin so soft bath oil.. smells great, moisturizes and minimizes the bumps. also on thighs where they are really bad, give them a dusting with powder that contains cornstarch.
Oct 29, 2012
Laura H.
as an esthetician, I say wax. if your not ready for that: Always use clean razor. And a few drops of tea tree oil on damp skin will keep bacteria at a minimum
Oct 30, 2012
Aim S.
I have the same problem and what I do is after shaving I apply super drug's restoring oil (I think that's the name). It helped me.
Oct 30, 2012
Merissa K.
Try witch hazel. I use it every time after I shave. It nicks red bumps even around bikini line and reduces ingrown hairs.
Nov 3, 2012
Kristen K.
Hi, in addition to the other great ideas above, I'd suggest trying to put deodorant (white stick kind) over the areas you shave after you get out of the shower! It seems like it would irritate it, but it can actually make it smoother and less itchy/hurtful. Hopefully it will help the red bumps go away!