5 Steps to Prevent Adult Acne Breakouts during Shaving
Adult acne which called “shaving bumps” or Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a type of acne that breakouts on men’s beard and cause difficulty when shaving. This situation is because of the curly and ingrown hairs. They always get trapped inside the follicle when hairs begin to grow back after shaving, waxing or plucking and causes irritation and swelling.
Besides being a cosmetic liability, these bumps can really become itchy, painful and tender. If you intend to keep on shaving, you need to learn to “shave smart” for fewer adult acne breakouts. Here are 5 steps for shaving in the most pain-free and healthy way:
Soften Your Hairs
Try to take a warm shower before you shaving. Your beard can be softening by steaming from the warm water. Before shaving, you need to wash your face to remove the oil on the skin surface and this can let your hairs become more erect and easier to cut.
Lather Well
Lather the beard area with a non-irritating, lubricating shaving gel or benzoyl peroxide-containing prescription shaving foam. Thinner, filmier shaving creams help the razor glide over the skin, reducing irritation.
Choose the Right Razor
To reduce the closeness of the shave, you can use an electric razor with gently pressure. Guarded razor is usually use for avoiding a close shave. By using a plastic coating to cover these razors can prevents the razor from contacting the skin directly and produces fewer traumas to the skin.
Go With the Grain
You should try to shave with downward strokes. Yous hair lays will be less pull and less tendency to cut them too short if you shaving in the same direction. Skin irritation can be minimized by shaving with the grain.
Tone Up
Try to apply a mild alcohol-free toner or antibacterial gel after you have done. It can prevent the bacteria gets into the open follicles. Acne medication such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are available in gel form.
For most people, these simple practices go a long way toward the prevention of Pseudofolliculitis barbae. If your shaving bumps persist, consult your dermatologist to prescribe a more aggressive topical acne treatment.
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