Keys to Stopping Razor Bumps For Good

The First Step in Preventing Ingrown Hair is Understanding the Root Cause(s).

Your body is a well-engineered "machine" that reacts differently to irritants.

When you shave or wax your hair begins to grow back immediately.

If it grows back into your skin instead of out and away, your body creates a bump

as a defense mechanism.

Poor Shaving Technique & Curved Hair Follicles are the Leading Causes for Razor Bumps

This includes around the bikini line, face, back of neck, legs, or anywhere else that is groomed.

Each of us has a unique pattern of hair growth, look in the mirror closely to see what direction your hair grows in, got it? Always shave with the grain, or in the direction it naturally grows in.

Curved hair follicles mean that your hair naturally grows back into your skin, instead of out and away from it, this issues doesn't stem from poor shaving technique, although good shaving techniques can help reduce ingrown hair.

Three Types of Hair Follicles

*Notice how the curly or curved type is prone to becoming ingrown which usually lead to more chronic and nagging razor bumps and shaving irritation.

Create Good Shaving Habits

1. Never use more blades than necessary, for most people 2 or 3 blades is more than enough. Too many blades can cut hair below the skin line, increasing the chances of getting ingrown hair and razor bumps.

2. Shave with grain of hair growth. (See How to shave page here)

3. Use a quality facial wash to reduce bacteria and keep skin clean.

4. Exfoliate your skin regularly, dead skin cells lead to clogged pores, creating bumps and spots.

5. Consider a product like BumpBan® which exfoliates while preventing hair from becoming ingrown in the first place.

*Remember that if your hair isn't ingrown to begin with you'll far fewer bumps.

There is no magic solution, everyone from celebrities to everyday people suffer from ingrown hair. Arming yourself with knowledge, and applying good shaving technique, and BumpBan® can go a long way in preventing ingrown hair.