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These inflamed papules or pustules are the most irritating symptom of Razor burn, they are also quite disfiguring as it causes your skin to look red and blotchy. And with repeated daily shaving and irritation they can even mimic more severe cases of acne and have similar resultant scars. This doesn't need to happen and can be avoided.

There are many reasons for Razor burn to occur, and most common among them are close shaving, shaving when the skin is too dry, shaving too quickly, and shaving against the grain. Normally we can prevent Razor Burn by applying some moisturizer to your skin before shaving. You should definetely shave in the direction of your skins grain (this can be harder in people with curly or wavy hairstyles as facial and body hair tend to experience the same wavyness or curling patterns), and you should be slow and careful not to put too much pressure onto your skin. You should also apply an aftershave lotion to close your follicles and kill any remaining bacteria that could cause irritation and infection.

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Razor burn can be avoided by following a few simple steps such as replacing the blade whenever it becomes dull (this is very important as dull blades have been found to cause more than 90% of cases of razor burn and nicks (according to research published by Gillette, the leading manufacturer of razors and shaving products), and also making sure the blade is kept clean (A dirty blade or shaver is akin to a dirty dish washing sponge in that they can become breeding grounds for bacteria and future infections – so make sure you keep your razors and shaving equipment dry and clean when not in use).

The correct technique in shaving is a must and as a general rule of thumb the shaving must be done in the direction of the hair growth, and care must be taken not to roughly press the razor at the same area many times while shaving. It is always better if the shaving is done on a wet hair, preferably after wetting it for at least three minutes, this is best after a shower. Watch out for moles or other related raised skin areas as they can easily be nicked or irritated.

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