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Simply put, razor burn is when you remove
too much skin when shaving. Applying too much pressure, shaving over the
same area too many times, and/or using product that doesn't form an adequate
barrier between the blade and your face are all causes of razor burn.
If you don’t replace your blades
frequently enough, you may be pressing harder or going over the same area
multiple times to try to get a closer shave. Shaving against the grain also
leads you to apply more pressure since there is more resistance.
Remember this: The goal is to get as
close a shave as possible with as few strokes as possible. This is why we
recommend multi-blade razors. Single-blade razors are less efficient since
you must go over the same area more times to get the same result as with a
two- or three-blade razor. A poorly weighted and balanced razor could be
causing you to have ineffective, uneven strokes also. You should use light,
easy, even strokes and your shaving product should lift your hairs and
provide a protective barrier between your face and your blade.
Using a preshave oil will provide an
extra barrier that allows the blades to glide better. After shaving, be sure
to use a Post Shave product such as
Maxwell’s Apothecary Razor Relief
Aftershave Balm. Also, moisturize your face before you sleep since dry skin
can also lead to razor burn. |
