Why do i get red bumps after shaving?

Question

i use a gillette 5 blade razor and when shaving my legs + privates i get red bumps even though im using soap. why do i get the red bumps and how can i stop form geting thme + get rid of them?

thanks

Answer 1

maybe you should try actual shaving cream. soap isnt the best thing to use. and actually I have found that womens razors, the sensitive ones works well with the private area

Answer 2

razor irritation switch from soap to a shaving cream or shaving gel

Answer 3

Hmm these bumps sound like ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs (also called razor bumps) are unsightly and painful. They result when the shaved hair gets trapped inside the follicle or grows back into the skin. It can cause scarring, redness and swelling.

You can reduce the amount of ingrown hairs by:

- Hydrating your hair by waiting for 2-3 minutes after stepping into the shower or bath before you shave making it easier to shave! But make sure you only soak for 2-3 minutes though, otherwise you’ll end up with wrinkly slightly swollen skin making it more difficult to get a smooth, close shave.

- Applying a moisturising shave gel. Soap is great for cleaning your body, but it’s just no good for shaving! Some soaps cause dryness and flaking and may clog the razor during shaving which may leave you with stubbly skin.

Hope this helps, but if you want/need anymore information, the website provided below has some great tips for treating and avoiding ingrown hairs!

Answer 4

I have to ask, what is your race? The reason I ask is because African Americans tend to get these more often than caucasians because of their hair. It is much more course and curly and causes ingrown hairs. If you have a similar hair type then that is more than likely the problem. If not then you do probably have an allergy. Try different shaving creams and after shaves. If you shave before you shower, shave after and vica versa. Also, make sure you leave the shaving cream on your face for about 5 minutes before you start with a razor. It helps soften the hair and is much more gentle on your skin.

Answer 5

Probably the soap is allergic. Try some other soap

Answer 6

there ingrown hairs idk how to stop them, wax?

Answer 7

alergies