People who shave are often faced with unpleasant and sometimes painful cuts that often accompany this process. These wounds do not pose a serious danger, but they still need to be treated. From this article, you will learn what to do with razor bumps and a how to avoid them.
First Aid for Razor Bumps
- Put toilet paper on the cut till the bleeding stops. This is one of the most common ways to stop blood loss.
- Apply ice to the cut. The cold contracts the blood vessels, which makes it difficult for the blood to flow to the damaged area, thereby stopping blood loss. Alternatively, you can use a cold compress or place your finger/cut under cold water.
- Put a towel soaked in hot water on the cut. Hot water can also stop the blood because it actually cauterizes the wound.
- Use a remedy with witch-hazel. Witch hazel is a plant that contains astringents. It can constrict blood vessels and stop bleeding.
- Rub lip balm on the wound. It has a viscous structure that will seal the skin from the outside and cause the blood to clot.
- Use a deodorant or antiperspirant. Many deodorants and antiperspirants contain aluminum chloride - this substance helps to fold blood and can stop bleeding. Put deodorant or antiperspirant on the finger and spread on the cut.
- Treat the razor bumps with a mouth rinse aid. Moisten a cut with a drop of mouth rinse aid to disinfect it and stop the blood. You will surely feel it burning, but the blood will stop quickly.
How to Avoid Cuts While Shaving
- Moisten the skin before and after shaving. This will avoid razors.
- Before shaving, take a warm shower. When shaving on wet use a mild detergent that will not dry the skin and deprive it of the natural fatty layer. Dry skin is difficult to shave.
- Regularly replace the blade. Cuts are often the result of shaving with a blunt blade, so replace the blade on your razor in time. In addition, using old blades can cause the skin to be blush and covered with red dots, and provide bacteria that can cause infections.
- Keep the shaver in a dry and clean condition. Scientists have proved that this prolongs the life of the blade and does not allow it to dull, and a blunt blade is the main cause of cuts. It is recommended that you do the following:
- flush the blade after use in clean hot water;
- wipe the blade with a towel or old jeans, leading the razor in different directions. It helps to get rid of the remnants of hair and shaving products, which can blunt the blade and make shaving less pleasant
- lubricate the blade with olive oil or any other oil that does not irritate your skin.
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