How to prevent razor burn

Hi

I was doing some googling and I found this http://touch.artofmanliness.com/all/2009-07-16-how-to-prevent-razor-burn

It's worth a read if you're having some trouble like I am =P

Also I have a question, it's mentioned in the article to clean the blades with rubbing alcohol before use, does anyone do this?

 

As for the alcohol rubdown, I know lots of folks use it on their blades.
I never have.

 

I must disagree with the advice to exfoliate your face with a face scrub prior to shaving. The razor will do the exfoliation, and plenty of it. Exfoliating prior to the shave, then exfoliating during the shave has led many to experience razor burn.

 

I agree that overdoing the pre-shave scrubbing can lead to the problem one is trying to avoid (i.e. razor burn or skin irritation). I do however like to use a 'pre-shave scrub' in the shower (this product ) and have had no problems. I suppose the use of a exfoliation product is useful dependent upon one's skin type, but it is certainly NOT essential for all shavers to avoid razor burn. Razor burn probably has more to do with poor technique with the razor than pre shave scrubbing.

 

Hmmm.. I have not seen a difference yet. But the description that removing dead skin cells and removing dirt get you closer with the razor and also makes easier to lift the hairs and getting soap under the whiskers.

I don't know. Some of the advice was good =P

 

Hmm, if you recommend the Shea Moisture product I may have to try it. I am almost out if my current face wash stuff, and I am always looking for something better.

As far as the OP, I would agree that if you are prone to razor burn, exfoliating prior to the shave would seem counterintuitive.

It is indeed time to shave.

 

I especially like the product when you can find it on sale at CVS or Target for sometimes up to 40% off....

 

I do a face scrub in the shower prior to shaving but I still get razor burn on the exact same place on both sides if my neck and not really anywhere else I am guessing razor burn is predominantly due to technique

 

Use.
Cold.
Water.

 

Methinks I am going to go back to the old CWS. Maybe it is just me but The Cool lather feels good and you seem to get a closer shave.