Healing razor burn?

bromion · 04-22-2008, 03:46 AM

Anyone have tips for healing razor burn after the fact? I was without my razor for a week and got some burn from the tri-blades... now it's still painful and even with the straight it gets aggravated. Advice or product recs appreciated!

Driador · 04-22-2008, 04:30 AM

I'm not sure what everyone else uses after their shaving, but I found that the neutrogena men Post Shave Lotion is great stuff. It helps ease any razor burn (if it's there), and it's a great oil-free moisturizer, so it doesn't cause my skin to go ape

HTH

Kenrup · 04-22-2008, 04:39 AM

An alum block made all the difference for me.

kaptain_zero · 04-22-2008, 04:50 AM

Time heals all wounds..... barring that, I've been quite happy with Proraso Pre/Post used after the shave, nice and cool and seems to calm things down the best. However, if you have serious razor burns that aren't going away in 24 to 36 hours, you really need to simply rest your face and let it regrow some skin. If you must shave, shave one pass wtg which should be good enough for most working situations, go cross grain only if you absolutely have to and do it lightly!!!

Regards

Kaptain "Three alarm fires are never a good thing!" Zero

IsaacRN · 04-22-2008, 04:55 AM

TIMe.....Time....and more time....

Other than that.......i have found Anherb aftershave gel and conditioners are great..as well as Shea Butter.

bevansmw · 04-22-2008, 05:37 AM

I bought some stuff that is supposed to help but I've found it far from helps with the burn immediately after a shave (if you did a bad job) I got razor burn like crazy the first few times I shaved with a straight. I don't get it much at all now.

I think this helps heal the skin, but if you have razor burn immediately after a shave I wouldn't use it it's like 50x worse than the alum block if you have razor burn and you apply it to it, despite it's name. Don't really like the scent either smells really woody but some guys might like that. They sell it with a moisturizer/sunscreen and some shaving cream stuff. I didn't get the shaving cream bit but got the moisturizer.

I only use it now if I shave at night before bed since I don't like the smell when I get up in the morning and shower before work the scent is gone.

bromion · 04-22-2008, 05:42 AM

Thanks for the input so far. I agree, time is my best bet, so I will lay off the shaving for a few days.

One remedy I found that helps some is to wash (I use Zirh Clean) then apply Better Botanicals Dandelion facial moisturizer. Helps cut down the redness a bit. Not for post-shave, but later in the day.

Curse you, Gillette! Glad I have my straight back.

Quick Orange · 04-22-2008, 07:08 AM

This is more of a preparation for burn: dry off, then rub in some rubbing alcohol on all shaved areas. Your face will feel like it's in a sauna full of ****ed off bees, but it really makes a difference. If your burn is really bad, as in you can feel it burning right after shaving, rub some more alcohol in. After you let it dry for a minute or two, rub on a little of that neutrogena facial lotion. It'll keep you moisturized from all the drying the alcohol did.

LIMIT · 04-22-2008, 08:05 AM

The alum block works for me.

LIMIT

keljian · 04-22-2008, 08:12 AM

All I can recommend is the body shop's razor relief which seems to work well for me. Ymmv

kbs_74 · 04-22-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenrup

An alum block made all the difference for me.

Ken's right on the money on this one. The alum block is cheap and Very effective. After my first straight razor shave as a newbie it looked like I had a really bad sunburn on my neck. I used an alum block and I haven't had razor burn since. It's very simple to use, after your shave rinse your face and then run the alum block under some cool water. Then rub it on your face, wait about thirty seconds to a minute and then rinse again. You can leave it on but if you plan on putting any kind of skin conditioner on you will want to rinse as sometimes it has a bad reaction with aftershaves etc. The alum block cools burn imediately and also works as an anticeptic to prevent ingrown hairs. You can get them from classic shaving, and mama bears bear have among other places. They cost roughly 5 dollars or so.
Good shaving.
Kevin

mischievous · 04-22-2008, 12:18 PM

+1 on the alum block.
This week I've started using proraso pre-post shave with good results. I've been shaving for 8 days in a row now and no burn. That's unusual for me as I have sensitive skin. I also like their aftershave balm. You might also try preshave oil.
I think the alum block does help to strengthen the skin.

English · 04-22-2008, 12:32 PM

I find aloe vera is inexpensive and the most effective. This together with time.
Also whilst you have razor burn, if you prep with a good shaving oil before the application of soap, the oil will protect the sensitive areas and allow the blade to glide over the burn gently.

keljian · 04-22-2008, 12:39 PM

as I posted on B&B

"if you go into a pharmacy and buy some bepanthen (the stuff they use for daiper(nappy) rash - I know I know.. the face not the butt) I think it might work well for this kind of thing. Why? because it's antiseptic, has lanolin in it, and is what they use to treat tattoos down here in Australia, which is effectively a similar wound.

No, I wouldn't advise using it long term, but for a few days while something like this is healing wouldn't hurt, and it's cheap as chips too ($5.95 AUD for a small tube which would last ages). "

Use.. sparingly.

gssixgun · 04-29-2008, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keljian

as I posted on B&B

"if you go into a pharmacy and buy some bepanthen (the stuff they use for daiper(nappy) rash - I know I know.. the face not the butt) I think it might work well for this kind of thing. Why? because it's antiseptic, has lanolin in it, and is what they use to treat tattoos down here in Australia, which is effectively a similar wound.

No, I wouldn't advise using it long term, but for a few days while something like this is healing wouldn't hurt, and it's cheap as chips too ($5.95 AUD for a small tube which would last ages). "

Use.. sparingly.

SOOOOOOOO that really is Baby Butt Smooth

Sorry could not resist +1 on the alum block

Jimbo · 04-29-2008, 07:15 AM

What I tend to do when I get razor burn is hit it with a lot of alcohol-based aftershave. Doesn't help heal it, but it reminds me to not do it again in a hurry....

No, seriously though, I'm another "time heals all wounds" person although I like the Bepanthen idea - may have to try that one.

James.

GoDSpeeD · 04-29-2008, 07:56 AM

I have been following some advice i found from other members and i have adapted some other stuff...

I went to the dollar store and bought some Vitamin E capsules and poked a hole in it and put it on my face.. nice and think and helped.
The other thing i did was put olive oil on my skin and leave it sit all night. It has a light burn for a few hours but i definately noticed how much better it was in the morning.

Russel Baldridge · 04-29-2008, 02:59 PM

You can by lanolin in health food stores, but I have never used it on my face.

+1 for alum.

Pyment · 04-29-2008, 03:29 PM

Things to try:

Corn Husker's Lotion
Gold Bond Hand cream With Shea Butter

I am experimenting with a hand cream as a pre shave which has silicon. Can't remember the name though.

loueedacat · 04-29-2008, 03:58 PM

On the lanolin theme, I find Bag Balm (a few bucks at CVS) does a great job of healing beat up overshaved face. It smells like it's name, but it really calms the wounds. It's bascially a lanolin/petroleum jelly concoction, but a friend of mine with face rash issues her dermatologist told him that some of his patients swear bag balm clears their rashes though he as a doctor couldn't say why.

Kiehls ASB is very good and restorative for me.

Nancy Boy Replenishing ASB is good - has rose hip oil and aloe and other good stuff.

But the best cure is not shaving for a day.