Razor Rash Remedies
Razor Rash Remedies
Razor rash is a common problem that is faced by men and women equally. Razor rashes occur just because you shaved the area with out enough hydration or did it without lather or foam. This may leads to irritation on the skin and there by develops the rashes. Here are some tips that may help you to avoid these rashes.
Tips to Avoid Razor Rashes
Always use a shaving form to make lather on the skin and then only shave that area. If you don’t have shaving form use a good soap and brush to make lather.
While shaving ensures that you are shaving in the direction of hair growth and not in the opposite direction. This is because shaving against the direction of hair growth may cut the hairs too short and these hairs when started to grow may cause irritations to the skin.
The best time to shave the hairs is during or just after taking a bath as it makes the skin soft and aids you in getting rid of the dead tissues and grease from the area. This may reduce the chances for getting rashes. Also apply a moisturizer on the skin after shaving.
Remedies for Rashes
Aloe Vera
Apply aloe vera gel on the affected area and the analgesic property of the aloe vera will help you to reduce the swelling and the irritations on the skin. it also protects your skin from infections and encourage the heeling.
Strawberries
Make a mixture by mashing strawberries with a tablespoon of sour cream. Spread this paste on the shaved area and allow it for 10 minutes. Repeat this twice a week and this may help you to remove the irritations on the skin.
Witch Hazel
Apply witch hazel on the shaved area and this may also sooth your skin.
Yogurt
Take some yogurt and whip this with one teaspoon of turmeric powder. Spread this paste on the rash affected area and keep it there for one hour. When this paste becomes dry wash it off with plain water.
You can also apply calamine and calendula lotions on the affected area to remove the rashes from the skin.
