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Hi I was wondering if anyone else had this problem and if they found a solution. I've always had fairly good skin as long as my diet is good, and whenever i shave no matter if i use face wash before and after I start to break out for about a week after then it takes some time for those marks to go away :/ i look like i have super smooth skin right after i shave but then the breaking out happens within the week. I dont like having a hairy face but I feel even worse about breaking out everytime I shave which is now minimal

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Guest Maria_B

You may be experiencing shaving rash, try using a foam or a gel while shaving, or if you have the money, time and freedom, the permanent hair reduction/removal techniques. (Laser and Electrolysis for 2).

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use razors for sesnsitive skin, use foam for sensitive skin, use hot water before and during after use some cooler water to close the pores if you see zits put a small amount of polysporin or soimiliar antibiotic on it so it goes away. dont push the blade against the skin hard, its better to have to go over an area twice than to take off some of the skin.

dont use harsh or strong soaps or cleansers on the face.

wash your face several times a day.

these help the skin on the face or whatever.

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Guest Robin Winter

Try buying cheap disposables and only using them once so you can eliminate as much bacteria as possible, and wash your face with Spectro Jel instead of soap. It leaves your skins moisture barrier in tact but still deep cleans. Skin drying out can actually allow more bacteria into the skin, and you're more susceptible still after shaving.

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Guest michaela87

Can you tell me what you mean about bacteria? I used the same razor for a few shaves generally unless its a nice one i keep it for a few weeks. are you telling me the bacteria causes the acne and to avoid it?

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Guest Velanna

I had this same problem! And I used to do what you do being to use the same razor (if it was good) for weeks at a time! Not a good idea! Use a new razor (or use the same razor no more than 3 times if you're on a budget) every time! Try to use moisturizers and creams! NEVER shave bare! You can really damage your skin that way! Plus it leaves TONS of razor bumps and those are very annoying and sometimes painful (plus the painfulness of accidentally cutting yourself :doh1:) Like DanD mentioned, it's better to go over an area twice than to shave with too much pressure! You want to take away the hair not the skin! Wash your face several times a day with moisturizers! Use warm water when shaving... everything was already pretty much covered! lol

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Guest Robin Winter

Can you tell me what you mean about bacteria? I used the same razor for a few shaves generally unless its a nice one i keep it for a few weeks. are you telling me the bacteria causes the acne and to avoid it?

Yes, bacteria can cause acne, or something very much like it. I found this, you might be interested to read it, though I suspect like most of us you'll ignore at least one of the listed tips. http://www.livestrong.com/article/210228-how-to-prevent-acne-after-shaving/

I personally suggest using witch hazel, as they mentioned at the bottom of the article. I don't use it after shaving my face, but I always used it after shaving my legs while I was still shaving them (I use an epilator now), and if nothing else it's very soothing, and it's not at all expensive. It's actually being used at many professional hair removal places(i.e. waxing, IPL, Laser) after treatment, at least around here. If you can't find it at your local pharmacy, ask the pharmacist, they may only carry it over the counter, like they do here now (for some reason).

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