Shaving is a universal thing that both genders have to suffer through, sometimes daily. Both women and men particularly sensitive areas that can suffer razor burn, nics, cuts, itchy rash, redness, inflammation, and blotchy bumps if shaved improperly or with old disposable razors. Here are a few tips to help prevent razor burn and shaving mishaps, particularly for sensitive and hard to reach areas:

1. Warm water
When shaving, warm water should always be used before ever adding any shaving cream or the process begun. It helps to clean the skin as well as soften up the skin. By softening the skin, it helps to prevent the razor from irritating the skin while it runs over it.

2. Sharp razors only
A sharp razor may sound like common sense, but it is a must. Some people cannot tell when their razor has gone dull, especially if using disposable razors, but it can be tested on a piece of paper. If a razor is dull, it presses more forcefully against the skin.

3. Shaving gel
Shaving gel is one of the best ways to prevent a razor burn. Now, different people need a different type of shaving cream, such as one for sensitive skins. Shaving gel helps to soften the skin and make it easier for the razor to slide without getting snagged on anything.

4. Shave with hair growth
Shaving is the same as sanding a piece of wood. A woman has to shave the same direction the hair is growing to get the best results. The main problem with this that women face is that their hair can grow in many different directions at one time and place.

5. Moisturize afterwards
Lotioning right after shaving is a great way to prevent razor burn from forming. It helps to keep the skin soft and smooth. It can also make razor burns go away because it cleanses the skin and softens it. This helps to keep the skin from drying out too much.

6. Cool to avoid razor burn
If razor burn starts to appear, cold weather should be splashed to the area. The coldness of the water causes the pores to shrink down. When the pores shrink down, the skin smoothes out and softens. The colder the water is, the quicker and easier it will smooth the skin.

7. Cortisone cream
Cortisone cream is an easy thing for people to get because it is an over the counter product. This means it does not have to be gotten with a doctor’s prescription. This cream should only be used after a moisturizer of some kind has been used on the razor burn.

8. Use aftershave
Aftershave is a product that is made for men, but women can use it as well for helping with razor burn because that is what it is made for. The main problem though is that women find most aftershave to smell bad and can clash badly with their natural scent.

9. Aloe
Aloe is not just for treating sunburns because it can treat a wide range of issues. One of these things it can heal happens to be razor burn because it cleanses the skin and softens it as well. The slow also helps to cool the area and ease any irritation.