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How to Prevent Razor Bumps and Burns When Shaving

Do you often wonder how to avoid razor bumps and how to reduce skin irritation after shaving? Then you’ve come to the right place. We understand that underarm skin is delicate and can sometimes react after shaving, causing a bumpy or sensitive rash and itchy underarms. These simple steps should get your skin back to beautiful, so you can bare your underarms with confidence.

06 December '23

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Prepare your skin before shaving.

To help minimize underarm irritation after shaving, make sure you spend a few minutes under the shower before applying shaving cream. Warm water softens and raises the hair, working with the foam to make it easier to shave without catching the skin. Short on time? Thoroughly dampen underarms with a warm, wet wash cloth before picking up your foam and razor to reduce discomfort after shaving
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Shave in the right direction.

Razor burn causes discomfort so you should always try to shave in the direction of hair growth – i.e. stroking the razor from the root to the tip of the hair. This causes less disturbance to the skin, so you’re less likely to provoke an itchy underarm rash
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Choose an antiperspirant deodorant that doesn’t irritate skin.

If you find yourself searching “how to calm razor burn?” it's important to choose a product that will help to care for and calm itchy underarms. Underarm skin tends to be more delicate, so a good way to choose an antiperspirant deodorant that doesn’t irritate skin is making sure it doesn’t contain alcohol – all Dove antiperspirants are alcohol-free and suitable for delicate skin.
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Look for antiperspirants that nourish skin.

Underarm irritation after shaving is common, so look for antiperspirants that provide protection while helping your underarms recover. All Dove antiperspirants contain ¼ moisturizers, for a softer, gentle sensation that can help to soothe an underarm rash.
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Protect against ingrown hairs.

Discomfort after shaving can also include ingrown hairs.The best antiperspirant deodorant for itchy armpits is also a great tool against ingrown hairs. Not only does it help soothe your skin and keep you fresh, but the active ingredients in antiperspirant also help to protect against those pesky ingrowns.
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If it gets worse, seek advice.

If your underarm rash is severe, painful or getting worse, see your doctor. Many rashes are harmless, but some can be symptoms of conditions like psoriasis, which may need medical advice. If you’re worried, it’s always best to speak to a doctor and check that everything is OK.