Avoid alcohol based pre-electric lotions as they often cause skin rashes. If you have spotty or sensitive skin, use an electric razor. Make sure your electric razor is serviced at least twice a year as blunt blades can cause cuts and abrasions. Also change the foil twice a year. Select here to return to the top of the page.
Razor bumps are ugly sores and pimples caused by bacterial infections.
They are found in the 'beard area' of the face - around the jaw and on the chin and neck. Generally, it is men with curly hair and black men in particular, who suffer from razor bumps. This is due to the nature of their hair growth, which is curly. This creates problems when hair grows back on itself i.e. 'ingrowing hair'. Ingrowing Hair Ingrowing hair occurs when the hair curls back and grows underneath the skin surface.