How to Avoid Razor Burns

How to Avoid Razor Burns Travis: So here to help us, as Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Tess Mauricio. And you’re going to help Jimbo fight razor burn. Tess: Yes. Jimbo: Yeah. Tess: I like this sexy look but I think -- Lisa: I know. I was in that -- Tess: -- for the demo, we know that razor burns are one of the most common problems and although we women like our men smooth, it actually is not a good thing. And razor burns and an ingrown hair actually happens because as the hair is trying to come out of the surface of the skin, it can sometimes turn back, poke the hair follicle, cause inflammation. And then if that ends up being infected, then you get problems. Jimbo: I’ll try to shave against the grain because you think you’re getting closer. Tess: That is resist, resist, resist that temptation Jim. Jimbo: Okay, so I’m going to shave down alright. Tess: Always shave with the direction of your hair growth. Jimbo: But it doesn’t feel like you’re getting closer out that, right. Tess: I know, and women have that problem too. Lisa: Yeah, I was going to say, do you think they’ll help women, yeah. Tess: You want a little bit of the hair outside on the surface so that it doesn’t have to poke out and poke back in. And also, don’t press too hard. Jimbo: Yes. Tess: Because the razor can actually strip the skin. Travis: Well so far, he’s not bleeding. Lisa: Yeah, I know. Jimbo: Absolutely not going to do that right there. Tess: Yeah, there here goes. Travis: We’ve got a bleeder. First aid kit. Tess: Clean your razor, dip it in rubbing alcohol. Use the moisturizing gel to really provide some barrier with the skin.