# my face

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-face/92448>\
**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [November 9, 2001, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-face/92448 "2001-11-09T15:47:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![soularrow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e5b9ba/32.png) [@soularrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/soularrow)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-face/92448/1 "2001-11-09T15:47:04Z")

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What causes razor burn? I’ve noticed that I get it sporadically; sometimes on a brand new blade, sometimes not until the the blade is 4 or 5 days old. I would chalk it up to shaving my face in general, but that would mean that I get it every time, right? I think the most annoying part is that sometimes I get tiny little pimples as a result. So if anyone knows how I can prevent that also, I would greatly appreciate it.

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**Author:** ![ianzin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ed655f/32.png) [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\
**Post date:** [November 9, 2001, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-face/92448/2 "2001-11-09T19:40:14Z")

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I suspect it’s a combination of above-averagely sensitive skin, above-averagely vigorous shaving, and less-than-ideal equipment.

Try using a pre-shave treatment that can moisten the skin better than soap and water alone. Give it a minute to work before you start shaving.

Having applied shaving foam or cream or gel, let that too sit for a minute or so and give it a chance to do its job of making the bristles easier to shave.

Try shaving carefully, in a take-your-time way, without going for ultra-perfect closeness.

Use a good quality razor and don’t use the same disposable for days on end.

After shaving, make sure you give your face a good rinse using warm soapy water, dry thoroughly, and then apply an aftershave as soon as you can - this seals the pores and has a settling effect on the skin.

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**Author:** ![kniz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c37758/32.png) [@kniz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kniz)\
**Post date:** [November 10, 2001, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-face/92448/3 "2001-11-10T05:13:50Z")

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