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    How to avoid a rash from shaving: your guide to razor burn

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    An annoying skin rash from shaving is often the price you pay for smooth skin, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re prone to a rash after a shave, it might be a sign that you have sensitive skin. To avoid any irritation or a razor burn rash, you just need the right tools and methods that’ll leave you clean shaven for your next date or party.

    Tools: arm yourself against razor burn rash

     

    To indulge your skin and give it a break from shaving burn, use a shaver that do not irritate your skin. Electric shavers help to prevent razor rash, so that’s a great place to start. An electric shaver is the best thing for shaving rash, as it helps to minimise the pssibility of disturbing your natural skin barrier and therefore reduces the risk of developing a rash from shaving.

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    A shaver such as Philips Shaver Series 9000 contours to the curves of your face and body – whether you’re keen to avoid shaving burn or just want to remove hair gently. For the face and neck, a gentle razor is recommended to prevent possible razor burn. The Philips Shaver 9000 Prestige sensitive shaver mode coupled with Hydro Skinglide coating on our rotary head, helps ensure a comfortable, close shave.

     

    If you prefer a wet shave, you can use the Philips Bodygroom Series 3000 in the shower, thanks to its water-resistant design. The Philips Bodygroom Series 3000 features patented rounded tips and a hypo-allergenic foil offering an extra layer of protection for any body part, including your sensitive areas to help prevent the development of a rash after your grooming ritual.

    Method: reduce your risk of razor burn by shaving correctly

     

    It’s not just the tools that help to prevent shaving burn, you need to know exactly how to shave while taking care of your skin. Shaving technology has moved leaps and bounds over the years, and there’s more to it now than shaving foam and strong pressure. But when it comes to razor rash treatment and the best thing for shaving rash, you should always keep in mind how you shave.

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    What you need

    Shaver S9000 Prestige

    Wet & Dry Electric shaver with SkinIQ

    SP9873/15

    Shaver S9000 Prestige Wet & Dry Electric shaver with SkinIQ

    SP9873/15

    Skin-level close shave, yet incredibly gentle

    Experience ultimate closeness and comfort with Philips Shaver Series 9000 Prestige. Cuts up to 0.00mm close to the skin with Lift & Cut shaving system, while SkinIQ Technology adapts to every contour of your face, even on a 7-day beard.​ See all benefits

    Skin-level close shave, yet incredibly gentle

    Experience ultimate closeness and comfort with Philips Shaver Series 9000 Prestige. Cuts up to 0.00mm close to the skin with Lift & Cut shaving system, while SkinIQ Technology adapts to every contour of your face, even on a 7-day beard.​ See all benefits

    Skin-level close shave, yet incredibly gentle

    Experience ultimate closeness and comfort with Philips Shaver Series 9000 Prestige. Cuts up to 0.00mm close to the skin with Lift & Cut shaving system, while SkinIQ Technology adapts to every contour of your face, even on a 7-day beard.​ See all benefits

    Skin-level close shave, yet incredibly gentle

    Experience ultimate closeness and comfort with Philips Shaver Series 9000 Prestige. Cuts up to 0.00mm close to the skin with Lift & Cut shaving system, while SkinIQ Technology adapts to every contour of your face, even on a 7-day beard.​ See all benefits

    Unfortunately, there is no perfect shaving rash treatment or shaving rash cure. Instead, it’s about approaching shaving correctly. These few simple tricks can help to prevent a rash from shaving, even for the most sensitive skin:

     

    • Shave regularly. If you shave roughly every other day, your hair won’t grow too long. This will prevent unnecessary friction and therefore ease skin irritation and reduce the chance of razor rash.
    • Keep cool. Heat and a high level of humidity cause more friction during shaving. In the summer, try to shave in the evening or early in the morning when it’s still cool.
    • If you really need to use shaving gel… rinse your skin thoroughly afterwards with lukewarm water.
    • If you’re using a Philips shaver, use small, circular movements. This guarantees a more efficient shave, as hair growth is in all direction.
    • Try dry shaving. Rash development is not as common when shaving dry skin, so give it a try and see how your skin gets on.
    • Shave smart. Have a system. Don’t shave haphazardly or shave the same area multiple times unless you need to shave more hair. Instead, approach your face in sections, shaving each part as efficiently as possible.
    • Rinse your shaver after use. Ten seconds under running water is enough for most shavers to ensure that the shaver can glide smoothly over your skin when you next use it.
    • Care for your skin. Keeping your skin hydrated will keep it looking and feeling its best. Apply a little bit of a mild moisturising cream daily to strengthen your natural skin barrier and clean your face thoroughly once a week to remove dead skin cells.

     

    As you know, there’s no failsafe shaving rash treatment or shaving rash cure, and even following a prevention method is not fool proof. However, if you’re getting a rash after a shave, make sure you give all our tips a go, from dry shaving to rash reducing shaving tools. With any luck, you’ll begin to see how much you can improve your skin. Read more advice on shaving pimples, razor burn or whether to wet or dry shave on our blog.

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