Most people who shave have experienced razor burn at least once in their lifetime. Shaving isn’t for everyone (no judgment here!), but the people who do shave want to avoid itchy, red bumps as much as possible. Whether you shave your face, legs, underarms, or bikini area, there are natural remedies to help relieve razor burn.

Prevention Is The Best Protection

Before we give you home remedies to relieve razor burn, it’s important to understand that you can prevent discomfort in the first place. It all starts with proper hair removal. Before you shave, dermatologists recommend exfoliating with a sugar scrub or wash cloth. When you apply the shaving gel or cream, leave it on for 10 minutes before using a sharp razor. Once you finish shaving, wash the shaved area with antiseptic or antibacterial soap and rinse with cold water. All of these steps elongate the shaving process, but they do reduce your risk of razor burn.

7 Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Razor Burn

Apple Cider Vinegar

The anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties of apple cider vinegar make it an excellent remedy for razor burn. Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which can alleviate the irritation of micro-cuts left behind after shaving. The citric acid in apple cider vinegar is also an alpha hydroxy acid, meaning it can increase cell turnover to unclog ingrown hairs. Mix equal parts water and apple cider vinegar, dab a cotton ball in the solution, and apply to the affected area. You can enhance this process by applying chilled black tea bags on the skin afterwards.

Tea Tree Oil

Many studies on tea tree oil found that it exhibited antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. Tea tree oil has been incorporated into traditional healing practices to help soothe burns and accelerate the healing of minor wounds. It is very important to dilute tea tree oil in a carrier oil, such as coconut oil, sweet almond oil, or olive oil. Because tea tree oil has astringent properties, apply a diluted mixture to razor burn to soothe irritation and reduce the itchy, burning sensation.

Baking Soda

The use of baking soda to soothe razor burn is an old-fashioned remedy. All you need to do is mix one tablespoon of baking soda into one cup of filtered water. Stir the mixture to ensure it is thoroughly combined. Dab a cotton ball in mixture and then apply it to the affected razor burn area. Let it dry on the skin before you rinse it with cold water. Do this two to three times a day to reduce redness and stinging. 

An Oatmeal Bath

Traditionally used for soothing symptoms of dermatitis, eczema, or general itchiness, oatmeal baths are excellent if you have razor burn, especially on your legs. The beta-glucan in oatmeal works to create a protective and moisturized barrier on the skin. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of oatmeal also accelerate healing and reduce the red bumps. If you don’t want to add one to two cups of oats to a lukewarm bath, you can mix equal parts yogurt and ground oats in a bowl and apply that to the razor burn. Let it sit on the skin for 30 minutes before you wash it off with warm water. 

Black Tea Bags

You don’t have to go out and buy the most expensive black tea for this to work. Black tea contains tannic acid, which helps to reduce any inflammation or redness by soothing the skin. It also helps with the burning sensation of razor burn. Steep black tea back in warm water for about ten minutes before rubbing it on your razor burn. Rinse with warm water after three minutes and repeat twice daily. 

Witch Hazel

A lot of people use witch hazel to help clear up blemishes or bad acne because it has powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties make it an excellent home remedy for razor burn. The tannins in witch hazel actually repair broken skin caused by razor burn when you apply it to the affected area. There’s no need to mix witch hazel with anything. Simply apply it to the razor burn to accelerate healing.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is one of the best natural remedies for reducing inflammation or burning on the skin. You can squeeze the gel from a fresh aloe leaf onto the razor burn area and let it sit for 10 minutes to provide relief. Don’t buy aloe vera gel with artificial colors and alcohol from the store because that won’t help. The topical application of fresh aloe vera gel helps improve the skin’s barrier, and many studies found that it exhibits anti-inflammatory activity upon interacting with the skin.

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Some men need to shave every day, while others only shave a two to three times a week. Men will inevitably nick themselves from time to time, which means that the toxins and synthetic chemicals from shaving gels or creams enter the body via the cuts. These chemicals can enter your bloodstream and cause serious damage.

Rather than risking self-contamination through the simple act of shaving, why not use a DIY, toxin-free shaving cream that hydrates and moisturizes the skin. Guys like having soft skin, too! Soft skin isn’t reserved for a specific gender or sex. This is why we recommend whipping up a batch of this shaving cream as soon as you can.

Not only does this shaving cream contain shea butter, it also contains coconut oil, which helps to moisturize the skin as you shave. The shaving cream also has vitamin E oil, which helps support the natural production of healthy skin cells. Additionally, you can customize the shaving cream by adding some essential oils. While we support peppermint, eucalyptus, or tea tree essential oils, you can use whatever scent your nose desires.

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup organic shea butter
• 2/3 cup organic virgin coconut oil
• ¼ cup sweet almond oil
• ¼ cup baby-mild castile soap
• 3 drops vitamin E oil
• 10-20 drops essential oil(s) of your choice

Instructions:

• Melt the shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler over low heat. Mix well before removing from heat and transferring the mixture to a ceramic/glass bowl. Place in the fridge until it is solid.
• Take the mixture out of the fridge and add in the sweet almond oil, castile soap, and essential oils (optional). Use a hand mixer to whip the mixture until it is fluffy.
• Store in a glass jar and use whenever you shave. Don’t apply too thick of layer. It is meant to be thinly spread across your face or shaving area.

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People have been removing hair with hot wax for centuries. A lot of people are attracted to waxing because shaving can cause ingrown hairs, razor bumps, or irritated skin; not to mention, shaving is costly and you have to shave frequently to be silky smooth.

Waxing pulls the hair from the roots and, in turn, produces smoother results. When you wax, your skin feels smoother for a lot longer without being itchy, primarily due to the slower regrowth of hair. Additionally, waxing doesn’t discriminate against different hair colors like other hair removal techniques. Waxing removes any shade or consistency from all types of skin.

While the regrowth period varies from person to person, hair usually begins to appear after about a week or more. If you continue to wax, the hair follicles can weaken, making it very difficult for hair to grow back. Sometimes that even causes permanent hair loss.

The only downside is that waxing can be painful. Everyone tolerates pain differently, but there is no denying that waxing hurts. If you want to have the best results, make sure the hair is at least one centimeter in length. Try the wax and let us know if it worked for you in the comments below.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups white sugar
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup water

Instructions:

• Add all of the ingredients to a medium saucepan over high heat.
• Once the mixture becomes bubbly, reduce to medium heat and stir constantly. Make sure that you stir because the mixture will harden if you don’t.
• Keep stirring for about five minutes until the mixture is golden brown. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for five minutes.
• You should have a thick consistency that resembles wax. Allow it to cool for 30 more minutes before transferring it to a bowl.

How To Use:

• Using a wooden spoon or spatula, grab a small amount of the wax from the bowl and roll it between your hands to form a ball.
• Press the ball onto the area you want waxed, and flatten it with the spatula. Alternatively, you can use waxing strips to press the wax onto the skin.
• Take a deep breath, pick up one end of the strip of wax, and yank it in the direction your hair grows. You can actually use this piece of wax a few times before you need to grab another ball of wax.

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