Skin Care Tips for Black Men

Approximately fifty to eighty percent of Black men are troubled with Pseudofolliculitis barbae also known as razor bumps. These are ingrown hairs that normally arise on the faces of Black men.

Usually, these razor bumps are seen when shaved beard hairs grow back, start to curl and burrow into the neighbouring skin hair follicle. Since shaving sharpens the hair ends, they can easily penetrate the skin.

Razor bumps can make shaving difficult because they itch, burn, and even cause scarring. Due to this problem, several Black men resort to using depilatory creams instead of shaving blades.

However, these creams may also irritate the skin if not used appropriately and unfortunately side effects can be experienced.Although ingrown hairs can be experienced by anyone, men are prone to experience these due to the coarseness or thickness of their hair follicles on the face and neck.

After the hair has been cut or shaved, ingrown hairs can occur. As hair grows, it can curl over inside the follicle without even making it to the skin surface thereby creating the unsightly, “bump”.

Meanwhile, razor bumps occur when a growing hair exits the follicle and curls back to penetrate the skin surface. This occurrence creates the appearance of puffy, pimple like bumps. That’s why after shaving, the skin care tips must be necessary to follow.

Generally, men fin tweezers as the only solution they can use. However, what Black men do not know is that there are other ways to solve the issue. Below are the 8 shaving tips that can help prevent bumps:

* After shaving, apply a shaving lotion to reduce redness. Ladies can also use this technique when they shave legs, bikini lines and underarms.

* When using a razor, make sure the blade is clean.

* Don’t forget to change the rotary blades or foil of electric shavers after a few of months. But you should replace it sooner if you are using it on a daily basis.

* If using a handheld razor, always shave towards the direction of hair growth because shaving against the grain can cause pointy, sharp hairs that can burrow back into the skin.

* When shaving, don’t stretch the skin because it can cause darkness of underlying tisuue.

* Monitor your diet. Skin irritations may be prevented if you avoid fatty foods, foods containing oils, cholesterol and sodium. These can make your skin more prone to damage when shaving.

* Depilatories got the work done fast, but it can cause redness and irritation. Avoid applying alcohol based cream after using a depilatory.

* Lastly, grow a beard if you can handle this style. If it is not restricted in your profession, you will totally eliminate the razor bump worries and ingrown hair issues. Much so, you can avoid getting hurt from those sharp blades!