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I suffer from painful razor bumps on my neck and cheeks. What can I do to treat these, and how can I prevent them in the future? |
 Let's start by understanding why you're having these problems. Ingrowns and razor bumps are pretty much a cause-and-effect deal—when the shortened hair does not grow straight out of the follicle opening, but instead curls around and re-enters the skin (the ingrown), it creates a bump. The culprits? Coarse, thick, curly hair or products that are either overly drying or contain harsh ingredients that can cause irritation.
For those prone to ingrowns, we recommend two products. First, add Jack Black's Face Buff Energizing Scrub to your shaving routine to open congested pores and sweep away oil, dirt and dead skin cells. In addition to allowing for a closer shave (and fewer ingrown hairs by lifting the whisker from the skin's surface), regular use of an exfoliating scrub will improve skin's appearance and texture by removing old cells to expose newer, younger ones underneath.
Secondly, after cleansing skin, apply 3-in-1 Clear Complexion Solution directly to bumps on the neck and face to help heal and clear skin. This unique product has a powerful combination of 2% Salicylic and Lactic Acids which exfoliate the top layer of dead skin cells, unearthing the skin-trapped facial hairs that cause razor bumps. The hairs are then free to grow up and out, instead of below the skin. In addition, Clear Complexion Solution will also dissolve pore-clogging facial oils that can cause acne and blackheads. One note: When first starting to use Clear Complexion Solution, avoid use immediately after shaving; the active ingredients may cause slight irritation until your skin becomes acclimated to the product.
You can also help avoid ingrown hairs with these simple shaving techniques:
If you have existing bumps, warm the face before shaving which is less irritating. Try shaving in the shower or directly afterwards—the warm water and steam soften your beard, making it easier to cut. And when possible. you'll want to shave with the grain, in the direction of your hair growth. Make sure your blade is sharp (if you shave daily, you'll probably want to change it after four to five uses).
It’s also important to use a high quality shaving product. We recommend Jack Black's revolutionary Beard Lube Conditioning Shave. The unique formula offers three benefits in a single product—it's a pre-shave oil, shave cream and skin conditioner in one. The lightweight, lubricating lotion penetrates whiskers to soften even the toughest beard, allowing for an extremely close, irritation-free shave. Plus special conditioners provide a cushion between the razor and your skin, penetrating below the surface to soften new, coarse, thick whisker growth and helping to relax hair as you shave for less risk of future bumps.
Finally, avoid tight-collared shirts which can irritate existing razor bumps. |
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