How to Get Rid of and Prevent Underarm Razor Burn

Razor burn under your arms can be an extremely embarrassing and uncomfortable condition, especially if you're wearing tank tops or sleeveless dresses. It's generally defined as a rash that occurs a few hours to a few days after shaving once hair starts to grow through the skin again. Razor burn can happen for a variety of different reasons, but there are numerous ways to prevent it and get rid of it. Here are some great tips!

Shave Less Often

Many people are committed to shaving their underarms every day or every other day in order to keep skin smooth and hairless. The problem with shaving this often is that it constantly causes skin irritation. One great way to get rid of razor burn is to let your underarm skin recover from constant shaving. While this might not seem possible during summer when you're wear sleeveless tops and dresses, it's a really good idea to do during the winter. Generally in the winter I'll only shave my underarms once a week and it works miracles for my skin.

Get a Better Razor

Because I'm usually pressed for money during the school year, I often invest in razors that have only one or two blades. While these may seem ideal for saving money, they're definitely not good if you're trying to avoid or get rid of razor burn. A razor with four or even three blades will be much better for your underarms. This is because it more evenly distributes pressure on your skin while you're shaving. It also gets rid of more hair in one swipe so you're not constantly going over the same area.

Ditch the Old Razors

If you use disposable razors then you need to be careful when razors begin to get old. Rusty or dull razors can be dangerous and can only add to current razor burn problems. A great indication that you should start using a new razor is if your current razor is rusty, dull (isn't removing hair as easily), and the moisturizing strip is almost gone.

Buy Good Shaving Cream

A good can of shaving cream can be the difference between smooth, flawless underarms and a nasty case of razor burns. Most shaving creams only make the skin slick so that there isn't a lot of friction between razor blades and your skin. However, it's extremely important that you find a good shaving cream or gel that has moisturizing ingredients, such as Aloe, that will further help moisturize your skin, even after you've rinsed it off.

Leave it on Longer

Most people just rub their shaving cream or gel in and then start shaving. A great tip I've found over the past few years is that if you rub in your shaving cream and then let it sit for a minute or so it really helps moisturize your skin more. This is because it's had a longer time to sit and be absorbed by your skin. This will reduce the friction and it will also help keep your underarms soft and supple even after you're done shaving.

Scrub First

One thing that can make a huge difference when it comes to razor burn or not is scrubbing your underarms with soap and a washcloth first. Due to the fake that many women have to deal with deodorant residue under their arms, it can clog razor blades and reduce their effectiveness when it comes to removing hair. So simply scrub or wash your underarms before shaving.

Try Waxing

Waxing is probably the number one way to prevent and get rid of razor burn and the reasons are obvious. First off, waxing doesn't involve any razor blade and there is no rash due to friction. Waxing also helps keep your skin smoother for longer. Even if you're hesitant about waxing, it can be a great remedy to get rid of razor burn. Sometimes I like waxing during the summer but shaving during the winter. It's a great option!