Men shave daily; this leads to the hair on their faces getting thick. Some women choose to shave in order to get rid of unwanted hair on their hands, legs and pubic area. If you shave regularly and suffer with razor burns then there is something that you are not doing right. In order to prevent any razor burns one must take a few precautions when they shave.

The first thing to remember when you shave is to do so in the direction of the hair. Most men prefer to shave against the growth of the hair in order to get a better growth; however this is a myth. Shaving in the opposite direction of the hair makes the hair thick; it does not improve the growth of the hair. Shaving in the direction of the hair prevents razor burns and scars. As a precaution one must also use warm water to shave as it helps to soften the hair.

Men must use an after shave lotion after shaving. This helps to reduce the razor burn and soothes the skin. One must choose lotions that are alcohol free and non perfumed as they do not cause a stinging sensation. Women on the other hand must prevent using any sort of after shave lotion. Use a moisturizing lotion instead. The lotion will increase the hydration levels in the skin and also prevent the skin from getting dry and dehydrated.

You must change your razor or blades regularly. This will help to prevent cuts while shaving. If you use a blunt razor you will have to run the razor on the same area frequently in order to get rid of the excess hair; this increases the possibility of razor burns and cuts.

If you cut yourself while shaving you must use Aloe Vera gel immediately on the area. Dab a small amount of the gel on your skin; avoid massaging it. The natural soothing properties of the plant extract will soothe the skin and control the bleeding and scarring.