By Chanchala Bose
Being a girl is hard. It requires a lot of maintenance. You have to be regular with your shaving and waxing sessions, get your eyebrows groomed in time…and the saga continues. While using razors, we often end up hurting ourselves. And not just cuts, a shaving session can leave you with razor burn as well. Razor burn is basically the slight tingling and burning sensation you get on your skin post shaving. If you shave your skin and face this issue, read how you can prevent and treat it.

Use a sharp razor

Did you know a blunt razor causes more burns" To solve this, always use a sharp razor. Use your razor head maximum 2-3 times and then replace it. This way you will always get a close shave without damaging your skin. Don?t shave too often
Shaving too often leads to razor burn. So avoid shaving too frequently and in hurry. Give yourself a break of 2-3 weeks and then shave your skin again.
Use baking soda on razor burn

Did you know baking soda is extremely effective against razor burns" Since baking soda has anti-inflammatory properties, you can use it to sooth your razor burns. Just use a cup of diluted baking soda and apply it on the burnt area.
Wear comfortable clothes after shaving
You must avoid synthetic fabrics like satin and crepe for around 48 hours after shaving. Always opt for cotton and other natural fabrics after your shaving session. This way, your skin will get time to heal and hence it won’t burn.
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