9 Home Remedies for After Shave Bumps|Razor Burns

After shave bumps or razor burns are some unwanted effects that come as a result of shaving hair on our skin. It occurs after an area of the skin has been shaved and manifest as an irritation, inflammation, itching of the skin and bumps may result. It may sometimes swell and pain too. 

Men usually have razor burns on the chin while women get them on their armpits and at times on the legs and pubic area.

Some of the following will help relieve the symptoms of after shave bumps while some remedies will help heal after shave bumps.

1  Lemon juice

Lemon juice can help heal razor bumps. Its anti-bacterial properties help in preventing bacteria from invading aftershave bumps.

• Apply some lemon juice on the affected area and allow to get dry.
• Wash off the lemon juice after waiting for about 30 minutes.

2 Honey

Another home remedy that can be used to heal after shave bumps fast is honey. This is because honey has anti-bacterial properties and it will even prevent the after shave bumps from getting infected (1). Honey also reduces inflammation that is associated with after shave bumps.

• Apply some honey on the affected area and allow it to get dry. 
• Rinse off the honey after waiting for about 30 minutes.
• This can be done twice a day till the after shave bumps get healed.

further reading: Health benefits and uses of honey

3 cold compress

A cold compress is able to relieve the burning sensation that is caused by after shave bumps. 

• Wrap some ice in a piece of cloth and apply over the affected area. 
• Another option is to soak a face towel in ice cold water and apply over the affected area.

4 Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera helps in reducing pain and inflammation associated with aftershave bumps. Its anti-bacterial properties will aid in healing aftershave bumps especially if it gets infected (2).

• Extract the gel from aloe vera and rub on the affected spot. 
• Allow it to get dry and rinse with water. This can be done twice daily to get rid of after shave bumps

5 Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil naturally has anti-bacteria properties. It is used in most skin care products. It should be diluted with water before applying on the razor burns.

• Apply the tea tree oil on the affected area and allow to get dry. Rinse it off with water.

6 Apple cider vinegar

The anti-inflammatory properties of apple cider vinegar can relieve symptoms of inflammation associated with after shave bumps such as swelling and pain. Apple cider vinegar can also relieve itches that come as a result of after shave bumps

• Soak a cotton swab with apple cider vinegar and apply on the razor burn.
• Allow it to get dry and rinse off the apple cider vinegar with water.

7 Aspirin tablets

Aspirin can help relieve redness and pain associated with razor burns because it has anti-inflammatory properties. 

• Dissolve one aspirin tablet in a teaspoon of water and apply on the razor burns.
• Allow it to get dry and wash off the aspirin with water after about 10 minutes.

8 Baking soda

Baking soda helps in reducing inflammation that occur as a result of after shave bumps. It can also relieve the itching associated with after shave bumps.

• Make a paste using baking soda and warm water. 
• Apply on the skin and rinse after allowing it to sit for about 30 minutes.

9 corn starch

Get some cornstarch and mix with water to form a paste. Apply on the affected areas and allow it to get dry. Rinse off the corn starch with water after about 20 minutes.

After shave bumps can be prevented by using the right shaving cream and oil. The right shaving instrument that does not cut the skin during shaving should be used as well to prevent after shave bumps.