Have razor burn? What the heck is that? Just get rid of it – right?
It’s no secret that razor burn sucks. In case you’re curious, the cause is simple:
Razor burn, or razor bumps, also called pseudofolliculitis barbae, are small, irritated bumps on the skin. They develop after shaving, when strands of hair curl back on themselves and grow into the skin. Razor bumps cause irritation and pimples – hence razor burn. They also may cause scarring.
Preventing razor burn by prepping skin thoroughly before shaving is most effective – but a lot of guys skip this. It takes more time and – let’s face it: dealing with multiple products is a pain.
