how can i avoid razor burn?
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mercinary7
how can i avoid razor burn?it really sucks and sometimes i get it pretty bad. i shave with the grain of the hair and i still get it.any suggestions?
Answer
I get razor burn all the time, I always have. I bought TEND SKIN a week ago and I am very happy with the results. I noticed improvement within 24 hours of using it. You cannot use it if you are allergic to aspirin. It somehow works to eliminate razor burn and ingrown hairs. I love it. It is rather expensive but you can make your own with a few simple ingredients
solution 1:
18 tablets uncoated aspirin, crushed
5 oz. rubbing alcohol
combine.
solution 2:
8 tablets uncoated aspirin, crushed
2.5 oz. witch hazel
combine.
combine the two solutions. the aspirin will settle a bit, so shake it before use. apply to the bikini area to prevent ingrowns. it can also be used to spot treat blemishes. (aspirin is acetic and salicylic acids.)
I just mixed it up today, and i am going to start using it tomorrow. I still have tend skin left and it works miracles, but I am going to try this much cheaper version and hope for the same results.
As far as razors, I use the Fusion razor by Schick i think. It is a men's razor but who cares! It has 5 blades so you hardly ever have to go over the same spot twice (which is what causes razor burn to be worse). I also use a sensitive skin shave gel, skintimate or anything really as long as it is for sensitive skin. Cleaning the skin before shaving to remove any dirt that may be on the skin also helps.
Good luck in being bump free!
I get razor burn all the time, I always have. I bought TEND SKIN a week ago and I am very happy with the results. I noticed improvement within 24 hours of using it. You cannot use it if you are allergic to aspirin. It somehow works to eliminate razor burn and ingrown hairs. I love it. It is rather expensive but you can make your own with a few simple ingredients
solution 1:
18 tablets uncoated aspirin, crushed
5 oz. rubbing alcohol
combine.
solution 2:
8 tablets uncoated aspirin, crushed
2.5 oz. witch hazel
combine.
combine the two solutions. the aspirin will settle a bit, so shake it before use. apply to the bikini area to prevent ingrowns. it can also be used to spot treat blemishes. (aspirin is acetic and salicylic acids.)
I just mixed it up today, and i am going to start using it tomorrow. I still have tend skin left and it works miracles, but I am going to try this much cheaper version and hope for the same results.
As far as razors, I use the Fusion razor by Schick i think. It is a men's razor but who cares! It has 5 blades so you hardly ever have to go over the same spot twice (which is what causes razor burn to be worse). I also use a sensitive skin shave gel, skintimate or anything really as long as it is for sensitive skin. Cleaning the skin before shaving to remove any dirt that may be on the skin also helps.
Good luck in being bump free!
Should I take my nose ring out?
Q. I got my nose pierced about a month ago. And, within days my piercing started acting up. I ignored it, but it has progressively gotten worse. The skin inside my nose is swolen and I can no longer feel the end of my nose ring on the inside. On the outside, there is a bump. It's surrounding the whole piercing and it's kind of a purple color. You can't see it if I keep the nose ring in, but once I take it out it looks almost like a pimple. It's impossible to cover with makeup...I tried.
I don't know if I should take my nose ring out, because if I do, it's so ugly and I can't cover it! But I'm afraid if I keep it in, it's going to scar.
What should I do?! Someone help me please!
I don't know if I should take my nose ring out, because if I do, it's so ugly and I can't cover it! But I'm afraid if I keep it in, it's going to scar.
What should I do?! Someone help me please!
Answer
1. You should not be touching it or putting anything on it besides what you use to clean it with.
2. Don't take it out as the infection can get trapped in there when it is healed.
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Aftercare Guidelines for Body Piercings
Cleaning Solutions
Use one or both of the following solutions for healing piercings:
⢠Packaged sterile saline solution with no additives (read the label), or a non-iodized sea salt mixture: Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized (iodine-free) sea salt into one cup (8 oz.) of warm distilled or bottled water. A stronger mixture is not better; a saline solution that is too strong can irritate the piercing.
⢠A mild, fragrance-free liquid soapâpreferably anti-microbial or germicidal.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BODY PIERCINGS
⢠WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.
⢠SALINE soak for five to ten minutes once or more per day. Invert a cup of warm saline solution over the area to form a vacuum. For certain piercings it may be easier to apply using clean gauze or paper towels saturated with saline solution. A brief rinse afterward will remove any residue.
⢠SOAP no more than once or twice a day. While showering, lather up a pearl size drop of the soap to clean the jewelry and the piercing. Leave the cleanser on the piercing no more than thirty seconds.
⢠RINSE thoroughly to remove all traces of the soap from the piercing. It is not necessary to rotate the jewelry through the piercing.
⢠DRY by gently patting with clean, disposable paper products. Cloth towels can harbor bacteria and snag on jewelry, causing injury.
WHAT IS NORMAL?
⢠Initially: some bleeding, localized swelling, tenderness, or bruising.
⢠During healing: some discoloration, itching, secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid (not pus) that will form some crust on the jewelry. The tissue may tighten around the jewelry as it heals.
⢠Once healed: the jewelry may not move freely in the piercing; do not force it. If you fail to include cleaning your piercing as part of your daily hygiene routine, normal but smelly bodily secretions may accumulate.
⢠A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete. This is because tissue heals from the outside in, and although it feels fine, the interior remains fragile. Be patient, and keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period.
⢠Even healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your piercing, keep jewelry inâdo not leave it empty.
WHAT TO DO
⢠Wash your hands prior to touching the piercing; leave it alone except when cleaning. During healing, it is not necessary to rotate your jewelry.
⢠Stay healthy; the healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal. Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet. Exercise during healing is fine; listen to your body.
⢠Make sure your bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you are sleeping.
⢠Showers tend to be safer than taking baths, as bathtubs can harbor bacteria. If you bathe in a tub, clean it well before each use and rinse off your piercing when you get out.
WHAT TO AVOID
⢠Avoid cleaning with Betadine®, Hibiciens®, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Dial® or other harsh soaps, as these can damage cells. Also avoid ointments as they prevent necessary air circulation. Click here to download information on triclosan dangers
⢠Avoid Bactine®, pierced ear care solutions and other products containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK). These can be irritating and are not intended for long term wound care.
⢠Avoid over-cleaning. This can delay your healing and irritate your piercing.
⢠Avoid undue trauma such as friction from clothing, excessive motion of the area, playing with the jewelry, and vigorous cleaning. These activities can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, prolonged healing, and other complications.
⢠Avoid all oral contact, rough play, and contact with othersâ bodily fluids on or near your piercing during healing.
⢠Avoid stress and recreational drug use, including excessive caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
⢠Avoid submerging the piercing in unhygenic bodies of water such as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc. Or, protect your piercing using a waterproof wound-sealant bandage (such as 3M⢠Nexcare⢠Clean Seals). These are available at most drugstores.
⢠Avoid all beauty and personal care products on or around the piercing including cosmetics, lotions, and sprays, etc.
⢠Donât hang charms or any object from your jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.
1. You should not be touching it or putting anything on it besides what you use to clean it with.
2. Don't take it out as the infection can get trapped in there when it is healed.
------------------
Aftercare Guidelines for Body Piercings
Cleaning Solutions
Use one or both of the following solutions for healing piercings:
⢠Packaged sterile saline solution with no additives (read the label), or a non-iodized sea salt mixture: Dissolve 1/4 teaspoon of non-iodized (iodine-free) sea salt into one cup (8 oz.) of warm distilled or bottled water. A stronger mixture is not better; a saline solution that is too strong can irritate the piercing.
⢠A mild, fragrance-free liquid soapâpreferably anti-microbial or germicidal.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR BODY PIERCINGS
⢠WASH your hands thoroughly prior to cleaning or touching your piercing for any reason.
⢠SALINE soak for five to ten minutes once or more per day. Invert a cup of warm saline solution over the area to form a vacuum. For certain piercings it may be easier to apply using clean gauze or paper towels saturated with saline solution. A brief rinse afterward will remove any residue.
⢠SOAP no more than once or twice a day. While showering, lather up a pearl size drop of the soap to clean the jewelry and the piercing. Leave the cleanser on the piercing no more than thirty seconds.
⢠RINSE thoroughly to remove all traces of the soap from the piercing. It is not necessary to rotate the jewelry through the piercing.
⢠DRY by gently patting with clean, disposable paper products. Cloth towels can harbor bacteria and snag on jewelry, causing injury.
WHAT IS NORMAL?
⢠Initially: some bleeding, localized swelling, tenderness, or bruising.
⢠During healing: some discoloration, itching, secretion of a whitish-yellow fluid (not pus) that will form some crust on the jewelry. The tissue may tighten around the jewelry as it heals.
⢠Once healed: the jewelry may not move freely in the piercing; do not force it. If you fail to include cleaning your piercing as part of your daily hygiene routine, normal but smelly bodily secretions may accumulate.
⢠A piercing may seem healed before the healing process is complete. This is because tissue heals from the outside in, and although it feels fine, the interior remains fragile. Be patient, and keep cleaning throughout the entire healing period.
⢠Even healed piercings can shrink or close in minutes after having been there for years! This varies from person to person; if you like your piercing, keep jewelry inâdo not leave it empty.
WHAT TO DO
⢠Wash your hands prior to touching the piercing; leave it alone except when cleaning. During healing, it is not necessary to rotate your jewelry.
⢠Stay healthy; the healthier your lifestyle, the easier it will be for your piercing to heal. Get enough sleep and eat a nutritious diet. Exercise during healing is fine; listen to your body.
⢠Make sure your bedding is washed and changed regularly. Wear clean, comfortable, breathable clothing that protects your piercing while you are sleeping.
⢠Showers tend to be safer than taking baths, as bathtubs can harbor bacteria. If you bathe in a tub, clean it well before each use and rinse off your piercing when you get out.
WHAT TO AVOID
⢠Avoid cleaning with Betadine®, Hibiciens®, alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Dial® or other harsh soaps, as these can damage cells. Also avoid ointments as they prevent necessary air circulation. Click here to download information on triclosan dangers
⢠Avoid Bactine®, pierced ear care solutions and other products containing Benzalkonium Chloride (BZK). These can be irritating and are not intended for long term wound care.
⢠Avoid over-cleaning. This can delay your healing and irritate your piercing.
⢠Avoid undue trauma such as friction from clothing, excessive motion of the area, playing with the jewelry, and vigorous cleaning. These activities can cause the formation of unsightly and uncomfortable scar tissue, migration, prolonged healing, and other complications.
⢠Avoid all oral contact, rough play, and contact with othersâ bodily fluids on or near your piercing during healing.
⢠Avoid stress and recreational drug use, including excessive caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.
⢠Avoid submerging the piercing in unhygenic bodies of water such as lakes, pools, hot tubs, etc. Or, protect your piercing using a waterproof wound-sealant bandage (such as 3M⢠Nexcare⢠Clean Seals). These are available at most drugstores.
⢠Avoid all beauty and personal care products on or around the piercing including cosmetics, lotions, and sprays, etc.
⢠Donât hang charms or any object from your jewelry until the piercing is fully healed.
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