Every time after I shave, I get more acne in those areas. I use a safety razor and an oat based cream. I always wash my face beforehand. Is there a way I can reduce the amount of acne I get after shaving?

  • Robin@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    I have the same problem and switched to an electric foil shaver. It’s not as close a shave so it does leave a bit of a stubble. That look might not work for everyone but it works for me

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      24 hours ago

      Foils are good, but the rotary style electric shavers create the least irritation. I use one, and would recommend it. It also comes with a little cleaner base that keeps the heads disinfected and clean of hair particles.

      A Phillips One-Blade will give you a decently close shave, but not razor close, but it also doesn’t cause nearly the irritation and doesn’t cut hairs below the skin.

      One trick is to prep your skin with cold water, not hot or warm, which will cause the hairs to stand up, making the shave easier.

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        20 hours ago

        Disagree. Really depends on the hair. Rotary pulls mine. I switched to foil a long time ago and haven’t had issues since.

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          19 hours ago

          Fair enough. I had the opposite, where foils caused irritation (even my Braun Series 7), but my Philips Norelco 9500 has been the superior shaver, all around.

          I still use the One-Blade to pre-trim though, especially if the whiskers are longer.

    • TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works
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      1 day ago

      I use that for my face too, super easy and I can’t cut myself with it lol
      can’t say it leaves any stubble for me though