I had a bout of blind pimples (red, irritated and with no heads) in this Summer, which was something that used to happen from time to time whenever I shaved for extended periods of time.
I learned a few things about the steps that suit me in shaving, these might help you or not but it is worth sharing:
# I stopped chasing BBS, that helped.
# I discard blade as soon as I feel it to be a bit tugging, that means a DE blade will last me anywhere from 2 to 8 shaves.
I like using Feather blades, Gillette Nacet, Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinum and Shark Super Chrome blades.
# I changed the order of aftershave items to - alum rub (occasionally), Witch Hazel, aftershave balm (unscented) and finally alcohol based aftershave (occasionally).
# I also use Hyaluronic acid with my aftershave balm to hydrate my skin as needed.
# I clean my shaving gears after every shave, it might seem redundant but in case of skin irritation, flare ups and bumps it helps to eliminate as many factors as possible to be sure of the reason for irritation.
# I shifted to more efficient razors and that actually helped me.
I use Game Changer 84 Open Comb, Wunderbar and Feather Artist Club Kamisori style razor with Feather Professional blades (Single Edge).
# I shave alternative days to eliminate the chance of skin irritation.
# I use warm towel as pre shave prep for my face, that helps in getting a close and comfortable shave.
Cold water shave doesn't agree with my skin for longer periods of time, it is OK for an occasional day.
# I use Clubman Pinaud Shaving Cream as pre shave for when my skin needs some help.
In short, do observe what factors help you and change one factor at a time.
Definitely visit a Dermatologist, a professional advice is always best.
RazoRock Wunderbar and Feather Artist Club Kamisori style razor provides the best shave among the dozen or so razors that I've tried.
I learned a few things about the steps that suit me in shaving, these might help you or not but it is worth sharing:
# I stopped chasing BBS, that helped.
# I discard blade as soon as I feel it to be a bit tugging, that means a DE blade will last me anywhere from 2 to 8 shaves.
I like using Feather blades, Gillette Nacet, Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinum and Shark Super Chrome blades.
# I changed the order of aftershave items to - alum rub (occasionally), Witch Hazel, aftershave balm (unscented) and finally alcohol based aftershave (occasionally).
# I also use Hyaluronic acid with my aftershave balm to hydrate my skin as needed.
# I clean my shaving gears after every shave, it might seem redundant but in case of skin irritation, flare ups and bumps it helps to eliminate as many factors as possible to be sure of the reason for irritation.
# I shifted to more efficient razors and that actually helped me.
I use Game Changer 84 Open Comb, Wunderbar and Feather Artist Club Kamisori style razor with Feather Professional blades (Single Edge).
# I shave alternative days to eliminate the chance of skin irritation.
# I use warm towel as pre shave prep for my face, that helps in getting a close and comfortable shave.
Cold water shave doesn't agree with my skin for longer periods of time, it is OK for an occasional day.
# I use Clubman Pinaud Shaving Cream as pre shave for when my skin needs some help.
In short, do observe what factors help you and change one factor at a time.
Definitely visit a Dermatologist, a professional advice is always best.
RazoRock Wunderbar and Feather Artist Club Kamisori style razor provides the best shave among the dozen or so razors that I've tried.