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?

    • sunzu2@thebrainbin.org
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      11 days ago

      Safety razor is prolly easier option for a rookie.

      It is always cheaper than disposable long term

      https://proraso.com/en/

      Good shaving cream and maybe pre shave if cream itself doesn’t work.

      Its a bit pricey up front but it lasts as you need very small amount to get desired results. Then after shave. I just use cream and it is fine but when I started I used pre and after since I had similar issues to OP

    • c7plumbcrazy@sh.itjust.works
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      11 days ago

      Another recommendation for Feather blades. There is a learning curve where you take the name literally when applying pressure, especially while learning. If you ever decide to try a safety razor, something like the Lord L6 safety on Amazon is inexpensive. A basic cream like Porasso or any canned cream will work (don’t invest in a brush yet, use hands to lather at fist) and don’t forget a styptic pencil for the war wounds.

      Then consider investing in a brush and something like a Merkur 34C. A pack of 100 Feather razors lasts a couple years when changing the blade weekly and the shaving soap/cream lasts the better part of a year.

      I shave after showering, soak brush in the sink with warm water and use a shaving soap. Shave short strokes one pass with the grain. Rinse with cool water and pat dry with a clean towel.

      Good luck and don’t go down the straight razor rabbit hole.

      • FuglyDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        11 days ago

        the alchohol is there to kill to the bacteria- which is the immediate cause of acne. most aftershave splashes will also include some glycerin to re-moisturize the skin.

        if you don’t want a scented product, you can do IPA and then some aftershave balm instead.