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1. Use a sharp razor. Old / dull ones will not do as good of a job.
2. Don't shave for about a week, to let any residual bumps and razor burn heal.
3. Shave before you shower. Use hot water. Go slow, and easy. It's your face, not a lawn.
4. Shower after to heat up your skin, and open the follicles, and loosen your skin.
5. Wash your face with a cleanser, not bar soap.
6. PAT your face dry, no wiping it dry. Wiping will irritate your skin.
7. Once you get out of the shower, immediately put on moisturizer. Not cream. Not lotion. Olive oil will work too. Don't use too much, just enough that there is a light covering that the skin soaks in. This will lubricate the hair follicles.
Typically, razor burn is caused by shaving when your face is too cold, the blade is dull, or there isn't enough moisture on your face. Shaving everyday will also cause this over time. Try to shave every 2 to 3 days depending on how fast your beard grows.
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