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How do i stop getting bumps from shaving with razor. i like having smooth skin but when i shave with razor or cream i get bumps. how to stop this?
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Shave down not up: Shaving bumps happen from scraping off superficial bits of skin and bacteria getting in there. Most of the hair on your face grows in a downward direction, if you shave upward (which is what you see on TV on shaving commercials) it gouges your face, scraping off skin. Healing and bacteria cause bumps. Saving down or sideways (but not up) will lessen that problem (but is isn't as close a shave).
Answered 5/24/2015
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