Skin Health
Why You Keep Getting Razor Bumps
Spoiler: it's probably your razor angle. Plus four other surprising causes.
Razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae) happen when a freshly cut hair retracts under the skin and grows sideways. The fix is rarely one thing — it's a stack of small changes.
The five fixes
1) Hold the razor at a 30° angle, not flat. 2) Shave WITH the grain on the first pass — across, never against. 3) Replace the blade every 5–7 shaves. 4) Never dry shave. 5) Apply a chemical exfoliant 12 hours after, not immediately.
The product layer
Polish 2x weekly with the Turmeric Honey Ginger Scrub to prevent buildup. Twelve hours post-shave, apply the Ingrown Hair Serum on any inflamed areas. Daily, finish with the Mango Ingrown Oil to keep the skin pliable.
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