Shaving Rash

Shaving rash can appear (up to four days after a bad shave), as redness, soreness, itching and ingrown hairs (or pseudofolliculitis barbae to give this condition its technical term.) The symptoms can fade quickly or linger, and in the case of ingrown hairs can become infected and leave scars.

You should be able to pinpoint the cause of shaving rash from the symptoms that appear:

• If a rash appears immediately then you probably don’t have sufficient lubrication when you shave - try switching to our No. 2 Shave Now and applying it with a soft brush.
• If the rash takes a few days to appear this is usually down to poor technique - invest in a fresh razor and be extra gentle when you shave.
• If you experience itching, redness and irritation then an ingredient in your shaving cream is the likely culprit. Shaving products and aftershaves containing Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Ethyl alcohol, Propylene glycol and artificial fragrances and colours dry the skin and cause irritation - the shaving and skincare products in Green People’s Organic Homme range should be gentle enough for almost anyone.
• Bumps, blemishes and ingrown hair are caused when hair grows back in to the skin, clogging pores and becoming infected. Though they are more common in men with curly hair they can happen to anyone and are difficult to fully prevent, though proper lubrication and shaving technique can go some way to reducing their occurrence.

All kinds of shaving rash can be soothed with gentle, natural products like those in Green People’s Organic Homme range:

Start off by removing impurities with the Scrub It Exfoliator, shave with Shave Now Wash & Shave & finish with Cool Down Moisturiser to hydrate your skin and reduce inflammation.