Skin care for any kind of skin, regardless of gender or race, is crucial to maintain its qualities of being soft and smooth. Black skin care for men is particularly unique because it deals with a particular set of challenges. For example, it is prone to razor bumps and ingrown hair. In fact, 85 percent of men have to deal with razor bumps.

The technical name for razor bumps is pseudofolliculitis barbae and it occurs more frequently in hair that is thick or curly. It often happens right after shaving because the shaved hair has the tendency to curl back into the skin that is found next to the hair follicle. Shaving tends to make the tips of the hair strands sharp and this helps in penetrating the skin.

Razor bumps can literally be a pain. They can burn, itch, and cause some scarring on your skin. It also makes it difficult for you to shave because the surface of the skin becomes uneven. In order to help deter razor bumps, there are some who choose to instead use depilatory creams. However, not everyone is able to use these hair removal products because they contain chemicals that can be harsh on sensitive skin.

To know how to alleviate razor bumps and ingrown hairs and how they happen,  should be understood. Both men and women experience razor bumps although it is more common in the males because of their hairs rough texture. The best solution for them as a form of black skin care is to simply apply the proper shaving techniques to prevent the hair from piercing your skin.

Start off by using a clean, sharp blade when shaving, that’s for the brothers. In fact, the blade should be replaced at least once every week. Even electric shavers should have their rotary blades replaced regularly. A sharp blade makes sure that the hair is cut in one fell swoop. Fewer strokes over the skin mean less chance for ingrown hair.

Always shave in the direction of the hair growth to prevent it from curling back into your skin. This is particularly helpful in the neck area because of going against the grain. Some men feel that this does not give them as close a shave as when they take the razor in the opposite direction of the hair growth but using a sharp blade can offset this. In connection with this, avoid stretching your skin during shaving. Although it may feel like it helps in the shaving process, it can actually result in the discoloration of your skin.

Finally, black skin care also entails changes in your diet to help your skin from within. Avoid foods that are rich in cholesterol, salt, or oil. These make your skin more prone to being damaged by shaving.

Dedicated To the Black Men and Their Skin,

Juliette Samuel,
Esthetician/Publisher

NYRAJU Skin Care – Providers of Natural Skin and Hair Care products for the African American Market

http://www.nyrajuskincare.com