Razor burns are not uncommon. Every man or woman who has taken to shaving goes through this ordeal. No matter how careful one is, occasional outbreaks are sine qua non. While there is no better preventive measure other than being careful, there are a lot of things that you can do once the outbreak occurs.

Add one tsp of sour cream to 2-3 mashed strawberries and apply it on the affected area. This mixture should be washed off after 20 minutes. This mixture is a very powerful moisturizer and relieves the burning sensation.

You can apply apple cinder vinegar on the affected area. It reduces redness and burning sensation. Another remedy is applying witch hazel. Chamomile tea is very beneficial in providing relief in case of razor burns. To use it you must take a cold and damp tea bag and place it directly on the burn or soak a cloth in strong Chamomile tea and place the cloth on the burn. This soothes the burn immediately and provides relief. Rubbing a small quantity of underarm deodorant also helps a lot. You can apply cocoa butter on the burn for instant relief. Almond oil is also not far behind when it comes to providing relief.

Dissolving a few aspirin tablets in warm water to make a thin paste and applying it directly on the burn immensely helps in healing razor burns. This paste should be kept for 30 minutes and later it should be washed off. Topical application of Vitamin A and E cures the burns effectively.With an array of aids, there is no need to fear razor burns.