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AfterBurn · 12-11-2003, 11:00 AM

I shave maybe twice every week or so and a few days after i shave i usually get zits that dont go away for a while. it's very annoying. i use acne cream regularly even when i dont need it, wash my face with mosturizing soap, i use a deep pore cleanser and also expensive aftershave. any idea why i may be getting these zits and how to prevent them?

lordjeebus · 12-11-2003, 01:51 PM

I had a problem like that once. It went away when I ditched the special soaps, acne creams, etc. I use a small amount of regular soap to keep my face clean, and when I shave I use shaving cream. Besides that, nothing goes on my face, and for me there's been a big improvement.

I also used to try to get a really close shave -- I don't do that anymore and that's helped too.

Of course, I don't know if these things will work for you or make things worse. Might be worth trying though.

JStrider · 12-11-2003, 04:45 PM

well when i use a regular razor i get a breakout on my upper neck/bottom of jaw area... but i decided to be lazy and just use the hair trimmer part of my electric(the normal part doesnt work woth anything anymore)... i may be eternally stubbly... but i dont mind...

googleplex · 12-12-2003, 10:55 PM

Using soap to clean your face is a bad idea. It will just dry out your skin and cause your face to produce more oil to compensate, ie. more pimples.

Use an oil-free face wash and after-shave. That should help.

Giltwist · 12-14-2003, 10:34 AM

Also, when you shave, you may be making it rather difficult for ingrown hairs to free themselves. So, perhaps, you aren' getting regular pimples, but pimples arising from slivers of hair caught in your pores. When I want a smooth shave, I find it works best to use an electric shaver the day before and then a straight razor the day I want the clean face.

12-11-2003, 11:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
AfterBurn Psycho	Zits after shaving I shave maybe twice every week or so and a few days after i shave i usually get zits that dont go away for a while. it's very annoying. i use acne cream regularly even when i dont need it, wash my face with mosturizing soap, i use a deep pore cleanser and also expensive aftershave. any idea why i may be getting these zits and how to prevent them? __________________ smoking weed everyday keeps the doctor away

12-11-2003, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
JStrider Poo-tee-weet? Location: The Woodlands, TX	well when i use a regular razor i get a breakout on my upper neck/bottom of jaw area... but i decided to be lazy and just use the hair trimmer part of my electric(the normal part doesnt work woth anything anymore)... i may be eternally stubbly... but i dont mind... __________________ -=JStrider=- ~Clatto Verata Nicto

12-11-2003, 01:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
lordjeebus ‚±‚Ìˆó˜U‚ª–Ú‚É“ü‚ç‚Ê‚© Location: College	I had a problem like that once. It went away when I ditched the special soaps, acne creams, etc. I use a small amount of regular soap to keep my face clean, and when I shave I use shaving cream. Besides that, nothing goes on my face, and for me there's been a big improvement. I also used to try to get a really close shave -- I don't do that anymore and that's helped too. Of course, I don't know if these things will work for you or make things worse. Might be worth trying though.

12-12-2003, 10:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
googleplex Tilted	Using soap to clean your face is a bad idea. It will just dry out your skin and cause your face to produce more oil to compensate, ie. more pimples. Use an oil-free face wash and after-shave. That should help.

12-14-2003, 10:34 AM	#5 (permalink)
Giltwist Insane Location: Pennsylvania	Also, when you shave, you may be making it rather difficult for ingrown hairs to free themselves. So, perhaps, you aren' getting regular pimples, but pimples arising from slivers of hair caught in your pores. When I want a smooth shave, I find it works best to use an electric shaver the day before and then a straight razor the day I want the clean face.