Hello,
I am having problems with my face after shaving. I am a 25 year old guy. I did not have these problems when I was younger. After shaving, I am getting ingrown hairs on my face on the side of my chin on both sides. When I look closely to see why I have these small red bumps below the skin, there are hairs just beneath the top layer of the skin. I can dig them out with tweezers, but it leaves red marks, and if I don't, small red bumps form anyways. I need to shave for my job, so using a beard trimmer is not possible. I have read many, many other boards and websites for information. Here is what I have tried:
1) Shaving with brand new triple blade razor (very bad results too many blades).
2) Now I use a "bump fighter" single blade razor with a guard so you don't shave too close (results in image below)
3) If I don't shave, or if I use a beard trimmer, I have NO bumps.
4) I shave after showering in very warm water
5) I use sensitive skin shave gel.
6) I shave with the grain as much as possible (hair random).
7) I wash my face prior to shaving with a salicylic acid wash.
8) I use a salicylic acid moisturizer afterwards.
9) At night I use benzoyl peroxide on the area.
10) I don't stretch or pull the skin when I shave and I make only single strokes on the area.
Please help, this is absolutely driving me crazy, and my appearance is very important for my job! The picture attached below is my face, hopefully it will help.
http://tinypic.com/view/?pic=2cdv4ap