Dermatologist reveals how you've probably been shaving wrong - and shares three easy tips to keep your skin razor-burn free
- Mississippi-based dermatologist Dr. Zubritsky revealed the info on her TikTok
- The dermatologist also offered two additional shaving pointers you must follow
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A dermatologist has revealed a shocking truth about the way you're shaving - and why it's probably wrong.
The important information was shared on TikTok this week by Mississippi-based Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, also known online as the @dermguru.
Dr. Zubritsky, who boasts more than 1.4 million followers on the platform, often makes videos sharing her skincare expertise, hacks and favorite products.
In this new clip, she revealed three hacks to achieve razor-burn free skin this summer season.
The first one was quite straightforward, as she said you were probably shaving your hair off in the wrong direction.
Mississippi-based dermatologist Dr. Zubritsky shared a list of shaving hacks on TikTok this week - and the first one revealed that you might be shaving wrong
'You need to make sure that you're shaving in the direction of the hair growth and not against it,' Dr. Zubritsky said.
'Shaving against the hair growth causes microtraumas and cuts in the skin, allowing more inflammation, irritation and bacteria.'
Next, she urged viewers to stop 'raw shaving' - AKA removing hair without any shaving cream or water.
'You absolutely should not be shaving on dry skin, you always should be using some cream, or you can even use your body wash in a pinch,' she shared.
Dr. Zubritsky explained that when you shaved on dry skin, you're just asking for razor burn and bumps to pop up.
'Shaving gels and creams usually are more lubricating, allowing for a more seamless shave,' she said.
The last tip Dr. Zubritsky offered was to make sure that you were exfoliating one to two times per week before shaving.
'Exfoliator with AHAs or BHAs, it's going to remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, there's going to be less gunk on the skin for the razor to get caught up in,' she explained.
Dr. Zubritsky also admitted that when you shaved on dry skin, you're just asking for razor burn and bumps to pop up
Dr. Zubritsky added that exfoliating could also reduce the amount of bacteria, which could sometimes get stuck in the hair follicle.
If bacteria gets caught in the hair follicle, it can cause an infection and turn into a razor bump, she explained.
She also suggested a few products that can act as an exfoliator when washing your body.
'If you're a lazy girl like me, you can just use a salicylic acid body wash in the shower, or you can wash your body with something like benzoyl peroxide or Hibiclens a couple of times a week,' she offered.
