8 Natural Remedies for Treating Razor Burns, Keratosis Pilaris and Other Skin Bumps
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is amazing for so many health benefits but did you know it can rid of the annoying bumps that occur from shaving and waxing. Rub the oil on the spot you want to treat, it works as a moisturizer and the skin will clear. Use unscented lotion after you apply the oil.
Baby Powder
There are over a million ways to use baby powder and the main purpose is to clear up baby rashes, so why we only use it for babies? As we get older and begin shaving we get just about the same rash from our razors and waxing. Sprinkle baby powered were you have bumps 10 minutes before your going to shave or wax. This home remedies is also good for ingrown hairs when applied before shaving or waxing.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil (the pure stuff) is great for a number of skin ailments. You can make a lotion from it and use it to clear up razor burn and many people swear by it for clearing up keratosis pilaris. You just have to rub it onto the skin and let it soak in. It smells absolutely heavenly and does a great job at helping to clear up eczema, dry skin and a number of other skin conditions.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a cure for just about every skin problem. It has a cooling effect that does wonders for dry skin and hair bumps. The only thing you need to do is slather it on the skin and moisturize after for best results.
Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub
A great recipe for using coconut contains sugar for an effective scrub. If you have keratosis pilaris or you tend to get razor or waxing bumps after hair removal, this great scrub will help to soothe the skin and it smells amazing. You just have to mix 2 tablespoons of regular sugar with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 4 tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of raw honey. Leave it on for a few minutes before getting into the shower and then just wash away.
Kitchen Remedies
There are so many things in the kitchen that you can use for these irritating razor bumps or other skin problems. One is olive oil, which is amazing for a moisturizer. Another is apple cider vinegar with a little water and plain yogurt from anything like bumps to keratoaia issues. Just rub yogurt into the area about 20 minutes before you bathe and then wash it away in the bath.
