That' s the inside-out story. You' ll also need to look at the way you shave. When preparing for a shave, don' t use very hot water on the skin as this will just irritate it before you' ve even begun. Most shaving foams are alkaline, stripping the skin of its acid mantle - use a shaving oil instead. The one I recommend is Dermalogica' s Professional Shave, which contains essential oils that help to calm down the skin after shaving, too.

Another common mistake is to shave against the direction of hair growth. While this does give a closer shave, it further irritates the skin. It' s better to shave in the direction of hair growth with a very sharp razor. Shaving effectively removes the top layer of skin cells, leaving the skin prone to inflammation, so after shaving, use a good moisturizer or apply some aloe vera gel.