Razor bumps and ingrown hairs are the worst. You spend time shaving for smooth skin—only to end up with red bumps, irritation, or little ingrowns that hurt and look annoying. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.
The good news: most of the time, razor bumps aren’t just random. There are sneaky everyday habits that make them worse—and once you know what they are, you can fix them for good.
Let’s uncover the top 5 culprits and how to kick them out of your routine.
1. Skipping Exfoliation Before You Shave
Dead skin cells and buildup block your hair follicles, making it easier for hair to curl back in and form ingrowns. If you’re not exfoliating before you shave, you’re setting yourself up for bumps.
✅ Solution: Use a gentle scrub like Mi-el’s Strawberry Kiss Sugar Scrub before shaving to lift hairs and clear away buildup. Smooth skin starts here.
2. Using Dull Razors
That old razor you’ve been hanging onto? Yeah—it’s dragging against your skin instead of gliding. Dull blades increase irritation and tug at your hair, which leads to bumps and redness.
👉 Pro tip: Replace your razor blades often, especially if you notice pulling or discomfort.
3. Shaving Against the Grain
We get it—it feels smoother. But shaving against the grain (the opposite direction your hair grows) increases your chances of ingrowns, irritation, and razor burn.
👉 Always shave in the direction of your hair growth first. If you need a closer shave, go gently across the grain instead of against it.
4. Skipping Moisture & Protection
Dry shaving or using harsh foams is basically begging for bumps. Your skin needs slip and hydration during shaving to avoid friction and irritation.
✅ Solution: Swap foam for Mi-el’s Beekini Oil. It doubles as a pre-shave hydrator and a silky shaving oil, giving you the smoothest glide without stripping your skin.
5. Forgetting Post-Shave Care
Your shave doesn’t end when the razor goes down. Skipping aftercare leaves your skin vulnerable to irritation, bacteria, and inflammation—all things that make bumps worse.
👉 Lock in hydration with a lightweight cream or oil right after shaving. Calming your skin now means fewer bumps later.
The Bottom Line
If you’re dealing with razor bumps, don’t blame your skin—it’s usually these sneaky habits causing the chaos. The fix? Exfoliate, use fresh blades, shave with care, and protect your skin with hydrating products.
✨ Pro tip: The Mi-el Smooth Shaving Duo (Sugar Scrub + Beekini Oil) is your razor bump’s worst nightmare—and your skin’s best friend.
Because your skin deserves to be as smooth and bump-free as your shave goals. 💕
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