Are Safety Razors Good for Sensitive Skin?Updated 9 hours ago

If you have sensitive skin, you’ve likely dealt with irritation or painful ingrown hairs after shaving. One common cause? Multi-blade cartridge razors.

Here’s why: those razors often pull the hair before cutting it, which can cause it to get sliced below the skin. When the skin heals over the hair, it can trap it underneath - leading to redness, bumps, and discomfort.

Safety razors work differently. They use a single, sharp blade to cut the hair cleanly at the surface of the skin. No tugging, no pulling. This simple design reduces the chances of ingrown hairs and can be gentler on sensitive skin.

It does take a little technique to get used to - but many people with sensitive skin find it’s worth the adjustment.