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Your alarm clock goes off, you’re late for work and in a hurry, you cut yourself while using a razor! Nothing serious in itself, shaving cuts are often benign, but they still need to be treated to avoid infection. But how? Don’t panic, I’m going to give you 10 tips, simple or unusual, to stop bleeding from a shaving cut and treat your cut quickly. Let’s get started!
No. 1: aper to stop bleeding from a shaving cut
Who hasn’t heard of the toilet paper trick? Of course, it’s well known. Then, in my opinion, it is better to use a tissue or sterile compress.
Cut a piece and stick it on the cut. This method takes some time to be effective, so I don’t recommend it if you are in a hurry. And don’t forget to take it off before you go out, it will avoid an embarrassing situation.
No. 2: hot water
Heat will cauterize the wound. Simply soak a towel in hot water and hold it against the cut. For best results, the towel must be very hot, so I advise you to keep it under water during the treatment. Be careful not to burn yourself.
No. 3: Ice cube
The ice cube method has also proved it worth. The cold closes the blood vessels, which allows the blood to coagulate quickly. If you don’t have an ice cube, you can place a towel soaked in cold water. I invite you to keep a previously moistened cloth in your freezer. This way, you will have it in case of an emergency.
No. 4: Sugar
I know it may seem surprising, but sugar is a good way to disinfect and close the wound, if it is superficial. Pepper also works, but the tingling sensation is much more important than with sugar, it’s up to you.
N° 5 : Witch hazel
Granted, not everyone has this type of product at home. But if you are one of those people, this astringent is great for treating small wounds. Beware of stinging though.
No. 6: an alcohol-based product
If you don’t have Witch Hazel on hand, I suggest you use your favorite mouthwash or aftershave instead. Indeed, the alcohol contained in these products allows to disinfect the wound and to stop the bleeding.
No. 7: lip balm or Vaseline
This solution is for me the simplest especially if you have a dry skin. Take a little Vaseline or lip balm on your finger and cover the wound. The greasy texture will close the cut and stop the bleeding immediately.
Also, it is painless. Do not use the balm directly on the wound unless the tube is new. You may get bacteria on it. It is better to cut the end of the tube before using it. I give you another solution if you don’t have Vaseline: toothpaste. A small dose on the cut and it’s done.
No. 8: Deodorant
Deodorant is an excellent coagulant because it often contains aluminum chloride. A little deodorant on the cut and you can stop the bleeding. As with lip balm, do not apply it directly, always use your finger.
No. 9: Eye drops
You can stop bleeding from a shaving cut by putting some eye drops on the wound. Eye drops contain substances that help narrow blood vessels and allow blood to clot quickly.
No. 10: a styptic pencil or an alum block
The last tip I give you is the oldest, but certainly the most effective too: alum stone. This product, which could still be found in every bathroom a few years ago, is a natural method to heal small cuts. It is also used as a deodorant. Simply moisten it and apply it to the cut.
Its astringent formula will resorb the skin and block the bleeding. The stinging sensation is not pleasant, but passes very quickly. The styptic pencil works in the same way, you must wet it before using it. You can find these products in drugstores, barbershops or in beauty or organic stores.
As you may have seen, everyone has at least one product at home that can heal a shaving cut. I suggest you try several of these tips, so you can find the solution that works best for you. If you need to hide a cut, after treating it, you can use a foundation to soften it.
