The gross reason you get red bumps on your body after shaving

IF YOU’VE ever experienced the little red bumps on your legs after shaving, the reason why they appear will gross you out.

Ever received those little red bumps after shaving? There’s a pretty gross reason why they occur.

THERE’S a nasty reason why those little red bumps appear on your skin after shaving.

Often referred to as ‘shaving pimples’ or ‘shaving bumps’, not only are they an eye sore but they can be painful, too.

The reason behind these little red dots will gross you out.

Most people get them, but not everyone knows why — until now.

Leaving your razor in the shower exposes the blades to bacteria, which thrives off the warm and wet setting of a bathroom.

That later manifests itself on the skin and causes bumps to form.

Old razors can also pick up soap and small hairs that allow the unwanted bacteria to grow.

Don’t freak out just yet though — we’ve uncovered the best ways to avoid these unfriendly visitors.

The easiest solution? Replace your razor frequently, which can help stop the spread of bacteria.

Women should replace their razors regularly to avoid ‘shaving pimples’.

If you haven’t got a new razor to hand, try cleansing your skin and the blades with soapy water before shaving to get rid of any dirt and dead skin.

Those who are unfortunate enough to get a shaving rash should place a warm towel on their legs to help calm the redness and reduce the appearance of the bumps.

That’s because the heat helps to kill the bacteria.

Wearing cotton clothing that allows the skin to breathe stops bacteria from growing too.

If you are willing to put yourself through the pain, waxing is a more hygienic form of hair removal.

Hair removal creams are a quick, pain-free fix or you can even try exfoliating hair removal pads.

This story originally appeared on The Sun.