Shaving is something that is different for everyone. Every ones skin is different and is shaped differently. Below are some helpful tips to get you the best shave you can get with the skin you have. Know that just simply following these steps is not going to get your radiant skin over night. It will take several months of careful maintenance of your skin to achieve the desired look you want.
First you need to have a clean face. Use any face cleaner before you shave will clean off all the debris that can irritate your skin when you shave. Make sure you have a sharp razor. A dull razor can tug and pull on your face hairs and irritate the skin. If you shave every day a typical razor should last you about 1 month.
Before you shave it is good to try and raise the hairs on your face, another word for this is exfoliate. There are many good exfoliation creams on the market. Some good products come from the line from Clinique for men. Other good men products can be found in the Mary Kay product line.
After you have cleansed and exfoliated your skin you are ready to apply the shaving cream. The shaving cream should contain a significant amount of aloe and should soothe your skin while you are shaving. Too high of oil content in the cream and you will have a really oily feeling on your skin. If you have sensitive skin then this is not what you want to do.
After you shave you need to calm your skin and replenish it. A good way to do that is with an after shave cream. There are many different types of creams on the market. You will find some with the main ingredient as alcohol and others with the main ingredient as Aloe. You may find the ones with alcohol feel a bit more burning sensation. This is not always good as alcohol doesn’t necessarily replenish your skins needs. Aloe, on the other hand, gives your skin that natural boost that it needs after being through a shave.
There can also be many steps in between the ones I mentioned. Some companies suggest using a scuffing lotion before a shave to further remove any dead skin or debris that may come in the way of your razor. Some companies suggest alternating between a razor and an electric razor. This is a rather heated debate because there are very strong opinions on either side. One side says you will condition your skin for a razor or for an electric razor. They think if you use an electric razor all the time your skin will be softer and your whiskers will be softer as well. So the thinking is they are easier to cut. If you use a sharp razor then your skin gets toughened up to using a razor on it all the time. This can also be important so you don’t cut yourself all the time when shaving.
Just so we are clear, this information will only apply when you are home and have all the necessary equipment. This would not necessarily be something you would be doing when you are out camping. This routine requires some work, but doesn’t everything if you want radiant skin even after shaving?
I hope this article helps you further understand the complexities with shaving your beard. I also hope you have a better understanding of the different products out there and the timing in which you need to use them when shaving.