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For many of us shaving is a chore,
over 80% of all men shave regularly, many of us curse boybands for their
babyfaced looks, many men are dissatisfied by the results they get after
shaving and especially by the state of their skin after they have
shaved. |
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have compiled a short guide on shaving that hopefuly will lead to
healthier and better looking skin. It may even become a pleasure - an
enjoyable way to start your day! |
Tip One:- Start Wet
Shaving - Electric shaving can be faster and simpler than wet shaving. However,
electric shaving is harsher on the skin as it requires the hairs to be dry and
brittle to get a close shave.
Tip Two:- Use hot
water and a good blade It is best to have a bath or shower before shaving. This
will prepare the face for a much less painful and much closer shave. Shaving is
made much easier by giving the face lots of hot water (or steam). This softens
the bristles and opens up the pores of the skin. A blunt blade will do nothing
for you at all, you will be shaved on parts of the face and not on others and
you will end up with redness and blotches on your face and neck. As soon as you
feel a blade is not performing properly, replace it!
Tip Three:- Decide a
lubricant that suits your face Now of days there are dozens of shaving products
to choose from:- foams, gels, oils, creams and old fashioned soaps. The choice
of what you use will have been influenced by your age, habit, and the products
you have been introduced to. The more lather in a product the more it will dry
out your skin. It may feel good to have a lot of lather on your face, but the
fact is that this lather is created by surfactants (similar to detergents) in
the products which dry out your skin. As you are already scraping off natural
oils when you shave you do not then want to further dry out the skin with a
strong lather product. You should take a close look as to exactly what it is you
are putting on your face. Assess what is in the can or bottle you have bought
and think about what it may be doing to your skin. If you are not convinced it
is good for your skin then find something that is. Look at the range of products
available and try out different items. You may spend some extra money in this
process but you may well find something that really suits you and which
substantially improves your mood every morning.
Tip Four:- Shaving
Method We do it every day, but we may not be doing it right. Follow these basic
steps to help obtain a close shave and good looking skin:
| Step
1: |
Make sure your beard has
been thoroughly wetted with hot water. |
| Step 2: |
Ensure that your shave
preparation is thoroughly massaged into the beard (lather is irrelevant
- a lot of foam does not mean a better shave). |
| Step
3: |
Use a decent sharp
blade. |
| Step 4: |
Shave using short
strokes and rinse the blade often in hot water. |
| Step 5: |
Shave with the grain -
in the direction of beard growth for the vast majority of the shave.
Only go 'against the grain' at the end, and only then if you have to.
Shaving against the direction of hair growth is the primary cause of
razor burn. |
| Step 6: |
Do not be tempted to
press too hard, especially when around the neck |
Tip Five:- aftershave?
After shaving many men use an aftershave to cool the face and close the skin's
pores. As shaving removes layers of skin, dead cells and natural oils from the
skin's surface there is often a real need to re-moisturise the skin. However,
most aftershaves contain alcohol and other drying agents. Not only do they sting
when applied to the face but they also dry the skin even more. If you shave with
a good preparation, you may not need to put anything more on your face. Facial
moisturisers, post-shave gels and post-shave balms are growing rapidly in
popularity with men. These give a soothing and moisturising finish to the shave
and prepare the skin to withstand the impact of dirt, grime and the elements on
our skin.
Tip Six:- Continuing
Problems If, after having tried different products, you still suffer from any
rash or other shaving or skin related disorder you should consult your local
pharmacist or your doctor. Do not accept shaving or skin problems. Get some
help!
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