Applying a sharp metal blade to your face cuts hairs but also removes microscopic layers of skin and can cause irritation. Following are some simple rules , which will give you the best shaving results without causing damage to your skin ..
Avoid shave early in the morning : let your skin wake up a while. This allows the "puffiness" you encounter from fluids collecting in your skin during the night to recede, thus allowing you to get a closer shave when you do begin the task.
Shaving Cream / Foam : A lot of foam or lather is not needed
Using a face scrub : Use an exfoliate such as a facial cleanser or scrub to eradicate dead skin cells and open up the pores of the skin to prepare it for a close shave.
Always use sharp blade :
- Make sure your razor is sharp. Old, blunt blades spoil a shave. They drag the skin and do not give a clean shave
- The handle of the razor should be heavier .
- Short strokes are a better option than a long drag as they give a cleaner shave
- Rinse your razor in the hot water.
After Shave : After shaving, apply an oil-free moisturizer to soothe and protect the face. If you prefer an after-shave, check the label for alcohol. Dryness and stinging sensations are by-products of most after-shave products whose primary ingredient is alcohol. It may feel good at the time, but alcohol based after-shaves are actually irritating to many complexions.
Special occasions: Shave in two steps. First, shave with the grain with very light pressure. Second, reapply a coat of shaving cream and shave against the grain for super-close and smooth results.
