Men’s Shaving
Men have been shaving for many years and over the years, the art of the perfect shave has been perfected. Considering the amount of time you will spend shaving in your lifetime, it is worthwhile ensuring that you follow an effective program to protect your skin. It can be a tough process due to some men having sensitive skin and encountering cuts and nicks. Although electric shavers have improved over the years, they still haven’t been able to match the experience of a great wet shave. Why don’t you follow our tips to the perfect shaving program and grab some of the great products above.
Let your face wake up!
It is sensible to let your skin wake up before you start to go at it with a razor. Make your breakfast and have a cup of tea and it will reduce the potential for problems.
Have a shower first
The best shave happens after the hairs on the face have had a chance to expand and the pores open. This could be accomplished from the steam in the shower or having a hot flannel on your face for a minute or so. Have a look at one of the shave cream or gel ranges above.
Face Preparation
The best shave follows the best preparation. The most effective shave comes after the beard has been softened. Once you have opened the pores and started the softening process, you should wash your face with a facial wash or cleanser. All of these small details will build up to the perfect shave. Cleaning your face will enable the hairs to be removed with less effort.
Following this, you’re ready to start shaving! But it is important to select the right tools for the job. There are many different products for shaving including; cream, oil, gel and foam. While they all work towards the same goal, they can be quite different.
Shaving Cream
This is one of the more classic shaving items. Often best applied with a brush and can help to moisturise the skin as well. Men’s shaving products such as cream need to work up a good lather and are the perfect candidate for men with a more tough facial hair.
Shaving Foam
One of the more common shaving products but can dry the skin. Not recommended for men with more dry skin. If you don’t have dry skin then they can work for you and are very convenient as well.
Shaving Gel
Full of moisture and can work well for men with dry or oily skin.
Shaving Soap
These are different to traditional soap. They can create a full lather and they are also more moisture rich. They need to be applied with a shaving brush but they can produce a great shave.
Shaving Oil
These have grown in popularity and are great for men with facial fashions that they don’t want to shave off. Because they are a clear oil, you can better move around your beard that you want to keep. You don’t need to use a lot as it is very concentrated.
Shaving Serum
These are one of the newest products to be designed to help men get the best shave. They work similar to an oil but have some of the benefits of a gel.
Once you have selected the best product for your skin, it is important to apply it to your skin when it is warm and damp. It should be well worked into the skin to give the hairs some lift from the face. This is where a shaving brush can be effective. Shaving brushes can also have an exfoliating effect to the skin. Its worth noting that you should exfoliate at least twice a week with a good quality exfoliator.
The Shave
Once you have affectively completed the pre-shave ritual, it is time to start on the process of shaving itself. There are some key tips to this process. Ensure not to be too hard with the razor and apply gentle, short strokes while regularly rinsing under hot water. It is important that you shave in the direction of the hair to limit any irritation. It is important to regularly replace the blades to also reduce risk of rash.
Post Shave
Rinse the face with cold water as this will close the pores and it is important to remove the shaving products. A toner could also be apply at this point.
Following this, a balm should be applied. This is because a layer of skin will have been removed. A balm or moisturiser will ease the discomfort and also moisturise the facial skin.
Although it seems relatively complex, an effective shaving routine will pay dividends to your skin for years to come.
