Should shave every day? Should I use a manual or electric shave? Does it prepares the skin before shaving? So many questions that arise about shaving. Here are the answers!
Shave yes, but not every day!
Shave every day irritates the skin that is already tired by pollution, smoking and excesses of all kinds. The act of shaving causes a thickening of the stratum corneum causing irritation. So better to avoid this repetitive action every day. Shave every other day for example. It can also strike from shaving on the weekend for example. Or take a vacation to grow a small beard.
A perfect shave
Shave in the morning, having showered and before breakfast is the best time. Because after eating it suffered a blood flow may increase the risk of brownouts. Always shave in accordance with the grain. It starts with the neck and it refines its shaving arriving at lip. For a good shave, you can count from 10 to 15 minutes and at least 15 passages blade.
Prepare the skin
Before you shave, wash your face with warm water. This will open the pores of the skin and make it more flexible. Then do a little quick facial massage for relaxation. Then you can shave. Once a week, make a scrub of the skin: this will remove dead skin cells that irritate. Thus, the shaving will be nicer and less aggressive on your skin.
Skin care
After shaving, it moisturizes and softens it with a cream or care! Especially for sensitive skin, it is essential. Aftershave balm for your skin type will be perfect. For summer, think also to the various lotions and gels, very fresh and fragrant. They are really nice to pass. For cons, the alcohol-based care are to be avoided: they irritate the skin!
The razor
This is a must for good shave! But it's also one that causes more mini-breaks. So to reduce this, choose rather than badger shaving cream and disposable blade. The badger in real hair is perfect! It is happening with the foam, making small circles on the face. A move that allows wet and lift hairs. Suddenly, the blade cuts more easily and more hair. Optimal shave. For fans of the blades, change them regularly!
Electric razor
There are risks of failure exist. This shave is less aggressive to the skin. But it is also less accurate. There are two kinds of electric shavers: rotary engine and grille, and knives. To choose your razor, it must take into account various criteria such as type of beard you have, your style of skin and shaving habits you have.