Get to know the Shaving basics for a smooth close shave. By practicing the right Pre and Post Shaving Regimens this will help skin looking and feeling healthy.
The first step to shaving, most importanly is to Prep the skin.

1. Pre Shaving Skin Care

Prep the skin by cleaning and exfoliating:

Cleanse- Use warm water “melt” the hardened oil within the pores to make for easier extractions and loosen hair from follicle
Exfoliate- Simply use a facial exfoliator 2-3 times a week to buff away the dead skin cells and lift hair away from skin
Always apply a shaving lotion or cream to the skin before shaving. Thinner, filmier shaving creams help the razor glide over the skin, reducing irritation.

2. Pick the right Razor: high quality double or triple blade razor. Ones with disposable heads are typically higher quality than disposable razors. Never shave your face with a single blade disposable razor. look for a razor with lubricated strips, pivoting heads and spring-mouonted multiple blades. Be sure to change razors or cartridges on a regular basis, a dull blade can lead to nicks.

3. Post Shaving Skin Care:

• After shave pat skin dry, do not rub
• Finish by rinsing off with cool water. It will close the skin pores.
• Then afterwards, use a skin toner to remove any residue, close the pores and refresh the skin.
• Iodine, Tea Tree Oil, or any alcohol based aftershave will help prevent razor bumps from getting infected.
• Apply a soothing balm. Use Oil Free if your skin is sensitive or is susceptible to razor bumps.
• Apply Sunscreen SPF of at least 15

Other Tips and FAQ:

• Consider opting for waxing or laser hair removal, at least on your legs. You’ll find that if you have coarser hair, it won’t grow back as fast.
• One can use tweezers to pluck out hair wedged in a bump.
• What causes Razor Bumps? Razor bumps is inflammation of the hair follicle in the form of small acne like bumps, some may contain infection/pus. Most often caused by a freshly shaven hair that has been cut at an angle, thus rendering it more “sharp,” that curls back against the skin, penetrating the skin and causing the body react by treating it like an infection causing painful swelling and the tell-tale red bumps physicians call pseudofolliculitis barbae.
• How can I treat Razor Bumps? Apply a mild alcohol-free toner (witch hazel is a gentle alternative) or antibacterial gel. This will kill bacteria before it gets into your open follicles – and help you stop the bumps dead in their tracks. Both benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are available in gel form as well.

Recommend Products:

Dermalogica Shave Red Line

EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream

Venus Spa Breeze Razor

Completely Bare Wax Works