<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBefore you shave, warm water is your friend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The warm moisture opens up your pores and softens the hairs making them easier to cut. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you have coarse facial hair, prepping your face with shave oil can add another hair-softening layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>2. Use a rich lather<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nUsing a rich, frothy lather is important for many reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you take the time to warm the lather up a bit, it also preps the face. Working up a lather with a shaving brush and soap is better than the canned stuff. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe key here is lubrication throughout the entire shave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>3. Use a clean, sharp blade<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour choice of razor will make a huge difference in the outcome of two shaves a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is best to steer clear of cartridge razors these days. The lifting and pulling action can wreak havoc on your skin, plus dead skin and products can easily clog and dull the blades. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using a sharp, single-blade safety razor will give you a cleaner, closer cut.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>4. Make one pass<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you know you\u2019ll be doing a second shave, only do one light pass on your first shave of the day. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nReducing your passes will save your skin from irritation and the possibility of nicks. Shaving in the direction of hair growth instead of against will also be a skin saver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>5. Splash with cold water<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou opened your pores before the shave, now it\u2019s time to close them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This step not only feels good, but it also makes it harder for bad bacteria to enter the hair follicle and cause irritation issues like bumps and ingrown hairs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>6. Apply a moisture barrier<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAftershave protection is necessary to replace the moisture barrier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Using an aftershave lotion or balm nourishes the skin and helps it heal in the event of nicks or cuts. Look for soothing ingredients like aloe and calendula. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAvoid aftershave astringents that can be irritating and drying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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