How to help avoid shaving rash and irritation for smooth, hydrated skin
What is it?
Causes:
Dry shaving
Always use a shave cream. Shave creams are packed with skin-protecting lubricants that help your razor glide across your face and can help hold in hydration as you shave. When the hair is hydrated, it swells and softens, allowing your razor to glide through the hair more easily. This can result in less tug and pull, less scraping on your skin, and less irritation. We recommend this one.
Pressing too hard
Getting overly aggressive with your razor is the fast track to razor burn. Tread lightly over a layer of shave cream or gel to keep your face centerfold-worthy. Let the razor do the work.
Prevention tips:
Swap your blades
Don’t get burned by bad blades. When you begin to feel discomfort, swap out your dull blades for less tug and pull during your shave.
Don’t get burned by re-strokes
Men average about 170 strokes while shaving, and almost 120 of these are re-strokes. Once you scrape off the shave cream, be mindful of repeating strokes, as this decreases lubrication, which can lead to shaving irritation. Luckily, the Proglide® - razor with Flexball Technology™ razor provides shielding from irritation, with lubrication before and after the blades.
Tread lightly
The skin on your face is sensitive. Shave with the grain and a light amount of pressure to help avoid razor burn, irritation, and cuts.
Treatments:
Hydrate to protect
Finish up your shave with a moisturising after shave gel or lotion that refreshes your skin and replenishes moisture to leave your skin feeling more comfortable. We suggest these.
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