Tips for Shaving with a Razor
The Art of Shaving

 
1. You need to open the pores on your face and soften your whiskers. Either take a shower or get a wash cloth and run warm water over it. Then, put the wash cloth over your face for a couple of minutes.

2. Wash your face with an exfoliating scrub or facial cleanser. An exfoliating scrub sloughs off the dead skin so you can get a closer shave.

3. Apply some shaving cream or gel evenly to your face. Be sure not to get it too thick. Always rub upwards on your face. If you decide to use a shaving brush, apply the cream or gel in a circular motion. Allow the gel or cream to sit on your face for a couple of minutes.

4. Always shave with your razor in the same direction that your hair grows. Usually, facial hair grows down, but under your chin it grows toward your chin. As you shave with a razor, be sure and pull your skin taut to avoid nicks.

5. Keep washing off your shaving razor throughout the process to cleanse the hair and gel off so you will continue to get the closest razor shave possible.

6. When you are finished shaving, rinse your face off with cold water. Dry off your face and apply aftershave, astringent, or toner. Then apply a moisturizer, preferably one with a sunscreen. Never use products with alcohol, as they will dry out your skin.

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