Your Guide to Smarter, Healthier Shaving
Shave Your Way to Healthier Looking Skin
Given the importance of this routine, it's important to know the proper shaving techniques to avoid common issues like razor burn, redness, skin darkening...
Never Skip The Last Step!
Forgetting to finish your shave with with an aftershave balm is like running outside barefoot when its 100 degrees outside. So let's just say, it's a bad idea. A freshly shaven face is generally more sensitive to the outside elements and more susceptible to being dry as a result of the skin going through an exfoliation process during each shave. And both are easily avoidable with this step.
After-shaves/post-shave products can be
Winter-Ready Grooming: Elevate Your Routine for the Chill
Here's a top tip: As the weather cools, so does your body. One of the best ways to prepare your skin for this drop in temperature—particularly your scalp—is to..
Why Your Face Deserves More Than Body Lotion
The 3 Elements Of A Great Face Moisturizer
Dry skin can wreak havoc on your appearance, and when combined with the aggressive nature of razors, electric shavers, or beard trimmers, it can result in heightened skin sensitivity and shaving irritation.
Although there are many causes of dry skin, such as genetics, dry climates...
Winter Shaving 101: How to Avoid Dry Skin and Irritation
Winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin especially if you're someone who shaves frequently. Already more susceptible to being dry, sensitive and irritated, a freshly shaved face is no-match for what these cold months can bring. Unless, of course, you come prepared to fight a battle your face can truly win.
Here are a few tried-and-true tips to make sure your face remains healthy-looking in appearance all winter as it does in the spring!
Shave at night: Our skin...
Alcohol as a drink. But, definitely not on your face.
Did you know that hikers apply rubbing alcohol to their feet and guitar players to their fingers, to harden their skin? What a great idea if it makes hiking and guitar playing easier!
I’m not convinced; however, that the benefits have the same value when applied to the face. Sure, as a last resort it can disinfect a cut, but there are so many less painful options… right?
Effects of alcohol on the face can include:
- Painful burning
- Darkened skin
Post Shave: Never (Ever) Skip This Step
The 5 Fundamental Keys To Getting A Perfect Shave
Mastering these 5 Key Concepts will insure that you will never have a bad shave again.
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Water
Water temperature and moisture is key to getting a great shave. Warm water softens the beard and skin allowing the razor blade to do its job better. The moisture produced is what is needed to make your shaving products work to their maximum potential.
Skin
Everyone’s skin reacts to shaving differently. Knowing how ...
The Spring Shave
If you’re one of those guys that likes to give your face a break from shaving during the colder days, it can definitely make the Spring transition a sensitive one. Here’s how to make your first shave the best of many for the warmer days ahead!
Step1 - The Removal – first remove the bulk of the beard before even thinking about putting a razor to your face… An inexpensive pair of trimmers or clippers will do
