How to Avoid Shaving Irritation with Acne & Oily Skin

Today I'm going to show you a couple of ways to help avoid shaving irritation if you have acne or oily skin. Please note, if you have severe acne that's heavily inflamed or infected you should consult a dermatologist.

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Many pimples and inflammations are caused by sebum, a natural oil produced by your skin. Problems develop when the oils on your skin combine with dead skin cells and clog your pores. This can lead to infections that swell and then get nicked when you shave. So to get the most comfortable shave you got to control these excess oils. And that starts with properly washing the area to be shaved, in this case your face and neck. The key to a good wash is a facial wash or scrub that will not only clean but also exfoliate, getting rid of the dead skin and oils that clog your pores.

Apply the product to your hands and work it gently into your face and neck.As you do your hair's will soften, making them easier to cut and less prone to uncomfortable tugging when you share. After rinsing off your face you may want to further hydrate your hair by splashing your face and neck with warm water, or by soaking a towel with warm water and holding it against your skin for up to three minutes.

Now that your face is clean and well hydrated it's time to apply shave gel. But not just any shaving cream will do. Choosing the shave gel that's right for you is key. If your combating oily skin or acne you'll want to use a shave gel designed specifically to remove dirt and oil. Take a moment to check the pimple prone areas of your skin. Rub the shave gel into an even lather over your beard and neck.

Now you're ready to start shaving. When shaving over the temple prone areas of your skin use a multi-blade razor like this one that has blades spaced closely together. The closer the blades, the less opportunity for skin to get caught between the blades.

Use light strokes and avoid going over pimples more than once or twice. Make sure that your blade's good and sharp. A dull blade is more likely to nick pimples. So if you feel tugging or discomfort consider swapping your blade out for a new one. Or if you have an indicator strip on the back of your razor check to see if it's faded to white. A white strip means that your blade has dulled and may need replacing.

Shave in the direction that you're most comfortable with. Many guys feel that first shaving with the grain of your hair, that is in the direction that your hair grows, and then following up with strokes in the opposite direction provides the closest, smoothest shave. However, since facial hair tends
to grow in different directions you'll almost always be shaving both with and against the grain.

An advanced  will deliver a close shave even against the grain. Finish by rinsing your face with water.
Try finishing off your shave with a light moisturizer or aftershave product to calm and comfort skin. A good moisturizer will leave skin soft and smooth and help maintain the skin's natural moisture barrier.

And there you have it. No cuts. No nicks. Feels good, doesn't it?

So let's recap.

• Wash and hydrate your hair.
• Use the right shave gel.
• Use a multi-blade razor.
• And apply moisturizer.

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