For an activity that most everyone does either weekly or daily, shaving is the one thing that most people do either too quickly or incorrectly.
Having a solid skincare regimen that includes time set aside to shaving has many benefits. The largest benefit is smoother, healthier, and younger looking skin. Besides setting aside time, one needs to use products that are gentle and appropriate for your skin type. The following are steps to the Perfect Shave and our favorite skin care line specially created to nurture and moisturize the skin at the same time as shaving.
1. Before you start shaving, determine the direction of hair growth. You will want to shave in the same direction as hair growth in order to avoid ingrown hairs or rashing.
2. Take a warm water shower or apply a warm towel directly to shaving area. This will open the pores and soften the hair to be shaved. Never use hot water as it dehydrates the skin and can burn therefore causes uneven skin.
3. Apply SORHEAL's DISTINGUISHED three-in-one soap to warm, damp skin. Cleaning the shaving area will clear away surface oils and prevent ingrown hairs and razor "burn". Avoid using cheap products such as shaving creams, gels or foam. These products normally contain numbing agents such as Benzocaine or Menthol which close pores and can make your hair difficult to shave. Also choose a good shaver. Try to not use a disposable shaver which can be dangerous due to nicks in the cheap blades and inefficient.
4. Use your free hand to keep skin taut. This will ensure a very close shave without cuts. Use short strokes, and finish with thicker hair that need extra time to soften. Frequently rinse your shaver in hot water and if necessary tap the razor to remove clogged hair.
5. When finished, gently pat your shaved area with cool water, and do not rub! We recommend never using an aftershave or toner due to the high alcohol content in these cheaper products. The alcohol will sting and dry the skin. Instead, finish with SORHEAL's moisturizing DEFENDER Balm. A multi-purpose balm containing great natural ingredients such as Shea Butter, Vitamin C & Vitamin E.
6. Follow up with SORHEAL's SCENT-IMENTAL Shea Butter Oil. Good for moisture baths, hair conditioning treatment, and massage work. Don't forget to use SORHEAL's TITANIUM Body Bistro to accent the entire body. Made with Titanium Dioxide and Shea Butter which provides natural sun protection.
Although this regimen may add 2-3 minutes to your preparation time, it will definitely be time well spent.
A special thank you to SORHEAL Company for providing the information for this article. Sorheal Company specializes in handmade, earth & animal friendly skincare products which have quickly become a hit with users all over the East Coast. Sorheal's product line contains amazing multi-taskers in their own right.
