Want
to know the secret to the perfect shave? There isn’t any
one answer that is going to work for everyone, but the
best advice is to take care! Don’t treat your skin harshly
just because it happens to grow hair; pamper yourself each
time you begin the ritual of hair removal. There are many
natural ways you can make sure your skin does not suffer
at the hands of hair removal.
Preparation
The
first thing you want to tackle before shaving any area of
the body is skin preparation. Be sure to wash and
exfoliate your skin to ensure your razor does not get
clogged with dead skin and dirt. Removal of these ensures
your ability to get a clean shave every time.
Shaving Products
There
are several different types of products that can be bought
or made at home to help the skin during the shave, and
help it to recover afterwards. Shaving creams, soaps, and
milks all help soften the hair and skin making the razor
slide over easy for the least amount of damage. These
products can be applied with a shaving brush, or rubbed on
by hand. After shave lotions serve two important purposes
in the art of shaving; one is to heal minor cuts and
abrasions, and the second is to refresh the skin. They are
mildly astringent, and leave the skin smelling and feeling
sweet. Talc has been used to make the skin smell good and
patch up some of the damage from the razor as well.
There
are many natural additions to shaving products that
enhance the shaving experience. Some people make their own
powerful aftershaves and shaving creams and milks at home
and receive the benefits of natures pampering from their
kitchen, but the preparation often contain alcohol, and
take weeks to cure. Pine is a popular addition to shaving
preparations, and zinging lemon and orange are also
popular choices. The menthol in pine can also be added
separate as pure menthol, and it makes the skin feel fresh
after it has been applied in an aftershave. Witch Hazel is
also a popular natural astringent that can be found in
aftershave preparations.
After the Shave
Make
sure to moisturize your skin after shaving. Be wary of
lotions and creams that contain perfumes and dyes that
will irritate your newly sensitive skin, but make sure
that after your skin has recovered it gets nourished
with the right kind of moisture attention to ensure you
do not end up with dry, flaky skin.
