The correct way to shave

Shaving is related to a man's face and is a skill that must be learned. The beard also represents a man's image. So you must not be casual when shaving, you must follow the correct way to shave. Men must clean themselves thoroughly before and after shaving.

1. Wetting

First clean the razor and hands, and wash your face (especially the beard area). You can choose to use a spray bath or a hot towel for three minutes. Spraying the bath allows moisture to be fully absorbed, but too much of a good thing becomes a bad thing. The sweat from the bath will dilute the foam and reduce the protective effect. Therefore, the ideal time to shave is a few minutes after bathing, when the pores are still dilated but the face is no longer dripping.

2. Apply foam

High-quality shaving cream contains drugs that soften beard cuticles and lubricate the skin, providing better protection for the beard and skin. It is not only painless but also reduces direct damage to the face by the razor. The most satisfactory tool for applying foam is a brush, as hands cannot fully and effectively moisten the soap into the skin.

3. Razor

Nowadays, more men prefer to use safety razors with embedded blades. The sharp blades will shave the skin very cleanly and smoothly without leaving any prickly stubble. In recent years, electric shavers have become increasingly popular. The electric vibration during shaving can enhance the vitality of the area around the lips and cheeks, and play the role of vibration massage and dredge the meridians and blood. However, for a few people, the skin around the mouth will itch for a while after using it, and the itching will gradually improve and disappear after stopping use. This may be related to exposure to nickel contained in electric shavers.

4. Shaving

Facial beards grow in different directions. First, you should understand the texture of your beard, and then shave along the texture, which can remove 80% of the beard. Then shave in the opposite direction. Finally, check the areas that cannot be shaved, such as the jaw, Adam's apple, etc. It is worth noting that people with sensitive skin are best to use a multi-blade razor, which can reduce the number of shavings and reduce the possibility of allergies. The shaving process usually starts from the upper cheeks on both sides, then the beard on the upper lip, and then the corners of the face. The general principle is to start from the sparsest part of the beard and end with the thickest part. Because the shaving cream stays on longer, the beard roots can be softened further.

5. Cleaning

After shaving, wash it with warm water, gently pat the shaved area dry without rubbing it hard, and then apply aftershave. Aftershave can shrink pores, disinfect the skin and leave a refreshing fragrance, making people feel refreshed and moisturized.