Ingrown hairs are a common by product of shaving for both women and men. For men, they especially irritating because the red bumps are more visible and because many men need to shave daily to maintain a silky smooth cheek. Ingrown hairs are caused when the trimmed hair gets stuck beneath the surface of the skin and grows under the skin. Just because it is a common side effect, doesn’t mean there isn’t anything you can do to prevent it. Purchase a few products from a company such as The Art of Shaving and try some of these tricks to improve your skin. Adjust Your Technique More than likely your shaving technique is the cause of some of your skin woes. Try adjusting your technique and seeing if you notice an improvement. More and more men are swearing by the wet shave approach. This process involves four steps to achieve the best results. First, prepare your skin with some shaving oil and shave just after the shower while your pores are still open. Next, apply some shaving cream with a badger hair brush. Use warm water to create the lather and apply the cream in swirling motions. When you are ready to shave, use a slight pressure and pull the razor along your cheek in the direction of the hair growth. Finally, finish up the process with a cold water rinse and some moisturizer. Exfoliate A badger hair brush will help to slightly exfoliate your skin, but you may also consider buying skin care product designed to exfoliate your skin. Purchase this from a company such as The Art of Shaving and add this step into your face care routine. Exfoliating will help lift up the hairs and remove any dead skin cells that might be clogging up your pores. Located in Skokie, IL, our Westfield Old Orchard location is an ideal destination for traditional barber services http://retail.theartofshaving.com/retail/locations/old-orchard, including the Royal Shave, our signature service. GO to The Art of Shaving to view the page!
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