For some time now, we have seen it on practically all the faces of these gentlemen, especially on our dear hipsters: we are obviously talking about the beard.
Having become an almost indispensable fashion accessory, the beard can be worn in different ways, but there is one thing that all beards have in common: the maintenance and care that must be given to them.
Whether you shave closely or not, your skin is often prone to small pimples and itchy ingrown hairs. The cause? The wrong gestures that we repeat over and over again irritate the skin. In three steps, the editors of Get The Look give you, gentlemen, precious advice for an optimal, pimple-free shave!
Before shaving
Pimples occur when the hair pulls too much, and when it bends or reposition itself badly under the skin once cut, especially for long beards, which are very trendy. So to prevent it from being too hard, and to make it more supple when shaving, we try to soften it. How can we do this? With steam. A good hot bath, a long hot shower, a steam bath, a session in the sauna... It's up to you to choose your cocooning treatment!
To free your skin from dead cells, don't forget to exfoliate your face, especially if you are prone to ingrown hairs. Opt for a special facial treatment that avoids attacking the skin and works the matter gently, insisting a little more on the beard area to make sure you don't forget any ingrown hairs.
While shaving
Gentlemen, remember this once and for all: pressing the shaving head will not affect the efficiency of the shave. Repeating this action will only irritate the skin with friction, nothing more! If you have to press to get a clean shave, it's time to change your razor blades. Keeping your equipment clean and sharp is the secret to caring for your skin and making sure you don't strain your shave to get a clean, close result.
In addition, what you can do to get the best shave is to stretch the skin of the face with your hand. This will ensure that all hairs, even the most stubborn ones, are cut off cleanly! Another tip: always shave before breakfast. Why? Eating increases blood circulation, and therefore the risk of bleeding. Let's avoid bleeding after small injuries...
After shaving
Whether you feel it or not, the skin is put to the test under the sharpness of the blades. So we calm the epidermis with a trickle of cold water to tighten the pores. Then dry. No, we don't rub our cheeks against a towel, but we dab gently, even if we are in a hurry!
Finally, we use our little tricks to take care of our skin. Moisturise with an after-shave lotion or balm. This is an essential step that should not be missed under any circumstances. Well-hydrated skin is a skin that will better fight against external aggressions. The result is that you will inevitably have fewer pimples!
Between shaves, don't hesitate to take another steam bath to get rid of stubborn hairs. And I promise you, "acne after shaving" will be a thing of the past!
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