A nice shave is a bit less obvious during the winter than during the other seasons. The temperatures drop drastically, and you will immediately notice this on your skin. Even without shaving, your skin feels very tight when you've been outside for just a moment. If you continue with your regular shaving routine, you will experience a lot of discomfort from dry and tight skin.
The skin is a sensitive organ, especially to extreme temperature differences. The warm shower and heating in the house make the shock even greater for your skin when you go outside. Even during shaving, you stress your skin. Fortunately, a few simple changes offer the solution.
To get through the winter without irritation or dry skin, we have a few tips that will make a big difference. It's all about protecting, nourishing, and gently treating the skin.
The pre shave is your best friend
Using a pre shave has multiple benefits, especially in the winter. It is often a mix of natural oils and creams that provide an extra protective layer over your skin and also hydrate it significantly.
The pre shave is used before applying shaving foam. This makes the hairs extra soft, and an extra protective layer is created that prevents the skin from suffering from razor. The smooth protective layer nourishes and hydrates the skin, so you don't have dry skin after shaving. The chance of razor burn and skin that feels like sandpaper is significantly reduced.
You just leave the pre shave on when you apply the foam to your face. The blade has never glided so smoothly over your face.
Swap aftershave for a balm
After shaving, your skin will need extra protection and nourishment to withstand the cold weather. Therefore, it's best to leave the aftershave aside. Especially if it contains alcohol. That will give you very dry skin.
Use a aftershave balm. It often has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties and will nourish and protect your skin. A moisturizing face cream for men can also work!
Do you normally use your aftershave only to close your pores well? A good splash of cold water on your face after shaving is often sufficient. Otherwise, you can always use alum before applying the balm.
Use a moisturizing and soothing shaving cream
Using the right shaving cream can also do a lot for the result. Many shaving creams contain extra ingredients that have great benefits for the skin. That's why we've created a special top 10 for the winter with shaving creams that provide extra hydration and protection for the skin.
Scrub once a week
It may seem contradictory, but a scrub can really make a difference. How come? Your skin is drier than ever in the winter. All those layers of apparel on your skin, dead skin cells, and bacteria ensure that your skin can absorb fewer nutrients. With a scrub, you remove all the dirt and dead skin cells, revealing a good and living skin layer. This can now optimally absorb all the nutrients, for example from a cream you apply after the shaving. Once a week is sufficient, by the way.
Shave possibly in the evening
Shaving always causes a certain amount of stress to the skin. Especially in the morning when you've just had a warm shower, then shave, and subsequently go outside into the cold air, it can have major consequences.
Therefore, shave in the evening before going to bed! Your skin always recovers at night. The evening is therefore an ideal time in the winter.
Got inspired? We've selected more interesting items for you:
Blog: Shaving with the Shavete: this is everything you need