A nice shave is a little less obvious during winter than during other seasons. The temperatures drop drastically and you're going to notice that immediately on your skin. Even without shaving, your skin feels very tight when you've been outside for even a moment. If you continue with your regular shaving routine, you will experience dry and tight skin.
The skin is a sensitive organ, especially to extreme temperature changes. The hot shower and heating in the house add to the shock to your skin when you go outside. You also stress your skin while shaving. Fortunately, a few simple changes offer the solution.
To get through the winter without irritation or dry skin, we have some tips that will make a lot of change. It's all about protecting, nourishing and a gentle approach to your skin.
The pre shave is your best friend
Using a pre shave has several benefits, especially in the winter. It is often a blend of natural oils and creams that puts an extra layer of protection over your skin and also moisturizes it quite a bit.
Pre shave is used before applying shaving cream. It makes the hairs extra soft, and creates an extra layer of protection that prevents the skin from being bothered by the razor. The smooth protective layer nourishes and moisturizes the skin, preventing dry skin after shaving. This significantly reduces the chances of razor burn and skin that feels like sandpaper.
You just leave the pre shave on when you apply the lather to your face. The blade has never glided so smoothly across your face.
Swap aftershave for a balm
After shaving, your skin will need some extra protection and nourishment to cope with the cold weather. That's why it's best to ditch the aftershave. Especially if it contains alcohol. That will give you very dry skin.
Use an 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 be used!
Do you normally use your aftershave only to properly seal your pores? A good splash of cold water in your face after shaving is often enough. Otherwise, you can also always use alum before applying the balm.
Use a moisturizing and soothing shaving cream
Using the right shaving cream can also do a huge amount with your results. Many shaving creams contain additional ingredients that have great benefits for the skin. Therefore, for winter, we have created a special top 10 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. Why? Your skin is drier than ever in winter. All those layers of clothing on your skin, dead skin cells and bacteria make your skin less able to absorb nutrients. With a scrub you remove all the dirt and dead skin cells so that a good and living layer of skin emerges. This can now optimally absorb all the nutrients, for example from a cream you apply after shaving. By the way, once a week is sufficient.
Shave in the evening if necessary
Shaving always puts a certain amount of stress on the skin. Especially in the morning when you've just had a hot shower, then shave and then head out into the cold air, it can have major consequences.
Therefore, shave in the evening before going to bed! This is because your skin always recovers at night. The evening is therefore an ideal time in winter.
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