Shaving results depend on your preparation. Preparation can make your shave more comfortable, smooth and trouble-free. Scrubbing can be a very important part of your shave, although many men don't know that. That's why it's time to take an in-depth look at the link between exfoliating and shaving.
Why exfoliate the skin before shaving?
Your skin is always being renewed and the cells never sit still. The younger you are, the more often your skin renews itself. Now you may wonder where those dead skin cells go, and that's precisely the whole point. In fact, those dead skin cells just stay on your skin until you thoroughly remove them once. When you remove these dead skin cells, your skin will be able to breathe better, absorb nutrients better, become more even and have a better shave.
Cleansing your face before shaving is important anyway, but exfoliating brings additional benefits. You also exfoliate ingrown hairs and flat-lying hairs so they too can be easily shaved. Your skin will also become softer, cleaner and smoother, preventing irritation and ingrown hairs. Clogged pores will open up, your skin will get better circulation and you will not have to shave as often. This is because the shaving result is a lot better. Win-win!
Scrub before or after shaving?
This question comes up a little too often, so we're going to make this clear once and for all. Scrubbing comes before shaving! That's the golden order because while exfoliating you are preparing your shave. Should you shave first and then exfoliate, you are waiting for skin irritation. Also, exfoliating no longer has a positive effect in combination with the shave. So let's remember: exfoliate before shaving.
How should you scrub yourself?
Scrub is a kind of cream filled with tiny granules. You first wet your skin and then apply the scrub. Note that you have facial scrub that is specifically for your face, and you have scrub that is specifically for your body. So use the right one! After applying, you are going to gently massage the scrub into your skin with rotating motions. Put absolutely no pressure! If you want to make sure you're exfoliating thoroughly, it's better to exfoliate longer than more vigorously. After exfoliating, rinse your skin thoroughly so that all the small grains have been washed away. It is now an option to condition your face with a good conditioning face cream.
How often should you exfoliate yourself?
It is not necessary to exfoliate yourself every day, as it can have an impact on your skin if you do it too often. Also, it depends on the type of skin you have. In any case, the golden rule is not to exfoliate more often than twice a week. For sensitive skin, don't scrub more often than once a week.
Scrubbing and shaving go hand in hand and will really improve your shaving results. If you want to do it the right way, you'll never want to do anything else. If you still have questions, please contact us. We are happy to help you with all your questions or with finding the right product. You happy, we happy! You know where to find us.
Scrub away,
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