The shaving result depends on your preparation. Preparation can make your shave more comfortable, smoother, and problem-free. Exfoliating can be a very important part of your shave, although many men don't know that. That's why it's time to thoroughly examine the link between exfoliating and shaving.

Why exfoliate the skin before shaving?

Your skin is constantly renewing, and the cells are never idle. The younger you are, the more often your skin renews itself. Now you might wonder where those dead skin cells go, and that's exactly the point. Those dead skin cells just stay on your skin until you thoroughly remove them. When you remove these dead skin cells, your skin will be able to breathe better, absorb nutrients better, become more even, and ensure a better shaving result.

Cleansing your face before shaving is important anyway, but exfoliating brings additional benefits. You also loosen ingrown hairs and flat-lying hairs so that they can be properly shaving. Your skin will also become softer, cleaner, and smoother, preventing irritations and ingrown hairs. Clogged pores will open, your skin will have better blood circulation, and you will need to shaving less often. This is because the shaving result is much better. Win-win!

Exfoliate before or after shaving?

This question still comes up a bit too often, so we're going to make this clear once and for all. Exfoliating comes before shaving! That's the golden order because you prepare your shave during exfoliation. If you shaving first and then exfoliate, you're 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 exfoliate yourself?

Scrub is a type of cream filled with tiny granules. First, wet your skin and then apply the scrub. Note: there is facial scrub specifically for your face, and there is scrub specifically for your body. So use the right one! After applying, gently massage the scrub into your skin with circular motions. Absolutely do not apply pressure! If you want to be sure you're exfoliating thoroughly, it's better to exfoliate longer rather than harder. Rinse your skin thoroughly after exfoliating so that all the small granules are washed away. It's now an option to care for your face with a good nourishing face cream.

How often should you exfoliate yourself?

It's not necessary to exfoliate every day, as it can impact your skin if you do it too often. It also depends on the skin type you have. The golden rule is not to exfoliate more than twice a week. With sensitive skin, you should not exfoliate more than once a week.

Exfoliating and shaving go hand in hand and will really improve your shaving result. If you want to do it the right way, you'll never want to do it any other way. 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,

Your friends, The Alpha Men