HOW TO SHAVE WITH AN ELECTRIC SHAVER - how to shave with an electric shaver to avoid irritation

People are not made in one factory, ”the doctor began cynically. - Each face is marked with the seal of a unique fate, bristle density and skin type. Under a razor, they behave unpredictably, like a girl. Therefore, a man must learn how to properly shave his face by trial and error.

Two facts are known for sure about how to shave with an electric razor:

1. Stretch the skin slightly to make the razor move over a smoother surface.
2. Most effectively the bristles are cut against the direction of growth. BUT…

• For a rotary shaver: it needs to be moved in small circular motions.
• For a foil shaver: only move it in a straight line.

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How to shave without irritation: forget it, this is unrealistic

Look, - the doctor took out his katana. - Razor blades move at a breakneck speed. They crush the upper skin cells and hairs. This porridge inevitably gets into the pores of the skin, which she is not happy about. The razor also vibrates, causing the dilation of small vessels and increased blood flow. So shaving so that there is no irritation is unrealistic.

But it can be reduced:

1. Don't wash your face before shaving..

   You will wash away the natural lubrication of your skin and make it more vulnerable.

2. If you have dry skin, first apply a light oil-based cream on it..

   Do not smear thickly, a layer of one micron is enough.

The main fight against irritation should occur after shaving:

1. Wash thoroughly without soap.
2. Apply an alcohol-free soothing product to your skin.

   It should contain plant extracts that reduce inflammation. For example, chamomile. Aloe is nonsense, it is of no use and may even cause allergies.

How to shave your face: clean and cut-free

Electric razor blades are separated from the skin by a mesh, so they cannot cut the bristles as deeply as a razor. The face is clean, but there is a slight roughness under the fingers - and this reminds me that I am still a man, says the doctor. - Some women like it too. In addition, you do not shine in front of them with cuts, as after the machine. So the convenience of an electric shaver is worth it.

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