How to Reduce Shaving Friction

Most men shave.

Some do so with a razor and others with an electric razor but most men use some kind of hair shaving item.

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Here are some helpful tips to reduce shaving friction:

Before shaving:

Gently scrub your face with a loofah or facial scrub lotion. This scrub helps remove dead skin, bring out ingrown hairs, and reduces razor burn rashes

Lighten Up: 

Let the shaver do the work. Shave with light, gentle strokes. Using too much pressure can cause redness, irritation, nicks and even damage to you shaver.

Trim First:

If you are going to shave an area with lots of hair, trim the hair down to a manageable length before shaving.

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Direction of hair growth:

Shave in the direction of hair growth whenever possible. This prevents cutting the hair below your skin's surface and reduces skin irritation and friction. The University of Alabama, Birmingham cautions against making repeated strokes in the same area. Doing so increases skin irritation

Work clean:

Rinse your razor frequently during use to remove hair and skin flakes. Frequent rinsing will also prolong the life of your blade and prevent dullness. MayoClinic.com recommends rinsing your blade after every stroke to prevent ingrown hairs and shaving bumps

Blade Maintenance:

Dip the blade in rubbing alcohol after the final rinse. Blades last much longer than most people think. The apparent dulling of the blade is due to the formation of microscopic "teeth" on the edge, made up of mineral crystals from the water. These drag against the skin, causing the blade to grab and producing cuts and much of the razor burn. The alcohol will displace the water and the minerals in it, and evaporate without leaving residue. Store the razor with the blade edges upward.

After shaving:

Soothe your skin after shaving by applying a moisturizing ointment or baby oil. The Palo Alto Medical Foundation recommends aloe vera for sensitive skin and warns against using aftershave. MayoClinic.com states that cool compresses may also be beneficial.