Having smooth, problem-free skin each and every time after a clean shave still remains a mystery for many! However, following a few simple pre and post-shaving skin care tips will save you from uncomfortable tight-feeling skin, red bumps, dryness and redness, ingrown hairs creating infections and the other problems arising from shaving.
Here’s a complete guide on how to treat your skin the right way before & after shaving, waxing or other hair removal techniques:
The Targeted Problems
Some of the usual problems we experience post facial or body hair removal:
Redness/burning sensation, itching, skin irritation, tenderness, small red bumps, ingrown hair, dryness, aggravated acne, eczema or rosacea, in other words; damaged skin.
Proper Shaving Technique
For both men and women, shaving correctly can eliminate half your problems!
- Never Dry Shave – Use your razor on dampened skin. If you have extremely dry skin, shaving with a moisturizer/hydrator give softer results.
- Pay Attention to Direction – While shaving against the hair growth gives you closer results, it can also be the cause of skin irritation and red bumps. Shaving using short and light strokes in the direction of hair growth always gives you safer results.
- Practice Hygiene – Not only should you try using a new or clean razor for a shave, but also make sure you wash your facial skin well with a dosha-specific organic facial cleanser prior to every shave. Skin with clean pores has far lesser chances of developing post-shaving acne, blemishes or red bumps.
Treating Skin After Shaving
The pull of the razor can redirect hair follicles under the skin, which causes ingrown hairs, red bumps, razor burns and skin damage. However, application of the right botanical formulas post-shaving and maintaining good skin care practices will make your shaving ritual smoother, more enjoyable and effective.
A step by step guide of how to treat skin post-shaving:
- Immediately after shaving, apply PuraVeda Organics After Shave Balm & Toner. Made with the finest quality of pure Sandalwood essence and revitalizing ingredients like Aloe Vera, Blueberry, Blackcurrant, Beet Root, Kham Thai, Vitamin E, C, B2, etc., the nourishing formula prevents red bumps and irritation and is designed to heal, tone and moisturize the skin. It is Alcohol-free (won’t dehydrate or damage), Silicone-free, Unisex and safe to be used on all skin types.
- Moisturization is the key to trouble-free skin. When your skin is adequately hydrated with natural ingredients, damage is repaired faster. Moisturization also helps soothe and calm irritation.
For the face, follow our effective & minimalist Morning and Nightly Skin Care Regimen every day. For the body, apply Vanilla Silk Body Butter for faster skin repair and deep moisturization.
- Keeping clean and unclogged pores is also essential to prevent eruptions, red bumps and ingrown hair. The enzymatic action of Papaya & Honey Exfoliation Mask & Scrub (or the SBR Facial Mask for Sensitive, Blemished and Rosacea Skin) deep cleanses, detoxes, removes residue from pores, removes dead skin cells and encourages cell regeneration. Use it 2-3X times a week to keep pores clean and achieve problem-free skin.
Compared to other hair-removal techniques, shaving is definitely faster and hassle-free. However, both men and women require special post-shaving care along with balancing and strengthening the skin’s moisture barrier with moisturizing ingredients to help heal damage faster. If you have a problematic skin barrier, here are the seven best ways to repair, restore and reconstruct healthy skin…
