SHAVING FACE
STEP ONE: PREP
Always shave after or at the end of a shower, to soften the beard, open the pores, and cleanse the skin. In a rush, a warm towel and splash of water can be used as a substitute. Apply a good shave cream. I swear by Truefitt and Hill's Shave Cream. Stay away from gels or products which contain menthol, which will close your pores and stiffen your beard. If you have a tough beard or very sensitive skin, you may wish to apply a pre-shave oil before you apply shaving cream (Metro Men's Grooming Pre-Shave Oil from American Haircuts is the best out there!). Shaving cream is ideally applied with a brush (badger hair is best) to soften and lift the beard. A good prep is vital to soften the beard and minimize irritation. Also, make sure you change your blade at least once per week - dull blades play hell on your face.
STEP TWO: SHAVE
Use a clean, sharp razor such as the Gillette Mach3. Start by shaving WITH the grain (the direction the hair grows). This will minimize cuts, irritation, in-grown hairs and razor burn. Glide the razor gently over your face. Avoid applying pressure and rinse your blade often. If you must have a closer shave, re-lather and shave lightly against the grain. If you cut yourself, apply a moist alum block on the area to stop bleeding. After shaving, close the pores with a rinse of cool water.
If using a shaving brush, always hang the brush to dry with the bristles facing downward.
STEP THREE: TONE
Many men make the mistake of stopping with step two, but the following is important to keep your skin healthy and protect from signs of aging. After rinsing with cool water, tone the skin with an alcohol-free astringent . This will remove dead skin, excess dirt and oils.
STEP FOUR: MOISTURIZE
You will need to hydrate and protect the skin. Finishing with a moisturizer (preferably one with sunscreen added) is key to leaving the skin soft, smooth, and protected.
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[Source: MEN'S HAIR CARE]
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