When it comes to shaving your face, there are generally two ways to go: You can go with an electric shaver or you can choose a blade, In general, electric shavers are better for sensitive skin because there’s no chance for cuts, nicks and/or razor burn.
First of all, let’s see if you have sensitive skin. If you suffer from any of these skin disorders, then you probably do have skin that requires a little more TLC.
• Intense dryness that often manifests itself in severe itchiness, flaking and red-ish rashes that fade into skin over time.
• Eczema, which is clinical-grade sensitive skin and manifests itself via little red bumps that appear on the skin’s surface.
• Severe ingrown hairs which are most prevalent amongst those with extremely curly hair, as that type of growth often curls back toward skin, re-embedding itself under the skin’s surface and creating a bump.
Shaving Tips for Sensitive Skin
1. Get ready
You’ll get much better results from an electric shaver if your stubble has been softened and your skin protected with a lubricant. To give your skin the best chance against harsh shavers use a shaving oil such has Face Guard. Face Guard carefully cleanses your skin & softens the facial hair to prepare it for shaving. It then creates a barrier, lubricating your skin & protecting it to allow closer contact from the shaver, while active ingredients work to penetrate & moisturise, leaving your skin feeling ultra smooth.
2. It’s all about the angle
Hold the shaver at right angles to your face, and use your free hand to pull your skin taught as you shave so the hairs stand upright. This will ensure maximum contact with the skin, reduce shaving time and minimise snagging. Foil shavers work best using just back-and-forth strokes, while rotary shavers should also be used with circular motions.
3. Keep cool
As most electric shavers are motorized, they generate a degree of operational heat which is not good for sensitive skin as it can cause irritation. Always shave sensitive areas like the neck first while the shaver is still cool. Press lightly and don’t go over the same spot repeatedly.
4. Look after your Shaver
Look after your shaver and it will look after you. Use a cleaning product on your shaver regularly such as Shaver Guard. Not only will it help to deliver a better shave, it will prolong the product life, too. Shaver Guard blasts away all of the unwanted hair left hanging around after a shave. Its anti-bacterial properties then work hard to break down stubborn skin oils or left over pre-shave products, to leave your shaver completely clean & fresh every time you shave.
If you’re using a foil shaver, the foil will need replacing every 1–2 years, depending on the toughness of your stubble. If you neglect to do this, you’ll end up pressing harder to get a decent shave and irritate the skin in the process.
5. Patience
If you’ve been using a blade shaver all your life and decide to go electric, your skin can take several weeks to adjust to the new shaving technique. Stick with it, even if you experience some mild irritation to begin with it, your skin will thank you in the long run.