How do you combine skincare and shaving?Updated a year ago
So now you know the hows and whys of building your skincare routine… But how do you combine all of this with your daily shaving routine?
First, you may want to reconsider your “classic” shaving staples. Traditional wet shaving teaches some important elements, like the importance of using an emollient shaving aid, using a sharp blade, and shaving with the grain.
That said, some of the advice is dated and not based on modern science. Shaving can be quite irritating to the skin, so it doesn’t make sense to use alkaline shaving soaps or stinging, alcohol-laden aftershaves as part of the process.
Instead, your shaving cream should be gentle on the skin, while the best “aftershave” is just a good moisturizer.
So with that said, here’s how to combine your skincare with shaving:
- Wash your face first, as you normally would.
- Apply your leave-on skincare products over the areas you won’t shave, like the forehead, nose, eyes, and cheeks.
- Apply a generous amount of your shaving aid. We recommend looking for moisturizing, fragrance-free shaving creams, but hair conditioner works in a pinch.
- Shave your hair with the grain.
- When you’re done shaving, rinse your face to remove all traces of the shaving cream.
- With your skin still damp, apply the rest of your skincare over the shaved area.