Best Shaving Products For Sensitive Skin

Men with skin problems often avoid shaving for days or even weeks on end and when they do eventually shave, they suffer from redness, itchiness, razor bumps and cuts.

I believe the vast majority of these problems can be eliminated if the user has a good shaving technique and the right tools. If you haven't seen our How To Shave With A Safety Razor Video make sure to give this a watch for lots of great tips to improve your technique.

• First things first, no matter which type of razor you use, always shave with a sharp blade, the sharper the better.
• Always shave on top of a rich, creamy, protective lather.
• Shave with a light touch.
• Shave in the direction your bristles grow (until your skin problems are resolved).
• After shaving moisturise and soothe your skin with an aftershave balm.

We have also put together a list of must have shaving products for those who suffer from sensitive skin. 

Apply a pre shave oil, massage gently into your beard to soften the bristles.

Applying a good quality pre shave oil, gel or cream to your beard hairs before shaving helps to soften the hairs and adds an extra layer of lubrication and protection for the razor blade.

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Always use a shaving brush to apply shaving cream.

Using a shaving brush to whip up your shaving lather and then apply it to you face will improve your shaving experience dramatically. We recommend using a synthetic shaving brush as these have super soft tips, but enough back bone to create a good thick, cushioning lather. Apply the lather to your face in a painting motion. The brush will help lift the beard hairs and get the lather underneath them.

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Use a natural shaving cream to generate a rich, creamy lather.

Don’t be tempted to use a cheap can of shaving foam or gel. These contain mostly water and propellants. Instead go for a good quality, natural shaving cream that has been created for sensitive skin sufferers. These creams are concentrated so you only need a small amount to create a rich, thick, protective lather. Even with constant use a good shaving cream will last between 4 to 5 months, making them much better value for money too.

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Top recommended razors for those with sensitive skin.

Ditch the multi-bladed cartridge razor and go for a simple safety razor. The one blade edge is much better for your skin and beard hairs, as it cuts the hair on the level of the skin, not below as many cartridge razors do. This prevents ingrown hairs and razor bumps.

Shop Double Edge Safety Razors. 

Always use a sharp blade, shaving with a dull blade is one of the main causes of skin irritation when shaving.

A clean, sharp blade is essential to get an irritation free shave. Safety razor blades are very good value for money, one blade can last between 3 to 5 shaves and only costs a few pence. You can afford to change the blade when it starts to dull. Using a dull, blunt blade just causes irritation.

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Apply an alcohol free aftershave balm to soothe the skin after shaving.

A clean, sharp blade is essential to get an irritation free shave. Safety razor blades are very good value for money, one blade can last between 3 to 5 shaves and only costs a few pence. You can afford to change the blade when it starts to dull. Using a dull, blunt blade just causes irritation.

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