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5 reasons to shave your face
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Admittedly, shaving your face sounds scary. But if you’re wondering “does it really have to be like this?” the answer is a huge “YES”! Far too few people know about this beauty hack, which couldn’t be simpler. These 5 reasons will convince you to shave your face!
Body hair is a touchy subject. For years it was socially prescribed for women to please shave their armpits, legs and also their lady’s beard. But the topic of facial shaving has nothing to do with it – because of course nobody HAS to do anything here. After these five reasons, you will voluntarily swing the razor.
5 reasons why you should shave your face
1. Radiant baby skin
Our whole body is hairy. On the face there are mainly fine, light hairs. When light hits our skin’s surface, these hairs absorb the rays, making our complexion appear less radiant. And when it comes to skin, everything that reflects and shines looks plump and radiates youthfulness. So when you shave your facial hair, the skin reflects the incoming light better and gives you the legendary glow effect!
However, there is more to baby skin than just glow. When you touch and wash your face, you will notice it immediately after shaving: your skin has never been so soft, soft and smooth! Well, maybe she was as a baby. But no one can remember that, so – NEVER! This is only partly due to the removed hairs. Point two in particular is responsible for this.
2. Farewell to skin cells!
Along with the fine hairs, dead skin cells are also removed when shaving. Together with sebum residue and product residue, the annoying pore sealers say goodbye to your face. So it is also a mechanical peeling – this makes your skin look healthy and prevents impurities. The peeling effect also stimulates the renewal of the skin cells and initiates the revitalization process. Regular shaving reduces pigment spots, sun damage and discolouration after pimples.
The result is a visibly refined complexion. Acne scars and slight wrinkles are smoothed out. By shaving your face, the lower layers of the skin are better supplied with oxygen – blood circulation is also stimulated. The skin surface is freed, which leads to the third benefit.
3. Cosmetics work more effectively
No matter how many steps your facial care routine has, you should always get the most out of every product. And you can – surprise – if you shave your face! Because when your skin is free of hair and dead skin cells, it can absorb your cosmetic products much better. They penetrate the skin more intensively and develop their full effect. For this reason, you must also wear sunscreen the days after you shave: your skin is more sensitive, which is an advantage for active ingredients but dangerous for UV rays.
4. Your makeup has never looked so good
Having more beautiful skin without make-up is one advantage. But you will notice the biggest difference with the make-up: Your foundation has never looked so even, I promise! Because the products collect in the white hairs, also affectionately called “fluff”, and lie ugly on the skin. Thanks to the shaved, smooth surface, the products blend beautifully with the skin. The result looks much more natural as a result. The make-up also lasts longer because it sticks better to bare surfaces.
5. Less irritating
Compared to epilating or waxing, the razor is a better choice. That hair grows back faster, thicker or blacker is a myth and not true. You won’t feel it – I promise! They are as fluffy as they were before. And if after the first shave you feel that it’s not for you, everything will be back to normal in five weeks. Yes, careless shaving can irritate the skin. If you have severe acne, rosacea or other skin diseases, you should keep your hands off the razor anyway! If you follow these tips, everything will go smoothly:
How to properly shave your face
- Use an eyebrow razor or scalpel, not a traditional body razor.
- It is very important that you clean and disinfect the blade beforehand.
- Then, as a first step, apply a cleansing oil to dry skin. Feel free to take six to eight pumps and massage it into your face.
- Alternatively, you can use baby oil or another unscented oil.
- It’s best to start at the jaw and slowly and carefully work your way up. Small movements in and against the direction of growth work best.
- You can also stretch your skin with your other hand in tricky areas like the mouth area.
- Don’t miss any area of the face – a magnifying mirror and good light will reveal even the tiniest hair.
- When you’re done, wash off the oil with water. Then clean the skin again with a mild cleanser. After shaving, never use perfumed products or products that contain a lot of alcohol. Soothing ingredients are, for example, allantolin, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, glycerin or niacinamide. Jojoba oil or squalane also have a nourishing effect and do not clog the pores.
- You should always wear sunscreen during the day, but it’s a must, especially on the days after you shave.