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Not necessarily. When your razor is not well designed or when it is old and dull, the blades can indeed damage and even cut the skin. This will lead to signs of shaving irritation such as redness, nicks and cuts, skin feeling itchy, hot and painful.
A good quality and well-designed razor will minimize the risk of shaving irritation and will ensure the skin is optimally protected from the blades. The risk can further be reduced by the right shaving technique: for instance by using plenty of shave prep and by not pressing too hard on the razor but taking light strokes instead.
A shaving gel or foam is an essential part of wet shaving to help your razor glide comfortably over your skin, and we recommend always using an aftershave lotion or balm as part of your post-shave routine.
One easy way to ensure the perfect shave and avoid the guesswork is to sign up for a Gillette shaving subscription for a regular stock of fresh, sharp replacement blades delivered straight to your door, so you can say goodbye to dull blades for good.
First, you have to make sure that the room has lots of light so that you and the person can see well. It can help to have him sit in a chair or sit up in bed. But if he is invalid, he can be shaven while lying down.Collect the supplies that you need. You will need a mirror, a safety razor (or an electric shaver, as the need may be), some shaving cream, a clean towel, and a basin of warm water.
I found your tips very helpful. I work as a caregiver and i wanted to learn how to safely and more effectively shave an elderly man. As I have found out, it is very different than shaving a younger man.
For some, this shaving ritual can be an uncomfortable experience, not like the smiling faces and satisfied grins seen on TV's shaving cream ads.Many men suffer from burns, irritations, and tingling sensations that inflame the skin.
But whatever the method, it is important to question the creams, soaps, washes and oils used before, during or after shaving. We have selected three questionable ingredients common to shaving products that are known irritants and carcinogens. There are many more.
Now that the beard is no longer in favour, those looking to stand out from the crowd are opting to go back to the clean shaven look. But after months of effortlessly getting out of bed with nothing to do but shower, brush your teeth and perhaps get dressed, going back to the morning shaving routine can seem like a fairly dull prospect.
This realisation isn't actually that surprising when you come to remember that cartridge razors were designed with convenience in mind. Their job is to remove stubble as fast as possible so you can get on with your day but, as with anything that places a focus on convenience, often quality is lost along the way. For this reason there has been a huge resurgence in the use of the traditional double edge safety razor and the shaving traditions of old.
A good quality shaving soap/cream will create a stable lather that remains throughout the shave as well as providing moisturising properties that will benefit the skin. The shaving brush is used to whip the soap/cream into the desired consistency so that it remains slick and easy for the razor to glide over, as well as providing mild exfoliation to the skin removing dead skin cells and lifting hairs, priming them for shaving. The razor itself allows the user control to cut hairs at the correct angle to minimise irritation.
However, for many that take the plunge into wet shaving, the idea of eliminating cost as much as possible becomes obsolete as they tend to find that they have started to enjoy their morning routine and no longer worry about counting the pennies.
Ironically, many cartridge shavers sick of paying through the teeth for their razors that move over to traditional wet shaving end up spending more because they look forward to trying new soaps, creams, oils and balms and seeing how enjoyable their combination can make the daily shave as well as the benefits they see to their skin.
Plastic cartridge razors and canned foam are all about speed and convenience, they represent the man always in a rush without the time to do things as he should. Traditional wet shaving gear tells you this is a gentleman that doesn't rush around chasing his own tail, he has time to do things properly and for that he reaps the rewards.
If you're interested in upgrading your shaving routine, we have curated a list of the best safety razors in our shop as well as a variety of cruelty-free shaving brushes and fine scented shaving soaps and creams.
When you are making the choice to shave your head, a lot of factors will come into play. Will it look good? How will I do it? Can I manage and care for my head properly? What will others think? There are many advantages of shaving your head that can result in higher self-esteem and confidence. Ultimately, this is a personal choice and it is important to know the advantages and disadvantages of shaving your head before you make your decision.
Sensitive Skin. If you have sensitive skin and are prone to dryness and acne, shaving can be burdensome. In order to have a successful shave, make sure to keep your scalp moisturized and have products on hand that will help you combat redness and irritation. For example, ClearHead helps prevent ingrown hairs and eradicates the ones you do have. ClearHead features Green Tea Extract and Zinc PCA which naturally inhibits oiliness. The rule of thumb is to treat your head like you would your face.
This is a guest post by Marie Logan, OTR/L about teenagers and shaving when they have hemiparesis. As children mature into teenagers there are undoubtedly times of transition that can be a bit awkward for them as well as their parents. As they grow older we expect our teenagers to begin to take care of them self. So what happens when your teenager is going through all of these changes and has a form of motor impairment such as hemiparesis?
As an occupational therapist at UAB IOT (Pediatric Neuromotor Clinic), we work with clients with hemiparesis on increasing their ability to complete age appropriate self-care and everyday living activities. Over time we have observed an increased amount of teenage clients interested in learning how to shave independently. Here are some tips we have found to be useful when teaching teenage clients to engage in independent shaving.
Your teenager would most likely use their dominant, non-affected hand to perform most of the shaving activity, however, there will be times when your teenager will need to switch hands to reach certain areas such as behind the leg or the opposite underarm.
A razor with a large handle or base would be useful for a teenager who has an easier time holding larger objects due to limited finger use. A larger handle helps them to use their whole grasp to stabilize the razor in their hand. A small handle razor may be a good choice if your teen is able to maintain adequate control of cylindrical objects like a fork or pencil in their affected hand. Some razors come with a moisturizing strip around the blade that would decrease the need for applying shaving cream as long as the skin is not dry.
Suggest a time of day when your teenager will have plenty of time to focus on the task at hand. I usually recommend shaving in the evenings either before or during a bath. When first mastering the skill, shaving in a seated position on the bathroom floor will be the safest option. This position will help decrease distractions and reduce risk of injury from falling. In addition, I have found shaving in front of a mirror to be beneficial for teens working on the up and down motion of shaving on their face or underarms. As their skills improve, you can gradually increase the activity demands to shaving in a standing position next to the tub, and then a child who demonstrates advanced skill in shaving may perform the activity in the shower.
Cueing the teen to use the shaving cream as a visual tool will help them gauge how they are doing. The shaving cream will be their visual road map of what areas they have already covered and what area is next. Setting guidelines such as beginning location each time or knowing how many strokes to apply over an area will assist the development of a shaving routine for the teen to follow.
For example, cue the teen to start a shaving stroke at the ankle level and to end at or below the knee. Once the lower leg has been completed, then move onto shaving the knee and follow the same rules (bottom to top). When shaving the underarm, you may break the area up in three sections: inside, middle, outside. Start on the inside and work your way to the outside section with a top down motion.
Another visual cue to examine the amount of pressure that is being applied is to assess how much shaving cream is left on the area after they have completed a full stroke. If it appears no shaving cream was removed during the stroke, the teen should apply slightly more pressure through the razor. If all the shaving cream has been removed and they see their skin is red or bleeding, they will know too much pressure has been applied and they will need to adjust the next stroke by decreasing pressure. Extra attention should be given when shaving on or around bony prominences due to the change in contact of razor to skin.
Along with safety, using two hands in the activity is one of the biggest concepts we try to teach our clients. Over time some teens can develop learned non-use because they simply forget to use their affected hand in activities. By implementing a specific job for that hand to perform you will promote a routine of using both hands and hopefully improve overall function. Depending on the level of available use in their affected side, teens should think of a way they can include that hand in the shaving routine.
Safety awareness is the most important element to shaving. Due to the nature of the activity there are risks to our teens when shaving independently. We have to teach them to focus their attention on the task and be mindful of what to do if an injury arises. 781b155fdc