How to Shave with Acne-Prone Skin: 6 Tips
Shaving with acne-prone skin can be tough, so that’s why it helps to know how to shave without causing more damage. With the right technique and products, shaving with acne-prone skin can be easy and painless.
What is Acne?
As you grow up, it’s normal to get a few pimples, but acne is a chronic skin condition for a lot of men, usually in their late teens to mid-20s.
Acne can occur when your face works too hard to keep your skin moisturized, leading to oily skin that creates red bumps.
If you think you have acne, talk to a dermatologist to help manage it.
Acne can’t be cured, but it can be controlled. Keeping your skin clean and hydrated can help and learning how to shave with acne-prone skin can keep your skin from getting worse.
Here are some skin problems that may impact your shave experience:
Acne can occur when your face works too hard to keep your skin moisturized, leading to oily skin that creates red bumps.
If you think you have acne, talk to a dermatologist to help manage it.
Acne can’t be cured, but it can be controlled. Keeping your skin clean and hydrated can help and learning how to shave with acne-prone skin can keep your skin from getting worse.
Here are some skin problems that may impact your shave experience:
- Blackheads
- Whiteheads
- Pimples filled with pus
- Cysts
- Feeling as though you have pimples on pimples
- Pimples that are painful to touch
- Pain when you shave
6 Shaving Tips for Acne-Prone Skin
Here are some ways to make shaving with acne-prone skin, or other skin conditions, more comfortable:
1. Cleanse Your Skin First
Wash and hydrate your face and neck before shaving. Keeping your skin clean is key but washing it too much can hurt more than help. Before you shave, wash your face with warm water for at least three minutes to soften your facial hair and make it easier to cut. A beard wash will deep clean and help soften facial hair before you shave. Once you’re done, splash a little cool water on your face.
2. Use a Clean Blade
Always use a fresh, clean blade—this will keep you from dragging oil and bacteria across your face.
3. Pick Shaving Products Made Without Alcohol
Use a shaving gel or foam made without alcohol designed to remove dirt and oil, such as PURE shaving cream, on your face before shaving. It’ll keep your facial hair and skin hydrated.
Gillette PURE Shaving Cream for Men 170g
Learn More4. Let Your Razor Do the Work
Don’t put too much pressure on your skin when shaving with acne. Your razor should do most of the work with simple, gentle strokes. This is especially important for areas of your skin that are broken out. The SkinGuard Sensitive Razor is perfect for the job.
Gillette Skinguard Razor
Learn More5. Shave with the Grain
Shaving against the direction of your hair growth can make your skin more irritated. Instead, try shaving in the same direction of your facial hair growth.
6. Don’t Skip the Post-Shave Routine
Taking care of your skin after shaving is a big part of the process. Use warm water to wash away extra shaving foam and hair, then splash your face with cool water.
Last but not least, don’t forget to moisturize. This can keep your skin properly hydrated. This will help ensure that your skin does not overcompensate for dryness by producing more oil.
Wash your face at night with a soap-free scrub to remove the daily buildup of oil.
Last but not least, don’t forget to moisturize. This can keep your skin properly hydrated. This will help ensure that your skin does not overcompensate for dryness by producing more oil.
Wash your face at night with a soap-free scrub to remove the daily buildup of oil.
