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The Perfect Wet Shave
Think lilacs and violets and a shave beyond belief that starts the night before. Think smooth non-irritated skin that is baby soft. Think no nicks or ingrown hairs. These are the elements that come together to provide the perfect wet shave.
Basic Tools: A good brush - preferably badger and English made.Lots of hot water.A good razor - non-disposable, preferably a single blade.Good quality shaving cream in a tub, not a can. Initially more expensive but longer lasting.Topical salicylic acid and/or Neosporin cream.Gentle toner and soothing after shave balm.A silk pillow case.
Technique:
Make sure that the night before you intend to shave, you apply plenty of moisturizer. It will make the overnight hair growth softer and less resilient.
In the morning, shower first, and then shave. If you don’t shower, then fill the wash basin with plenty of hot water and splash the skin thoroughly before beginning the shave. For the best results the skin needs to be wet.
Wet your brush thoroughly, twirl it around in your selected shaving cream and then apply to the face lavishly. Work up into a really thick lather.
Take your single blade razor, and shave with downward strokes, keeping the blade wet at all times and applying gentle pressure. Let the weight of your razor guide you.
When you are satisfied with the results and all the beard growth has been removed, pat the skin dry with a towel and apply a gentle toning lotion to the whole face.
If there are any nicks, cuts or ingrown hairs, spot treat with a 2% salicylic acid or a dab of the Neosporin Relief Cream. Finish with a suitable moisturizer and SPF.
One Final Tip:
Try sleeping on a silk pillowcase. There are two benefits. Not only will your face be less wrinkled in the morning but you will be less likely to get ingrown hairs. The web site below has all the shaving accessories listed above.
