As we hit puberty and grow older, we can’t stop these hair follicles to grow at random places on our bodies.
Shaving or waxing hairs on legs, stomach, and underarms has become a norm for girls especially in order to maintain the feminine appearance and have soft, supple skin “as a girl should”.
Waxing and shaving your body is a personal choice and it should be done for hygiene reasons, smoother skin, and not just for a delicate appearance.
Our mothers always caution us about the cons of shaving face or just shaving in general.
Women like men also have facial hair, for some, it’s nearly invisible and for some, it’s darker and thicker, but by facial shaving, you can get clear and smooth skin in an instant.
Pros of facial shaving
– It eliminates dead skin cells.
– It opens up clogged pores.
– It allows moisture to penetrate the skin.
– It keeps your face clean and soft.
– It will also help in reducing acne and peach skin.
– It is cost-effective and comparatively no pain at all.
– It exfoliates your skin and the foundation is applied smoothly afterward.
– It makes the skin plumper and bouncier.
– It also lightens up the dark areas.
Cons of facial shaving
– Shave every alternate day as the growth will be quicker.
– If shaved incorrectly, it can result in dry kin.
– Sensitive and acne-prone skin can lead to breakouts.
– After-care is required every day.
Follow these simple steps to smoothly shave your face
Step 1: Before the shaving begins, it is always important to prep up your skin.
Use a moisturizing cleanser and massage your face for 5 minutes and then wipe it off using a wet washcloth.
Step 2: Take a few drops of your facial toner and apply it all over your face using a cotton pad so that all the sweat, dirt, oil, or excess makeup is removed from your face.
Step 3: (optional) Use a facial steamer to moisturize your skin, open up the pores, and soften the facial hairs before shaving.
Step 4: Massage a few drops of your favorite oil which is fit for your skin but it should be non-comedogenic so as to not clog your pores, it is only applied to act as an aid for the razor.
You can use an essential oil like tea tree oil or a recovery oil or even a bio-oil.
Step 5: Now for the part we have all been waiting for, pick up a long blade razor, use your opposite hand to lift up your face, hold the razor at a 45 degrees angle and then smoothly glide the razor downwards.
Be gentle and thorough.
Step 6: After you have shaved your whole face, use a cotton pad to wipe your face off the residue hair and apply some cold aloe vera gel or spray rose water all over your face and neck to nourish and hydrate your skin.