To soften the beard & protect the skin
• Always
shave after or during a hot shower, never before.
• Always use hot water while shaving. Hot water softens the beard, opens
pores, and cleanses the skin.
• Before shaving, apply The Art of Shaving’s Pre-Shave Oil to protect
the skin and to soften the beard.
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For a close & comfortable shave • Use
The Art of Shaving’s glycerin-based Shaving Cream or Shaving Soap for
a close and comfortable shave. Avoid foams, gels, or other products that
contain numbing agents such as benzocaine or menthol, which tend to close
pores and stiffen the beard.
• For best results, use The Art of Shaving’s Shaving Brush made of badger
hair. It helps generate a warm and rich lather, and softens and lifts
the beard from the face.
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With a good handle & proper technique
• Always
shave with the grain first, i.e. in the direction the hair grows. Shaving
against the grain first can cause ingrown hairs and razor burn. For
an even closer shave, re-lather and shave lightly across or against
the grain.
• Check to see whether the hair on your neck grows in the same direction
as the hair on your face. If it doesn’t, make sure you adjust accordingly
to shave with the grain.
• Use The Art of Shaving’s Razor which provides proper weight, balance,
and comfort for better control. Our Razor can be used with the MACH3®
or Sensor® blades by Gillette.®
• Avoid applying too much pressure on your razor since this is often
the cause of razor burn and skin irritations. Always glide the razor
gently over your face.
• In the event of nicks or cuts, use The Art of Shaving’s antiseptic
Alum Block to stop the bleeding.
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To soothe, refresh, & regenerate the skin • After
shaving, apply The Art of Shaving’s alcohol-free moisturizing After-Shave
Balm or After-Shave Gel to soothe, refresh and regenerate the skin. Avoid
after-shaves which contain alcohol; these can irritate, dry out the skin
and cause ingrown hairs. To heal ingrown hairs faster, moisturize the
affected area with After-Shave Balm at bedtime and after shaving.
TREAT
• If your skin feels tired or sensitive due to shaving every day, the
After-Shave Mask™ can be applied after shaving to soothe, rejuvenate and
purify the skin. The After-Shave Mask provides relief from razor burn,
ingrown hairs and skin irritations, while replenishing necessary nutrients
lost during the shaving process.
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