Facial hair or fuzz continues to be a topic that makes one debate with themselves. If you’re someone who does not care about facial hair, then you do you, and leave it just as it is. However, if you want to get rid of it but fear the pain of waxing, threading, or whatever other hair removal method is out there, we have an answer for you – Shave Your Face
Facial shaving always terrifies most women. The idea of a blade on your face doesn’t feel very good; however, so does the hair on one’s face which often makes up ‘peach fuzz’ also known as vellus hair. They are very fine and not entirely visible unless seen very closely under bright light. However, shaving away peach fuzz has quite a few benefits that are otherwise not known to most women. So, just read on and decide if you want to try out facial shaving; you will probably never ditch the blade ever again!
The Benefits: Painless Hair Removal
Hair removal options such as waxing and threading are often extremely painful and cause a number of side effects such as redness, skin sensitivity, breakout acne, burns, and much more. If you are someone with a low pain tolerance, shaving, if done correctly, makes for a great hair removal method. It’s pain free and easy to do by yourself at home. Additionally, the frequency at which you shave completely depends on you.
Easy and Affordable
With all other hair removal methods, you require quite a few things, together with deep pockets in some cases. Whether you’re making an appointment at the salon or doing it yourself at home, most of these hair removal methods consume a lot of time, effort, and money. However, when it comes to shaving, all you need is an eyebrow razor, water, and moisturising cream or Vaseline.
An Exfoliated, Glowing, and Clean Canvas
Apart from clearing peach fuzz, shaving lightly exfoliates your skin. It clears dead skin and makes place for new skin cells. Exfoliating prevents the build-up of dead skin, which will further prevent painful acne breakouts. It further clears build-up of oil and dust, which gives you a smooth canvas to apply make-up. In fact, women who shave their face can use considerably less amount of make-up as the products are easier to blend directly on the skin, rather than being blocked by vellus hair. Clear skin also allows skincare products to penetrate deeper into your skin ensuring that it receives also the necessary vitamins, antioxidants, and more. It is an easy, less expensive, and frequent method to keep unwanted hair and skin debris away.
What you need :
- An Eyebrow Razor
- A mug of water
- Face Wash
- Moisturising cream/aloe vera Gel
How to do it?
Step 1: Cleanse your face with a cleansing wash to get rid of any dirt, makeup, oil, or residue that may hinder the shaving process.
Step 2: Pat dry your face and apply a moisturising cream or aloe vera gel.
Step 3: Dip the eyebrow razor into a mug of water and gently shave the fuzz in the direction of hair growth at a 45° angle. Make sure to use your other hand to hold your skin tautly to allow smooth shaving.
Step 4: Gently wash your face and apply a layer of moisturising cream or aloe vera gel to soothe your skin.
Tips and Tricks :
- Use short strokes and shave slowly.
- Do not dry shave the fuzz as this will cause nicks and cuts.
- Do not shave in the opposite direction of hair growth. You will encourage ingrown hair, razor bumps, and acne.
- Do not shave on irritated skin. This could cause an infection and further irritate the skin.
- Always moisturise.
- Always clean your razor with a cotton swab or wash with water and dry.