There’s
nothing like a clean, invigorating shave
that leaves your skin feeling calm, smooth and oh-so-touchable. Most
men these days are willing to spend a good amount of money on shaving
products, and they’re willing to take a good deal of time to
achieve the closest and most perfect shave possible.
Did
you know that you can tell how effective your shaving session was by
how your face feels afterward? After all, shaving affects your skin
just as much as it affects your facial hair. If your shaving session
was lacking in some way, your skin would be the first to let you
know.
We’ve
created a guide that will help you determine whether or not you need
to make changes to your shaving routine based on the way your face
feels when you’re done.
What’s
a Man’s Face Supposed to Feel Like When He’s Done Shaving?
Once
a man has finally finished shaving and has applied his after-shaving
products, his skin should feel refreshed. He shouldn’t have any
irritation whatsoever, and his face should not appear red in the
mirror. His skin should also feel slightly cool because of the
condensation that is taking place as a result of shaving.
Another
interesting sensation that shows that shaving was successful is a
feeling that the skin can breathe. You may feel like air is flowing
in and out of your pores. That’s because the shaving process helps
open those pores, and removing all that hair allows the air to make
more contact with the complexion.
Signs
That Your Shaving Game Needs Some Work
Now,
let’s talk about what you shouldn’t be feeling after shaving.
Your
Skin Feels Hot
If
your skin feels hot after shaving, it’s likely that you irritated
it with your razor. This is a common occurrence for men who don’t
use adequate shaving lotion or who don’t wet their face properly
beforehand. That hot sensation is caused by the friction of the
blade against dry, unlubricated skin. Simply make more of an effort
to fully lubricate your face from now on.
Your
Skin Feels Rough
If
your skin feels rough, it can be a sign that your skin is having a
bad reaction to a product that you’re using. This is a symptom of
severe irritation. If this happens, you need to identify which
product is causing the irritation and discard it. Then, switch to a
different product that has more gentle ingredients.
Your
Skin Feels Tight
If
your skin feels tight after shaving, this means that it’s dry and
irritated. This can be caused by many factors, but usually, it’s
due to a general lack of moisture. If you aren’t doing this
already, you should moisturize your skin once or twice each day
depending on its unique needs. Dehydrated skin will feel extremely
raw and tight after a shaving session.
Another
reason why your skin may feel tight is because you were using water
that was too hot while shaving. Water that’s extremely hot shocks
the pores and follicles, causing them to close up to avoid burning.
And, high heat quickly strips moisture away from the skin. Stick to
lukewarm water instead.
The
Right Shaving Facial Sensation
While
shaving is a pretty straightforward process, there are still plenty
of things that you can do wrong that will cause a bad skin reaction.
Use this guide to make sure that you’re doing everything right so
that your skin feels calm and refreshed once you’re done shaving.
And, always keep in mind that the quality of your razor and other
shaving products has a lot to do with how your skin feels.