Get A Great Shave

A Barber Shares His 8 Essential Tips For A Clean Shave

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6. Close your pores with a cold towel

“Before you even start your shower, roll up a towel, go run cold water over it, squeeze all the water out of it, then throw it in the freezer. When you get out of the shower, complete your shave, then right before you put the shave balm on your face, go get that cold tower out of the freezer and throw it over your face. It’s gonna close up the pores and lock everything in.”

7. Use a shave balm

“After shaving, apply the Dove Men+Care Expert Shave Intense Post-Shave Repair Balm to hydrate the skin, to moisturize it and to heal and to minimize redness. It’s going to feel fantastic – very, very nice.“

8. Hydrate

“Drink lots of water. Especially as you get older, it’s important to take care of your skin, both inside and out.”

Martinez explains how, in the past, barbers did a lot more than shaving and cutting hair. They extracted teeth, and they attended to wounds, using leeches for bloodletting. The modern barber may not have so much in common with a doctor, but they still do have a great deal of knowledge and valuable insights. They see a lot of guys, and they get familiar with different skin types. If you’re having issues with your skin, your barber might be able to point you in a good direction — he might refer you to a dermatologist if he can see you have some type of dermatitis or rosacea, or they may have recommendations for products or practices that could help you improve your skin.

Often, Martinez explains, “Guys often don’t even know what they’re doing — 'Why am I breaking out, why is this blowing up?'” Your skin-care routine doesn’t have to be incredibly complicated, but it probably could be more effective. At the end of the day, Martinez continues, “You need to take care of your skin. These tips may just be little things, but little things can go a long way.”

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