Why You Should Avoid Dry Shaving
Everyone wants silky smooth skin after shaving. Dry shaving (shaving without any shave cream) is the fastest way to prevent this desired outcome. Shaving itself is a form of physical exfoliation; not only is your razor removing your hair, it’s also removing your topmost layer of skin. It’s essential to use shave cream as it creates slip and glide, providing a protective cushion between your razor and your skin. Read on below for reasons why you should avoid dry shaving.
INCREASED CHANCE OF INGROWNS
INGROWN HAIRS occur when hairs become trapped in their follicle, curling onto themselves rather than growing upwards and outwards. Using a shave cream softens the hair follicle and the skin, encouraging the pores to gradually open and allowing the hair to be trimmed easily and effectively.
RISK OF RAZOR BUMPS & BURN
Shave cream creates a physical layer on top of the skin. Without this hydrating and nourishing cushion, your razor drags along the skin (ouch) rather than seamlessly gliding. The unnecessary friction between the sharp blades of your razor and your skin can result in irritation and inflammation like RAZOR BUMPS and burn.
HIGH LIKELIHOOD OF NICKS & CUTS
Dry skin is not as pliable, which means your razor won’t glide smoothly across the skin. Dry skin requires multiple passes across the same area to remove hair effectively, if at all. This increases the risk of your razor catching on your skin and makes it much harder for you to control your razor over the contours of your skin (especially around tricky areas like knees and ankles) with an even amount of pressure. This is all a recipe for disaster when it comes to achieving a smooth and clean shave.
DAMAGE TO SKIN BARRIER
Your SKIN'S BARRIER is a natural biological function that’s inextricable to skin health. The skin’s barrier sits on the outermost layer of your skin and is responsible for keeping moisture and hydration locked into the skin. When it becomes compromised it can lead to SKIN SENSITISATION. Dry shaving can disrupt the delicate balance of the skin’s barrier, opening you up to things like redness and even BODY ACNE.
ROUGH, DRY SKIN POST-SHAVE
Dry shaving strips the skin of natural oils, without giving it anything back in return. This leads to post-shave dryness and a rough finish. When you dry shave, the skin and hair has not had a chance to soften with warm water, steam or shave cream. This makes the impact of your razor extra harsh. Shave creams contain HUMECTANTS AND EMOLLIENTS that replenish the skin during the shaving process. These ingredients continue to hydrate and condition the skin once you step out of the shower.
THE BETTER ALTERNATIVE
Using a shave cream is imperative in achieving a successful shave. Choose one formulated with NATURALLY ACTIVE ingredients and a low lather than won’t disrupt the skin’s PH LEVELS.
Our SHAVE CREAM is made in Australia by female chemists using gentle ingredients like a harmony of PLANT-BASED OILS that rehydrate and protect the skin during and after shaving.
We recommend allowing the warm water of your bath or hot steam of your shower to open up your pores and soften your hair follicles for at least a few minutes before going in with your razor.
Massage BODY POLISH into the skin to slough away dead skin cells before shaving. Exfoliation creates the perfect canvas for your razor to glide across.
Our female-first RAZOR has a weighty feel in the hand to allow for expert precision and control. Always use a fresh and clean REFILL BLADE for best results. Follow your shave by treating the skin with a liberal application of BODY MOISTURISER.