We can achieve a smooth shave by following a few simple tips on a daily basis. There are many possible reasons that could be causing annoying stubble or shaving cuts on the skin. By following these simple rules, you can avoid most shaving discomfort and possibly getting a smooth clean shave on a regular basis.

In order to get a clean smooth shave every time the first thing I recommend you should do is dampen your skin with a wet wash clothe or after showering. This is a very important to soften the skin, open your pores, and adding allowing your skin to be more elastic. Although we skip this step regularly, it is extremely important to get the skin prepared for a sharp razor.

The next step you should apply a shaving cream, lotion, or gel. Shave cream is very important to help the hairs lift off your skin and to lubricate the skin to be cut as close to the skin as possible. There are many different styles of shaving cream claiming to give you a smooth shave, although you should be picking one based your own personal preference depending on the sensitivity of your own skin. All of them are sufficient to get a clean smooth shave. Apply the shaving cream to the area in which you are planning on shaving, the shaving cream should be thick enough to cover all hair about to be shaved. Smooth shave creams come in the form of gel; these require working with it in your hands before applying to the face to get the foaming process started. The main purpose of the cream to shave is to create a lubrication level between the blade and your skin.

After applying the shave cream to the skin, the next step requires a sharp razor, to get your skin very smooth. Depending on the thickness and frequency that you will have to shave will depend on how long a razor will last. To get the smooth shave I would recommend replacing the razor after about five uses. With the hairs about to be shaved smooth, use strokes with the grain and reapply shaving cream, shave once against the grain. You can tell when the razor has gotten too dull by the feeling of pulling hairs rather than slicing, this will cause unnecessary irritation and possibly in-grown hairs. If you feel some irritation you may want to try an after-shave to prevent some discomfort, the content of after-shave helps alleviate some discomfort but also protects you skin from possible rash.

By following these simple steps, you can help your own skin and start getting a smooth shave everyday.