Shaving Guidelines for Acne
For those who don't have the disorder, acne appears to be a harmless disorder. Of course, this perception is far from the truth. Parents are often oblivious to the fact that acne can be extremely damaging on both a physical and psychological level. They see bouts of acne to be a routine stage of life that will eventually pass. Some never get this kind of relief, and are left to deal with the disorder into adulthood. Those of us who suffer from this disorder can agree that it can be immensely intrusive when it comes to everyday tasks. Shaving is but one task that is frustrating to execute in the presence of acne. Breakouts can often erupt days after a shaving session. Letting facial hair grow untamed is obviously not the answer. While you can expect a risk of breakouts anytime you engage in behaviors involving skin contact, the risk can be minimized with some initial steps. We have outlined some suggestions below.
You want your skin to be in a realized state before you engage in your shaving routine. The hair follicles should ideally be relaxed so that hairs will give in much more easily. You can accomplish this by taking a hot shower prior to your shaving session. There is no need to drench your face in hot water however. You will only achieve irritated skin by doing this. Let the shower steam gently widen your pores. You can attend to your usual showering habits while the steam gets to work.
Once you are finished showering, you need to get a new razor ready. You should replace your razors as soon as possible when shaving acne-prone skin. Anytime you have to "re-mow" a strand of hairs, the higher the probability that skin irritation will arise. Use plenty of shaving cream on your face before beginning to shave.
Only slight pressure should be applied on the razor during the process. Be extremely attentive an careful when shaving near and around inflamed pimples. You do not want to create acne scars of any size. As the razor becomes littered with hairs, rinse it with warm water. Finally, remove any shaving cream from your skin once you have finished shaving. Aftershave should not be part of your shaving regimen. Aftershave tends to contain alcohol, which is a troublemaker on acne-prone skin.
Some facial moisturizer is always a good idea after the shaving process is complete. This will soothe your skin and minimize any irritation which you may have caused. Use only non-comedogenic and oil-free products. You may have to experiment with one or more brands to ensure the moisturizer does not leave a slick appearance on your skin. Also, double check to ensure that your acne medications will perform effectively when applied atop a moisturizer. You may need to speak to your dermatologist.
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