Shaving and Showering
We regularly receive questions from our customers about what is best regarding shaving and showering. Should you shower before shaving? Or is it better to shower after shaving?
As we often say: 'You don't have to do anything!' Everyone has their own morning ritual and every skin is different. What works best for you depends on your personal preference and your skin and beard type. In this blog, we have outlined the advantages and disadvantages for you.
Should you shower before or after shaving?
What is the advantage of showering first and then shaving? The warm shower water opens the skin pores and makes the beard hairs softer and softer. The softer the beard hairs, the easier the shaving process is. And the smoother the shaving result. Afterwards, you also experience less shaving irritation. Compare it to the warm towel from the barber in preparation for shaving. If you have stiff and tough beard stubble, then showering first and then shaving is the best order for you.
What is the advantage of shaving first and then showering? The warm shower water calms your skin after shaving. This order is best when you have a (very) dry skin. As you know, your skin consists of several layers. The outermost skin layer is the so-called horn layer. This is an important protective layer. If you shower and cleanse before shaving, you wash away part of this protective layer. The warm shower water can possibly dry out the skin. If you have dry skin, you want to avoid this, especially if you still need to shave.
If you have heavy beard growth and choose to shave first and then shower, it can help to soften the beard hairs by thoroughly wetting your skin and applying a preshave oil or cream before shaving.
Shaving while showering is also an option. There are men who shave while showering. This is, of course, an extremely efficient method. You do need to be careful, as the razor is wet and slippery. You also need a good shaving mirror that has a special coating to prevent it from fogging up.
Finally, whatever method you prefer, it is important that you always take the time to shave. Rushing while shaving never leads to good results.
