Wash your hands before washing your face to prevent adding extra dirt, grime and oil to your skin.
Wash your face with warm water to help open up pores. Make sure the water isn’t too hot, or it will dry out the skin.
Cleanse your face with specially-formulated facial cleansers for men. Look for products that are oil-free to prevent clogging of pores.
Rinse your face thoroughly with cool water to remove all cleanser residues before drying.
Wet your face with warm water, or shave after a hot shower.
Be sure to use a shaving cream that contains glycerin. One of the leading causes of razor burn is poor lubrication.
Make sure your razor blade is always sharp. Hold the area to be shaved with your free hand and gently glide the razor over your face with the grain of your hair. Rinse the razor often.
Rinse face with cool water and gently dry it before applying an alcohol-free aftershave balm.
Dead cells accumulate on the skin’s surface, dulling its appearance. To remove these cells, exfoliate your skin with a cleanser, especially before shaving.
After cleansing and shaving, apply a moisturizer to help protect and hydrate skin.
Reduce exposure to damaging UV rays, which can lead to fine lines, hyperpigmentation and skin cancer. Use a daily sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.