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skincare Q: what should I use to exfoliate my face? (hexbear.net)
submitted 3 months ago by AmericaDeserved711@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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idk much about skincare but I've learned that I should be exfoliating, especially to prevent razor bumps which I get a lot of around my chin

but there's a lot of different types of exfoliating products out there and I find it a bit overwhelming, so what should I be using to prevent skin irritation from shaving?

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[โ€“] AmericaDeserved711@hexbear.net 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I've used an electric shaver my whole life out of convenience but I want to switch to using razors more regularly. I have tried using those gilette style razors before, w/ shaving cream but it's tricky getting a close shave with those when my skin is usually irritated to begin with

[โ€“] regul@hexbear.net 1 points 3 months ago

Yeah. Electric shavers also gave me tons of razor bumps as well.

What I do now is use a double-bladed safety razor and a huge pack of a hundred razor blades. I shave in the shower using conditioner as shaving cream. It's not the closest shave, but I'm a cis dude with pretty light colored hair so that's not my biggest priority. If you want a closer shave with a safety razor you can use actual shaving cream applied with a brush and shave in front of the sink with hot water after a shower and you can get real close with that. Some people swear that applying aftershave can actually also help with skin irritation from a close shave, but I never bothered.

Anyway it's way cheaper than cartridge razors and less irritating to your skin than an electric razor. It has a small learning curve, but not a significant one.