HOW TO GET THE BEST MEN'S SHAVING ROUTINE
Treat shaving as a ritual and take the time to care appropriately for your face to leave it more healthy and clean.
Every man’s skin is different, so finding the right shaving product is an essential part of your morning ritual. L’OCCITANE’s Cade Collection features products that are ethically sourced and biodegradable, minimising the impact on the environment. From rich and nourishing shaving cream to creamy bars of shaving soap, cade comes in many forms. Follow our guide to see how you can create the most ideal shaving routine for your skin type.
Follow this routine every time you shave to give your facial hair the respect it deserves.
How to Shave Your Face?
SHORT BEARD
If you have a short beard less than 3cm long, choose products based on your skin type. Our Cade Shaving Gel and Cade Shaving Cream are ideal for oily skin as they protect it without leaving residue while a rich shaving cream will moisturise and nourish dry skin.
LONG BEARD
If you've got a long beard more than 3cm long, think about the texture of your hair and how you will soften and prepare it before shaving. Another consideration is how you like to sculpt it. Our Cade Shaving Soap develops into a creamy lather to ensure a comfortable and soft shave.
Step 1: Prepare Your Skin
Beard hair feels coarser than other hair because it grows with a thick, oily layer that protects your face from the elements. Stripping this coating away leaves the hair softer and more absorbent, yielding easily to the razor for a smoother shave. Start by taking a steamy shower, allowing the hot water to open the pores and relax the hair.
Once you step out of the shower, gently smooth our Cade Multi-Grooming Balm onto your beard hair. This will gently soften the hair, whilst moisturising the skin underneath to prevent razor irritation.
Step 2: How to Shave with a Razor?
Next, lather up with a shaving emollient – try our Cade Refreshing Shaving Gel. The rich foam provides a protective seal between your face and the sharp blade, allowing the razor to get closer whilst guarding against any irritation or feelings of tightness.
Instead of using your fingers, its good to invest in a shaving brush. These brushes add refinement to your skincare routine. The bristles whip gel into a cloudlike foam and provide exfoliating action.
When shaving, turn your razor so that you're always moving with the grain. As well as feeling more comfortable, it reduces irritation to the skin so your face will be left silky with no razor bumps.
Step 3: After-shave Moisturising
Once you're happy with your shave, finish by rinsing with cold water. Each splash of cold water helps to close your pores against the pollution and grime. Pat dry with a clean flannel or towel, and finish your routine by rubbing a coin-sized dollop of moisturising Cade After Shave Balm into your freshly shaved jawline. Lightweight and non-greasy, this nourishing balm soothes the skin after its close encounter with the razor.
Then, to finish off your shaving routine use our soothing Cade Revitalising Cream. Its texture is immediately absorbed to leave skin comfortable and protected without shine or stickiness
Discover Your Skin Type
Before adopting a skincare routine, it is important to learn how to know your skin type, to be aware of its characteristics and which products are beneficial and which habits should be avoided.
Allow us to help you determine which are the best treatments and beauty tips to implement according to your skin type.
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