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Beards are a glorious addition to a man’s face, but we all know that they require grooming to keep their glorious form. If left unchecked your beard can end up looking like it belongs on the face of a homeless person. It can be difficult to tackle when you have sensitive skin though.

We have all had that feeling of coarse skin after going at our beards with a classic old razor. It irritates the skin, causing rashes and sometimes cuts. So today we are going to bring up somethings you should consider when shaving or trimming your beard when you have sensitive skin. Get Shave Advice already has some great tips on the topic so check them out if you want to do some deeper reading.

How you Prepare your Beard

Preparing your beard can be more of the important steps when trying to protect your skin of irritation during a shave. Beard oils are often used to increase how moist a beard is, so it is easier to trim. There are a huge range of beard oils so be sure to find the right smells and mixes that work for you. If you aren’t sure what you like, start with some less offensive smells or non-fragrant beard oils so you can focus on developing a grooming technique before getting too bogged down with the smell that’ll be right under your nose.

Do not forget to use shaving cream as well. A lot of people have had success with glycerin based shaving creams. We have heard that it aids in the moisture locking process. The moister a beard is, the easier it is to shave. This also reduces the amount of irritation on your skin.

How to Tackle your Beard

The first big thing to avoid when trying to navigate delicate skin to start with is shaving against the grain of your beard. This will irritate your skin a lot and can increase the chance of you cutting yourself. You will blunt a lot of blades if you go against the grain of your beard which is not going to be cheap in the long run. Having the right shaving kit can help you combine traditional wisdom with what we know now to be right approach. There is a huge range of high-quality shaving kits on the market that cater to just that so do your research before committing to a product. This way you will have the right number of blades and guidance to do a good job.

The first pass will usually result in a blunted blade to get through coarse hair, which is normal but going against the grain a lot will result in many more blunted blades. Everything should be a lot more manageable, hair wise, after the first pass. With your second and third pass you can shape it, so it is manageable going forward.

How to Protect your Skin

To protect your skin after a shave, you should consider an exfoliating facial cleanser. It will clear out the dirt and dead skin cells on your face. This can help prevent razor burns, painful rashes and uncomfortable ingrown hairs. If you skip this set, you can expect some major facial discomfort if this is regularly ignored.

Aftershave balm is a great addition to your post-shave routine. It will help avoid issues with ingrown hairs and aid in the reduction of facial discomfort. Through experimenting, you will discover the right routine for you. It might be a bit bumpy to begin with. But you will better understand your skin with the right combo of products.

Ultimately, beard grooming can be as complicated or as simple as you make it. It all has to do with how your skin and hair react to product. Everyone is different so do not be hard on yourself if you end up with some ingrown hairs because you are using an oil that does not work for you. Strive for that balance of moist facial hair and skin. That way you will get the groomed beard and clear skin we all dream of.

Danielle Mead