This is the subject, and the father never mentioned. He felt too clumsy to talk about it, and you – afraid that he will go into graphic detail about how it’s done correctly and tell the story at the first time – do not even know how to fill it. Yes, we are talking about shaving.

As a result, you do not enjoy the benefits of baby cleansing as before his voice dropped an octave. And if you do not have the sharpest IQ shave, do not worry: You’re not alone. Dr. Lisa Kellett, dermatologist, says about 50% of patients do not shave properly. “This is a ritual that takes a long time, and another problem is to educate people about their skin,” she said. “The trend for skin care for men is new.”

Your father agrees with the last point, although he never enough talk about it. Here are some guidelines on how to shave the right way, so you and the old man can talk about comfortable topics such as women.

Step 1: Shower first
Hot water opens pores and softens the skin and hair. Ideally you should also use the scrub that will remove the dead outer layer of skin to keep pores clean, recommended Kellett.

Step 2: Foam up
Use thick, nondrying shave gel and apply it in a circular motion. “If you have one, use a badger hair shaving brush, which helps lift the hair so the razor to cut them clean and minimize the stubborn few that escape the blade,” said Dr. Jeffrey Benabio, dermatologists and skin care expert.

Step 3: Use a sharp razor Multi Save
If you don’t have effective, multi-save razor, you undermine all other efforts. Rinse after each pass to remove hair and shaving cream and do not press hard when shaving or else removing a layer of skin. “Men should not sacrifice your skin for a closer shave,” said Kellett. Just let the blade glide over your face and replace the cartridge after four or five uses.

Step 4: Shave in the direction the hair growth
Shaving in the wrong direction will scrape the skin layers. And note: Hair is not always point downward, especially sideburns, chin and neck, notes Benabio.

Step 5: Wash your face
Splash with cold water to close pores. Dry.

Step 6: Moisturize
Aftershave lotion will make skin to regenerate. “Gel is better for acne prone skin,” says Kellett.