Use a facial cleanser instead of shaving cream.

Shaving creams in general are too irritating and contain soaps that leave behind a film that can clog pores. Rinse your face water then, use at least two pumps of a cleanser to get a generous amount of lather going. A generous amount of lather will not only help the razor glide more gently across the skin, but it will also soften up the skin and hairs on your face for an easier shave. Keep in mind some cleansers that lather up may contain salicylic acid in them.


Cleansers that contain salicylic acid should not be used for shaving because they will cause irritation. Shaving right after using a salicylic acid cleanser or acne remedy can also cause irritation. Avoid shaving after using any acidic or harsh acne remedies such as exfoliates, peels, and most face masks. As a rule of thumb shave before applying any home remedy for acne or acne treatment.

The tricky thing with cleansers is that some natural cleansers contain willow bark. Willow bark is actually naturally occurring salicylic acid. So steer clear from using a cleanser with willow bark as a shaving cream substitute to avoid irritation. An example of a cleanser that contains willow bark is Neutrogena Naturals cleanser. If the cleanser you own right now does not lather up just gently apply it with a small amount of water. A cleanser that does not lather up, but can still be used for shaving is Ceptaphil for all skin types. The acne.org cleanser lathers up and comes recommended by many with various skin types for shaving.

Your skin may need a little extra help to keep from being irritated. Try applying an oil to help with razor glide and soften up hairs even more. Organic jojoba oil, vitamin e oil, or any oil that says it’s noncomedogenic (wont clog pores) will do. Dampen your skin and gently massage with a few drops of noncomedogenic oil going against the grain before you lather up to shave.

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