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Shaving with acne-prone skin

Shaving technique is often the cheapest improvement available to someone with breakouts.

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Practical adjustments

  • Shave after warm water has softened the hair
  • Replace blades more often than feels necessary
  • Shave with the grain when skin is inflamed
  • Skip alcohol-heavy aftershaves during flare-ups
  • Apply strong actives at a different time than shaving where possible

Key takeaways

  • • Fresh blades and less pressure make a real difference.
  • • Separate shaving from strong actives.

Consider professional advice if

  • • Your breakouts are painful, deep or leaving scars
  • • Things are getting worse quickly despite a reasonable routine
  • • Your skin is significantly affecting how you feel day to day

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