What Shaving Products Are Actually Worth It?
- Sharp, quality razors (single or double edge)
- Rich artisan lathers (so the blade glides, hair softens)
- Aftershaves that hydrate and repair (aloe, squalane, oat protein, humectants)
Anything else is fluff. Think of shaving as skin engineering, not just hair removal.
Why Do I Get Ingrown Hairs, and How Do I Prevent Them?
Ingrown hairs are the result of hair curling back into the skin instead of growing outward. They’re especially common in thick hair or after aggressive shaving.
Prevention is all about prep and technique:
- Exfoliate gently to remove dead skin (chemical exfoliants are safer than scrubs)
- Shave with the grain
- Don’t overdo it on pressure
And if you already have them, barrier-repairing aftershaves calm inflammation and help the skin recover faster.