Skin Care and Shaving Tips

Like any other form of DIY, shaving is all about preparation

The secret to good looking skin is care and maintenance. Just a little bit of attention each day will pay dividends.

Follow these quick easy steps to trouble free skin...

• Wash twice a day, morning and night with a mild cleanser to purify and detoxify, remove dead skin cells and stimulate blood circulation. For best results try The Face Wash.
• Follow by massaging-in a mild, alcohol-free moisturiser containing natural essential oils. Try our Essentials Face Balm.
• Use a scrub or exfoliant every other day (3 times a week) to deeply cleanse the skin and remove all dead skills cells for fresher and brighter skin. Try our Essentials Face Scrub.

For The Perfect Shave

Techniques & Tips

1. Wash twice a day - before shaving - with a mild face wash or hypoallergenic liquid cleanser. Try not to use soap as this will dry your skin out. For best results try our Essentials Face Wash.
2. Once or twice a week use a gentle but effective deep facial scrub to thoroughly cleanse your pores & remove any dead skin cells. For best results try our Essentials Face Scrub.
3. Use a mild, alcohol-free moisturiser ideally twice daily & massage into your face to keep the skin in top condition, stimulate cell regeneration and help delay those ageing wrinkles. For best results try our Essentials Face Balm.
4. When deciding on your pre-shave, lathering or aftershave product try to choose natural wherever possible. Avoid synthetic or chemical ingredients – fragrances, dyes and alcohol – in favour of essential oils. Allow the product a few minutes to settle in and soften your beard. For best results try our Essentials Shave Oil.
5. Using lukewarm water, warm the skin before shaving. Shave in the direction of hair growth and change the blade every 2 -3 days. For best results try our Essentials Shave Cream.
6. Avoid electric shaving. Just don’t do it! Spend a little more time finding the right wet shaving equipment that will leave your skin in much better shape.
7. Aftershave lotions and balms should be regarded principally as a skin care product - not a perfume to smell good.
8. That stinging shock of an alcohol-based aftershave lotion is not to be confused with refreshing the skin – you are more likely destroying and helping it to age. All our products are alcohol free but the black pepper and mint essential oils still provide that ‘tingle’ without damaging the skin. Try our Essentials Face Balm.

Shaving Products

Shave Oils

For that smoother, closer shave, Shave oil’s are perfect. Usually made from blended essential oils a Shave oil is highly moisturising. Advantages include preventing razor burn and irritations, due to the moisturising effect of the oils and fewer nicks. Try our Essentials Shave Oil

Shave Creams

Produces a rich lather, which is regarded as the best way of achieving a really close shave, either applied by hand or brush, a Shave cream with leave the skin smooth and moisturised as well as creating a more luxurious shaving experience. Try our Essentials Shave Cream

Aftershave Balms & Creams

A must after shaving. Look for an alcohol free moisturiser or balm ideally containing natural ingredients so your skin is not irritated after shaving.  Moisturising after a shave is essential to help the skin’s surface repair itself after being depleted during the shaving process. Try our Essentials Face Balm

If you have any suggestions of tips you would like to be on this page please email enquires@gentrygrooming.com. If you have any questions regarding shaving, skin care or male grooming tips ask our experts.