Shaving is a common process amongst millions of people. Men do it to remove their facial hair and to look fresher and younger. Women do it for their underarms and armpits in order to be able to wear that sleeveless top and to be able to show off their legs.

Hair armpits for women is not considered to be very feminine and so after a quick swipe with a razor you are now hair free and can go on with your day, totally care free.

Now you may notice a little dryness after shaving but in sensibly moisturize the area that has been shaved, but is that all you need to do?.

But when you are shaving you using the elements of a razor, water, foam/gel and a razor and anyone of these or indeed all of them could be contributing to you having dry skin. So there are some simple checks that you should perform in order to make sure that your shaving routine is not a factor in you having dry skin.

Make sure that you razor is not blunt. If you are using a razor that is blunt then it will require more friction between the blade and your skin. A sharp blade will mean fewer strokes and the whole process will be more comfortable.

You should never shave skin that is dry. Always make sure that you skin is well lubricated.

The best time to shave is actually when you are showering or afterwards. This will allow your whiskers to soften and when you are ready to shave simply apply the lubricant to the hair and shave and watch those whiskers just come straight off with little to no effort.

Try to avoid using foams or gels to shave. Instead you can use a shaving oil to shave. This will be clear so you can see the skin and will likely to contain less man made ingredients than a foam or gel.