According to AskMen.com, giving Dad a special razor this Father’s Day is in good taste. (Sorry – neckties did not make the list). One small problem with razors as a gift: razor burn. If not the burn, Dads can definitely end up with razor bumps. With a collaboration of several tips from EverydayHealth.com and from DiscoveryHealth.com writers and a few choice Norwex products, Dad can stop having a flaming face forever! (Ladies, this also will help you to avoid razor burn on your legs as well).
First of all, use your razor during or right after a hot shower. The Norwex Body Pack cloths are perfect to help the hot water soak in. Take a shower the night before – simply hold the warm cloth to your face for a few minutes. Softening the hair, opening the pores and cleansing the skin are all benefits of this warm water procedure. (Don’t worry – the body pack comes in manly colors too!)
Second, make sure the your razor is sharp. (Which if you give Dad the razor, it will be!) Just as cutting with a dull knife is actually more dangerous, the same is true with a dull razor.
Third, try using a shaving brush. This can generate lather and soften skin as well. One thing to remember: always store the bristles downward to avoid bacteria and causing razor bumps due to being unsanitary.
Fourth, just as in golf, the stroke is important. For shaving, go with the hair strands: generally down. Go in the direction that the hair grows. Head to neck; thighs to feet for women. Also, apply even LIGHT pressure and do not push too hard. Rinse the blades often to avoid clogging. A razor with a firm handle can also be helpful, so that you do not slip and nick.
The care you give after you shave is often just as important. Applying a moisturizer is definitely helpful. Timeless Organic Shea Butter will assist in nourishing and also protecting skin. Is Dad more of an aftershave kind of buy? Have him try the Mediterranean Moisture Face and Neck Gel. This product will help in various ways including softening skin. One bonus feature: the gel helps relieve the pain of a sun burn as well!
Give Dad a razor for Father’s Day, and you will hear a “thanks.” Add all of the featured Norwex products, and soon you will be hearing, “This is the best Father’s Day gift that you have ever given me.”
Happy Fathers Day to all of the dads and father figures out there!
~ Suzanne
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