Stop Wrestling With Your Razor

If you take a few extra steps each morning, shaving will be a lot less irritating

- Sherrie Strausfogel

1. Ditch your old bar soap if it contains harsh synthetic detergents and fragrances

Detergents strip away the skin's mantle and loosen its keratin proteins, making it vulnerable to irritation and infection. Not only are fragrances totally unnecessary, they cause dry skin, redness, and rashes. Switch to a cleanser with a base of coconut oil that breaks down oils from the sebaceous glands, lathers easily, and helps retain moisture.

2. On tough beard days, or at least twice a week, work a granular facial scrub into the skin in circular motions for a few minutes to prevent ingrown hairs