Busting myths about shaving facial hair

Shave is a form of physical cleansing that helps clear dead skin layers from the surface of the skin, making it smooth and brighter. It also makes skincare products work better by getting rid of dead skin cells, which can stop active ingredients from getting into the skin.

Myths you think about shaving that isn't true:

Myth: It painful to shave the hair on your face

Facts: If you do it right, shaving your face shouldn't be painful. Use a sharp blade and shaving cream to protect your skin and keep it from rubbing against itself. If you feel pain or irritation, it could be because your razor is dull or you are cutting too hard.

Myth: Shaving won't get rid of facial hair permanently

Facts: Shaving facial hair is only a short way to get rid of hair. The hair will come back in a few days, but for some women, this is a quick and cheap way to get rid of their hair. Other ways to get rid of hair, like waxing, threading, and laser hair removal, can last longer, but they can be more expensive and take more time and care.

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Myth: Shaving your face can lead to acne and other skin problems

Facts: If you don't do it right, shaving your face can cause acne and other skin problems. To avoid irritating and inflaming the hair cells, it's important to use a clean razor and shave in the direction of hair growth. Exfoliating your skin daily can also help stop ingrown hairs and acne.

Myth: Shaving your face hair will make it thicker and darker when it grows back

Facts: This is not true, despite being a popular myth. Shaving doesn't change how thick or dark hair is. Because cutting cuts the hair shaft at an angle, hair may look thicker and darker right after, but it will grow back the same thickness and colour as before.