idk much about skincare but I've learned that I should be exfoliating, especially to prevent razor bumps which I get a lot of around my chin

but there's a lot of different types of exfoliating products out there and I find it a bit overwhelming, so what should I be using to prevent skin irritation from shaving?

  • Shaleesh [she/her, comrade/them]
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    4 months ago

    I swear by terrycloth washcloths for this. Some people like to use fancy scrubs but the humble washcloth is so much more cost-effective.

    • AmericaDeserved711 [any]
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      4 months ago

      interesting, I didn't know about the cloths, I have seen exfoliating brushes which is a similar idea I guess. I don't exactly have money so I don't wanna go crazy with expensive products so I should probably try physically exfoliating first

      • TheFinalCapitalist [he/him]
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        4 months ago

        So generally physical abrasives on your face are less then ideal. Facial skin is far thinner and prone to damage then the rest of your body. I generally use whatever cheap chemical cleansing exfoliator product. AFAIK as long as it has salicylic acid in it your good to go. Just remember to use a moisturizer after cleansing as well as after shaving

        Exfoliating and moisturizing the rest of your body is generally a good idea too and can feel free to use a physical abrasive . wash clothes, salux cloth, African netting thing are all perfectly fine just less so for your face.

        Source: I used to browse skincare addiction on reddit far too often