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Daily Hygiene for Men

Posted by: Dr. Mercola
January 08 2008 | 79,782 views

Your morning shave could be transformed into a soothing, satisfying, Zen-like experience if you learn the traditional techniques of wet shaving.

This is the method your grandfather may have used, and involves only a shaving brush, shaving soap, and a razor.

The tips in the videos above will tell you everything you need to know to get a smooth, relaxing shave, and will make you realize how most shaving supplies sold in supermarkets are nothing more than shaving versions of junk food -- widely available and cheap, but not very good for your skin or well-being.

Sources:

Zen Habits December 18, 2007

Dr. Mercola's Comments:

I had used disposable razors all of my life until, about 18 months ago, I switched over to wet shaving.

Well, I have never looked back.

It provides an amazingly close shave and has a far better ecological impact on consumables. Wet shaving will also save you money as, outside of the initial investment, the upkeep costs only pennies a day. So when I saw this great review of wet shaving, I wanted to share the system with you male readers (or their wives, who may want to pass this info along!).

Wet shaving can:

Help reduce razor burn, ingrown hairs and redness
Save you money on shaving supplies
Reduce environmental waste (the only waste is the lather from the natural soap you wash down the drain)
Improve your self-esteem by giving you a smooth, refreshing shave
Help you connect with the shaving traditions of your grandfather or great-grandfather

In my opinion, this should be the shaving method of choice, and once you give it a try, I suspect you will agree.

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