Men: Avoid Those Shaving Boo-Boos

If possible, cut down on the number of times you shave. When you do have to use a razor, keep skin moisturized and shave the beard in the same direction that the hairs are growing. (Ask a barber to “map” your face to determine the proper direction in which you should shave.) It’s also important to use the right products—those with ingredients that lift hair off the skin. And if you don’t have a clue, ask somebody who knows—like your barber or some other licensed professional.