Everyday shaving can be a major strain on your skin, especially if you suffer from sensitive skin. But the good news is that an irritation free shave is only a few tips and products away.

Prepping the skin before a shave is essential. Gently cleansing in the shower with a product like L’Oreal Men Expert Hydra Sensitive Cleansing Foaming Cream helps provide a comfortable shave as the steam softens the stubble hair.

When looking for a shaving cream, the main thing to keep a look-out for is alcohol free formulas that won’t aggravate the skin. Try, Primal Earth Aloe Hydrate Shave Gel to provide a buffer layer between the skin and the razor.

Using a clean new razor, going over each section of the face once will help minimise friction and redness of the skin. To get the closest and quickest shave I recommend trying a razor with multiple blades like the Schick Hydro 5 razor. It also hydrates and protects your skin as you shave with its breakthrough hydrating gel reservoir and built-in skin guards.

Now that the skin is smooth and hair free, apply a lotion like, Dermalogica post-shave balm which will shield the skin from any further aggressors and lightly put back any moisture lost in the shaving process.

And if all else fails? There is nothing sexier than a bit of stubble!