Most men’s shaving set comprise  mainly of blade and a can of foam but if you’re desperate for a perfect or at least a close shave, you need more than that . Ignore  your male friends who say that stocking your  medicine  cabinet with different oils and creams make you less of a man. Remember one thing- chicks dig a smooth and stubble-free face.

Let’s talk about the basic products that should be included on mens shaving set. First you need a good pre-shave exfoliant scrub. Use this with hot water to open your pores . The ideal thing to do is to shower before you shave but if you don’t have the time, you can just wrap a hot, wet towel around your face for at least 2 minutes. This will make your skin supple and your whiskers fluffed. You can also use a pre-shave oil to soften the hair and open skin pores. This will give you a close shave . Always look for natural oils like coconut (this is the best in my opinion, it’s also cheap), sunflower, olive or other oils drawn from plants . If you have an acne-prone skin , you may want to look for a product that contains tea tree oil .

If you want to prevent razor bumps and ingrown hair, why not include a shaving powder in your shaving set for men? There are two types- depilatory powder and the kind that is intended for use with electric shavers. If you still prefer cream/foam , make sure you massage the product into your beard to soften the hair for a close shave  . The main reason why a lot of men prefer shaving cream/foam over other products is because it can rinse easily from the blades.

What’s the next product you will need in your kit? Yup that’s your razor!  Although electric shavers are so easy to use , they still result in a shave that’s not quite as close as one achieved with a safety razor even after years of innovation. The good news is that theyrarely cause razor burns or cuts. If I were you I would invest on a quality multi-blade cartridge safety razor or a double-edged safety razor just because I want the perfect shave.

Lastly, you want an aftershave product to complete the task. Look for something with Vitamin C, E, Aloe and Tea Tree Oil. Pat it on gently and don’t overdo it or you’ll end up with dry skin. Finish off with a good moisturizer with sunscreen.

Men have had to shave, unfortunately, for a very long time. It’s just something we have to do.It’s just one of life’s little daily jobs. But there’s a right way and a wrong way to shave.

When you wet shave you are supposed to move the blade in the direction of the hair – not against it. You have to go with the grain, so to speak. Now that’s all well and good, but for many men it’s difficult to get a really close shave without going against the grain.

So what about using an electric shaver? Is that any different? Well, using products such as Braun electric shaver you can get a very good, clean shave. And since it uses a special moisturizing system your face will feel pretty good afterwards, too. But even with an electric shaver you still have to follow a few simple rules.

Using something like the Braun electric razors you need to make sure your face is clean before shaving. Sounds obvious, right? Wrong! Many men shave with a dirty face, figuring that the shave will clean them. Clean your face first, before shaving.

Next, when you first switch to an electric shaver, give yourself some time for your face to become accustomer to it. You probably won’t get the best shave the first few times, that’s for sure. Your body and beard will adapt to the new shaving technique over a period of a few days. For some men it mght take a few weeks, so don’t be discouraged easily.

And don’t push hard against your face like you’re mowing the lawn – that won’t give you a closer shave and it will irritate your skin. Let the blade glide over your face, almost floating. You’ll find you get a suprisingly good shave that way.

The built in moisturising system on the HS8060 keeps your skin supple while you’re shaving and that’s important for a close shave too.

If you’ve had enough of wet shaving, why not consider one of the new breed of electric shavers? You might find you get just as good a shave with one of the modern top of range shavers. And your skin will thank you for it too!