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Soft Skin, Coarse Hair and Shaving Rash
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We get shaving rash because our skin is soft and delicate. But the hair that grows from it is as tough as copper wire, and if you have ever tried to cut a wire, you’ll understand why!
Stubble comes with added complications. It grows in different directions.
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Men often think skin is firm and smooth, but if you take a closer look, it’s actually very soft, undulating and gel like.
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And it gets trickier.
What happens above the skin can create a reaction in the skin. The force required to cut the hair has a big impact on shaving comfort.
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Some razor blade design advancements are easy to notice: 5-blade, 3-blade cartridges, power handles lubrication strips. Other advancements in razor blade design cannot be seen by the naked eye, but make a huge difference to helping prevent shaving rash.
The key to a comfortable shave is a blade so sharp, thin, and precise that it can cut through hair with minimal cutting force.
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