WHY WOMEN SHOULD START SHAVING THEIR FACE

Controversial it may be, but an unorthodox and unusual (may we add very, very unusual) fad is taking the beauty world by fire. It’s not yet what we can call mainstream, but it’s definitely getting there. Fear not, this revolutionary trend we’re talking about, it has nothing to do with bull semen or bird poop.

Let’s break it already: The latest indicator that we might be approaching the end of civilization as we know it, is the news that women’s shaving their faces, just like men, is now a thing.

True: Once upon a time, shaving facial hair was strictly restricted to men, but now a number of women are doing it. Turns out, taking a razor to your face (yes, we’re talking to you ladies), could help your skin stay youthful. Shaving your face is being touted to have amazing anti-ageing benefits: fewer wrinkles, soft skin and – wait for it – less facial hair (obviously).

THE MYTH ABOUT FEMALE FACE SHAVING

This is a myth. We already have a set number of hair follicles. Unless you remove them with a laser, their number will not change and neither will how fast they grow. Waxed or shaved, it makes no difference to your hairs. Before getting into the benefits, I think It’s important to address the most common myth and the biggest fear that women have about shaving their face – that the hair will grow back thicker and darker.

7 BENEFITS OF FEMALE FACE SHAVING

It Exfoliates Your Skin

Shaving the face arguably has some exfoliating benefits, but it is simply too harsh for female facial skin.

It Helps Moisturizers and Makeup

Shaving can help moisturizers or facial scrubs soak deeper into your skin and keep your makeup looking great longer.

It Gets the Little Ones

You can miss small hairs with waxing and you can’t remove them with lasers. Then again shaving guarantees that you get every single hair, which will make your skin look brilliant.

It’s Less Likely to Irritate

If you have sensitive skin you’ll have to be careful either way, but shaving is a far gentler alternative, particularly if your skin is easily irritated by waxing.

It Doesn’t Hurt

Men whine about the bother of shaving, yet reasonably, it’s better than other option. Waxing, from all records I’ve listened, can be exceptionally difficult. I know I will never throw my razor for wax.

It Helps You Look Younger

Home shaving can stimulate collagen production in the skin due to the dermabrasive effect of the shaving action. This in turn has an anti-ageing effect as it is mainly the decline of skin collagen which makes the difference between younger and older looking skin.