U.S. MILITARY H BOOK EXCERPT 12TH OF A SERIES

THE RESILIENT WARRIOR

SHAVING COMFORT & HYGIENE

BY JOE WADANOLI

Book Editor's Note: Featuring self-help, mental health, and mind and body tactics from a variety of sources — veterans, former and active U.S. Marines, Navy, Army Rangers, Green Berets, family members and caretakers — The Resilient Warrior is collaborative collection providing needed wisdom for complete well-being for all of us. The first step to thriving is surviving, and the first step to surviving is knowing how to get what you need, when you need it. The following excerpt of this essential self-help guide to living a healthy, resilient, fulfilled and better life is the twelfth in a series that EP Magazine has featured over the last several months.

Practicing good hygiene is a rewarding, mindful practice that will also help reduce stress and anxiety.

To some people, shaving is no big deal. They wake up, splash some water on their face; a bit of shave cream and zip-zam-zoom, see ya later! For many others, however, shaving is an intimidating, uncomfortable, downright painful task! Razor nicks, razor bumps, burn, rash, ingrown hairs…the list goes on. All of these are nasty things, and when not meticulously kept clean, can cause infection. Here are some tactics you can implement into your shave routine that will not only keep you looking and feeling good, but also protect your overall health.

Skin preparation. The base to a good shave is preparing the skin, and this is as simple as washing your face! Use warm water with a washcloth and some mild soap. Lightly scrub your face. This will loosen and remove any dead skin, dirt and oil that may be present. This works best while taking a warm shower. Another way to maximize your skin comfort and protection is to apply pre-shave Pre-shave oil can be purchased in different fragrances and essential oils to suit anybody's senses. You also can easily make it yourself by mixing the following in a small container: