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Modern life can sometimes seem like a whole lot to handle. In a world where calendars and schedules get packed quickly, it can quickly feel overwhelming. One of the best ways to help deal with the stress of normal day-to-day life is to have sustainable self-care routines. Self-care is an incredible skill to build into your life, and it can help you combat feelings of anxiety and can even help you get more energy and feel more rested. 

While it may seem like adding one more thing to your schedule could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back, self-care will always give you more than it takes. For men, it can be hard to figure out what self-care is and find a rhythm that works for their schedule, and their preferences. One area that most men enjoy investing in, and that every man needs, is grooming. When you don’t just look at your grooming routines as a necessity, or a chore, but as a chance to practice self-care, you can transform the entire experience. 

If you have been looking for the best grooming tips to take your mundane routines to a whole new level, here is everything you need to know! 

For most men, shaving their facial hair is a normal, mundane, and predictable part of life. Whether they struggle to grow scraggly patches that never really connect into a beard, or they have a glorious mane, this is a normal part of life. For many men, the concept of shaving is simply something they have to do, and at best it’s just a chore that helps them look good. Because of this, it’s common to see men believing the lie of convenience and using cheap razors to ‘just get the job done’. 

This is a shame because it represents so much wasted time. Whether you shave once a week, or you keep your facial hair trimmed up multiple times a week, every time you shave it’s an opportunity to practice a little self-care. When your blade is cheap, old, and not cut out for the job, you can experience unpleasant results like razor burns, small nicks, or even uneven cuts. This is where shaving can start to feel like a drag and like a weight on your schedule. 

When you switch to a high-quality razor, like a straight razor , the entire experience of your shave upgrades to a whole new level. A high-quality razor means cleaner, sharper lines, no razor burn, and smoother, softer skin. Upgrading your razor is about more than just looking better, it’s about feeling better, which is why it can become a meaningful part of your self-care routine. When you look and feel better, you can expect to feel more confident in your day. 

One of the most important aspects of learning how to upgrade your grooming techniques is to focus on sustainability. No matter your inspiration, the truth is you need to be making moves that you can accomplish. When you focus on setting goals that are well within your capacity, you can actually scale up to new levels. If you bite off more than you can chew, you might get discouraged and stop well before you see the benefits of better grooming routines. 

One area that can give you a lot of benefits but needs to be taken slowly, is that skin care. Your skin is the largest organ in your body and the better you keep it, the better you will feel. This aspect of self-care is one that has huge benefits that you will actually notice. The great thing about skincare is that it goes hand in hand with grooming. 

One of the most basic ways you can keep better care of your skin is by ensuring that you stay hydrated. Your skin requires a lot of hydration to stay healthy and operational. Making sure you have an adequate water intake is crucial. 

For grooming, a super easy first step toward healthier skin and a sharper, more confident look, is simply taking time to wash your face. This is a great thing to do after a shave. When you shave, you scrape up dead skin cells and are of course slicing through hair follicles. This makes it easy to get your skin pores clogged. Place a steamy hot towel over your face after a shave to open up your pores, then gently scrub your face after it’s sat for a few moments. 

This loses up your skin, opens up your pores, and makes cleaning away the unwanted debris satisfying and effective. 

There are so many great ways to practice self-care and find the perfect style of grooming that’s right for you. With these two fundamental elements in place, you’ll have a solid foundation to groom successfully in 2022.

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