A question about shaving...?

Question

After i shave, this goes for most guys, a dark shadow is still visible under the skin. Sometimes is even has a "greenish" tinge to it.

Is there a way the remove this shadow or green tinge? Or at least reduce it?

I heard mens makeup it the only way.

Answer 1

soap ...shave more often

Answer 2

It could be your shaving technique, something that isn't taught much less discussed much these days. Most of us guys just grab a razor and do what we can. But there is an actual right and wrong way to shave besides not going sideways. The proper way to get the best shave is to start with warm up. Either in the shower or with hot towels, you want to get your skin to loosen up some so that you can get all the hairs as far out as possible. Next, use a good lather, something with glycerin in it works well, usually better than shave creams in my opinion. Try the williams bar at walmart and put it in a coffee cup, add a little water and lather up (you'll probably need the lather stick if you go this route). Then the key part: First shave with the grain of your hair (the way the hair grows) then shave against the grain, and finally end by going back with the grain. This three step process is crucial to get the best results. Of course make sure you have a good sharp blade as well. The first pass takes the top most hair off, the second pass gets all the way just below the skin and finally the last pass is to prevent razor burn and stubble or ingrown hairs. Clean up and use a good aftershave to condition your skin and your good to go. I usually only have to shave two or three times a week when I use this method as compared to everyday. Personally I would like to save up and have all body hair removed except for that on my head, eyebrows and eyelashes. The curse of puberty!! Anyway, hope this helps! Talk to an old barber for more tips.

Answer 3

I don't know about the "greenish tinge". That almost sounds like a skin problem of some sort. As for the residual shadow, all men have it. Some men have thicker and darker stubble than others, even with a close shave. Short of electrolysis or make-up (and why would a guy want to do that?) than sounds like you're probably stuck with the stubble shadow.

Answer 4

That comes from skin irritation of the razor or creams that you are using. You can use razors that for sensitive skin or shaving creams that reduce that irritation of your sensitive skin. Plus after shaving, you can use some sort of tone cream for your skin to bring it back to that natural skin tone you had before. If you use it every time your shave for about 4-6 weeks, you will see a difference in skin tone. I've been shaving since i was 17 and i feel your pain. The ladies will love you for it!

Answer 5

Men with heavy beards often have that "tinge" although it is usually refered to as "Blue" .It is normal, and you don't need makeup. There is a marketing push to sell men cosmetics. The blue chin is considered a sign of masculinity, Don't cover it up.

Answer 6

Plucking (tweezing), Shaving, Depilatory creams and Waxing are temporary hair removal methods.
Waxing usually lasts for 3 weeks, but it is painful.
Electrolysis and laser hair removal are “permanent” hair removal methods but are expensive and you have to find a trained professional, otherwise your skin could be damaged.

Answer 7

are you a martian? green tinge? skin transplant is the only way to go

Answer 8

make up works well also self tanning lotions

Answer 9

Sorry...I just don't know...