I have a pretty easy system that allow me to have a close shave without tearing up my face, and the added benefit of not putting any chemicals or petroleum based junk on my face. I shower before getting ready, then afterwards I take a completely natural hair conditioner and put that on my face once I get out the shower and pat my face dry. I use a Mach 3 and go with the grain instead of against it, and the slickness from the conditioner coupled with the Razor allows a shave that is quick and burn free. Hair conditioner may sound crazy, but I learned that from a few models who would use this method in between waxing on their legs. Because there are natural oils in it, it allows a shave that does not tear up your face. I use one by a local company called Pure Life. Its quick, easy and almost mistake free. Afterwards I wash it off, and finish with alcohol free witch hazel. I only have to go over certain areas maybe 1 or 2 times extra, most of the time one pass is enough. The Mach 3 is much better than the cheaper razors, and allows much fewer passes. I am considering using a straight razor though like PMD is using. If I grow a beard like I do sometimes, and then just decide to wack it off, I use an electric one similar to hair clippers and knock off the majority, before using this method. With this way, I almost never make mistakes, and have no burned face or irritation.
