Shave carefully

Shaving is a common and inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair. But shaving can cause skin irritations, especially if your skin is thin, dry or very sensitive. For a smooth shave:

Shave after a warm bath or shower or press a warm wash cloth on your skin before shaving to soften the hair. Don't shave dry skin, which can cause razor burn. Apply shaving cream, lotion or gel before shaving to protect and lubricate your skin. Use a clean, sharp razor. If using an electric razor, don't use the closest setting, which can irritate the skin. Shave in the direction of hair growth, not against it. Rinse your skin afterwards with warm water. If irritation does occur, apply a lotion that doesn't contain ethyl or isopropyl alcohol. Though alcohol and alcohol-based products may feel cooling, they don't really soothe irritated skin because the alcohol evaporates rapidly from the skin.

Don't Smoke

Smoking can accelerate the normal aging process of skin, contributing to wrinkles. Smoking causes narrowing of the blood vessels in the outermost layers of skin. This decreases blood flow, depleting the skin of oxygen and nutrients, such as vitamin A, which are important to skin health. All of these factors increase damage to the elastic fibers and collagen which give strength and elasticity to skin.

Get adequate sleep

Skin which is prone to damage during the day is repaired as you sleep. Some people require as much as eight to nine hours of sleep every night; others can make do with just five.