If you are on a budget than you know how expensive it can get to constantly replace razor blades that have become dull and increase the chances of cutting the skin. Well, good news; there are many things that we can do to ensure the life of the razor blade is extended. Use these tips to extend the life of your razor blade today and begin saving money from the pocketbook:

Don’t dry your razor blade after you have used it. There are many people that shave and in between swipes, or between uses the razor blade is pulled against a towel or other material to dry the razor blade as this can easily cut the life of the razor blade in half. When the razor blade is dried against these types of materials it can instantly cause the blade on the razor to become dull, which means that there is an increased risk that you will cut yourself on the razor blade or that you will develop razor burn from the entire shaving process.

After shaving, allowing the razor blade to dry through the air has been shown to increase the life of the razor blade up to 122% according to consumer studies that have been created to find ways to save you money through the shaving process. The theory behind this practice is that the oxidation that occurs when the razor blade is exposed to water for an extended period of time can dull the blade leading to the razor blade becoming duller from just one use. Allowing the blade to dry can increase the life and the safety of the razor blade while shaving. This works because when the metal begins to oxidize there are tiny flakes of metal which become detached from the blade and cause the razor blade to dull.

After you have finished using the razor blade to shave consider shaking the razor blade to ensure that you are making the most of the blade. This can remove a lot of water that has accumulated within the blade and help to dry the razor blade after each use.

While shaving, the coarser the hair the duller that the razor blade will become after the area has been shaved. If there is a way to soften the hair before you begin shaving you can help to extend the life of the razor blade because it has an easier job of removing the hair from the body. The hair can be softened by using conditioner, or taking a hot shower to open up the pores before you try shaving. Consider using essential oils before shaving, which have also been known to soften up hair before the shaving process.

When you use shaving creams and shaving gels you can also soften the hair if you wait a couple of minutes before shaving. Take this time to wait and you can increase the life of your razor blade substantially.