Ladies and gentlemen shaving is a reality of daily life and together with Parkinson’s disease it can present challenges. You have probably encountered some of these complications become frustrated and annoyed of the day to day hassle abandoning shaving on a regular basis. The razor burn, skin irritation and the cuts all add up to what use to be a daily routine is now a challenge?

This is what I’ve discovered to be an excellent alternative to the norm of shaving and you most likely have it in your kitchen pantry. This could help make shaving more enjoyable. It’s Olive Oil. Yep olive oil!

Consider this, using a natural olive oil on your skin to soften and lubricate for shaving. The razor slides across the skin, and it replenishes natural oil in the skin making it look more youthful. So don’t overlook applying the oil to the entire face, including your forehead. You want the whole face to look younger. And you don’t have to use expensive olive oil and it will last a long time so your shaving just became less expensive, healthier with benefits of making your skin look and feel younger.

Ladies same thing for shaving and using olive oil, simply be a little more sparingly with the application as your shaving is a much larger area and it can be a tad messy.

As the disease progresses the following are some suggestions that may be beneficial for the endeavor of shaving. When it comes time to shave put the cream or oil on for them. This also allows for use of your now learned communication techniques. Establish a routine. Help the person if you believe assistance is needed, but permit them to do as much as they can and keep the blade clean by rinsing in water for a closer shave. This is for both men and women. You’ve developed a schedule and a routine. If achievable for men this should be every day as a shave helps with their self-esteem. This certainly is for both men and women.

There is undoubtedly going to come a time when shaving with a razor is no longer manageable consequently an electric shaver is now the alternative. The best advice I can give is purchase the best you can afford, use the shaver every day and wash it after every shave. Also buy an extra set of blades to replace the original when they become dull. You can still use the olive oil afterwards to keep the skin soft, soothing and younger looking. Also you’ve established a routine with shaving continue with the electric shaver.

Here is something to consider as a break this could be enjoyable routine as well as give the care partner a break. For men if you can locate a barber who does shaves with a straight edge blade have a shave and haircut, this is a treat allowing for boy time and gives the care partner a break. For a woman the trip to the beauty salon is a gift and allows for girl time and gives the care partner a break. These are little things that have remarkable value in the day to day living and managing Parkinson’s for both the care partner and care recipient. Boys and girls have to have their boy and girl time.

You’ve taken a daily chore and made it a special event. Everyone is happy.