It's best to wash your face in hot/warm water before shaving. It helps soften your beard and prepare your skin. After you've washed your face you can begin to shave. If you shave after your shower make sure to re-wet your face with warm water to soften your skin. Water also help the razor glide across your face creating a barrier for your skin. You're supposed to shave your hair, not your skin.
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