No matter how men oppose shaving off their beard for many years! The rulers of different countries, in order to accustom the male population to have an aesthetic appearance, even taxes were introduced from the owners of the hairline in the lower part of the face. Today, this procedure is simplified. There are safe machines, cosmetics: foam, gel, shaving cream, emollient lotions - all in order to make the ritual of getting rid of hair the most comfortable, safe and fast. But what tool to choose will be described in this article.
A bit of history
In the past a man risked his life to shave: epilation with hot clay, burning or removing hair with a knife, saber, checker. The ancient Romans made a breakthrough in the field of hair removal, inventing steel blades. And at the beginning of the 20th century, the American inventor Gillette invented a safe tool for this procedure.
To begin the process of hair removal, it was necessary to steam the face, apply a foamed soap solution to the beard, and then a razor was taken to work. Although it was a safe procedure, it took a lot of time, besides the soap dried the skin very much. Later, shaving products appeared: all kinds of creams, foams, and then the gels beloved by many.
If before there was a problem of the absence of emollients, then modern men are faced with the question of choosing among the variety of advertised cosmetic products.
Types of funds
Shaving cream is a budget option. It requires whipping into the foam before applying, for this a man needs to spend a little more time than when using other means. The components of the cream provide normal glide of the machine, but the demand for its purchase is lower than that of modern analogues, which are presented below.
Foam is more expensive than cream, and is convenient to use in that with one click on the dispenser you get a finished product that is applied immediately to the skin without anointing. In an independent experiment, insufficient slip was proved when using this tool.
Gel is an expensive but economical option for shaving cosmetics. It provides the machine smooth glide due to softening components.
How to choose the right tool?
Promotional promises when buying any shaving product guarantee protection against cuts, a clean and smooth shave, and subsequently no irritation. But in fact, when popular cosmetic shaving products are used, men have different conclusions.
The first thing you should pay attention to when buying a shaving kit is what type of skin it is intended for: normal or sensitive. For men, by nature, the skin is fatter and thicker than for women, and this condition is considered normal. If frequent rashes occur on the face, then the product must be bought with the note “for sensitive skin”.
The second factor when choosing is the type of tool. Here you need to be based on financial capabilities and experience. The feeling of using different cosmetic products for shaving is a subjective opinion, therefore, to find the right one, it is better to experiment.
Perfect makeup
Shaving cream for men is designed to make the hair removal process comfortable. To do this, the composition of the funds contains a softening component. If this is mineral oil, then rashes and ingrown hairs cannot be avoided. It is a product of oil refining and when applied to the skin creates a film under which there is a greenhouse effect, as a result, the development of fungi. In addition, the film is a barrier to hair growth, which are forced to grow into the skin.
A good option for replacing mineral oil is castor, glycerin, corn and olive. Thanks to them, safe sliding is ensured.
Mandatory components that prevent inflammatory processes are herbal extracts: rosemary, chamomile, panthenol and bisabolol.
Shaving cream may contain parabens, but not more than one and then in last place in the list of components. This arrangement indicates a minimum concentration of the substance in the cosmetic product.
Popular companies
Among the abundance of existing shaving products, the Vest and Nivea brands are considered the most popular on the Russian market. The cosmetics of these companies includes a whole series of razor products for different skin types and different consistencies (creams, gels, foams). The Nivea and Gillette shaving kit is a salvation for women who are in search of a present for their beloved man.
Mennen, Arko, Red Line and Liberty are producers of budget options. However, according to the characteristics and reviews, these funds are rated at 4 points out of 5. What are good indicators.
The premium class with excellent quality includes products of the following brands: Lancome, Shiseido, Clinique, Proraso, Muehle Skin Care. L'Oreal shaving products have received popular recognition among Russian users.
Shaving cream: rating
Below is a table of the most commonly used shaving creams on store shelves.
Name of cream | Manufacturer | Volume ml | Cost, rub. | The claimed result |
Arko cool
| Turkey | 65 | 70 | Refreshing effect, comfortable shave, no irritation |
Apple Blossom | Russia | 40 | 60 | Easy glide, slow hair growth, moisturize the skin |
Nivea (for sensitive skin) | Germany | one hundred | 130 | Softens the bristles, protects against irritation and moisturizes the skin |
Proraso (red series) | Italy | 150 | 600-900 | Without consequences removes the toughest bristles, prevents irritation |
From the selected options, it seems possible to choose a shaving cream for any wallet, the price varies from 60 to 900 rubles. Moreover, the upper cost border of the funds is not the limit. There is a London, royal series, for a jar of 190 g which you need to pay 3,500 rubles.
Shaving Cream: reviews
“Arco” captivates everyone with its cheapness, but not everyone agrees that the product foams well and does not cause irritation. The average customer rating is 4.5 out of 5.
Domestic product with St. John's wort extract "Apple Blossom" in most reviews has positive characteristics, and in some cases this tool is put on a level below soap for convenience of use. Rating: 4.3.
German cream rated by consumers at 4.8 points. It is economical, makes shaving smooth and does not cause irritation.
The premium Proraso product is not as popular as the previous candidates. The cream is economical (2-3 months when used every other day), foams well and has a noble smell.
Whatever means a man uses to improve the shaving procedure, the quality of the result mainly depends on the severity of the razor. Even the cream of the royal series in tandem with a blunt razor will not save your face from cuts and irritations.