The average man shaves 15 centimeters of bristles per year. In doing so, he uses shaving foam or gel. The latter, according to studies, is preferable. Let's analyze this fact in detail.
Benefits
Shaving gel is distributed more evenly over the surface than foam. It is more economical, but a little more expensive. Shaving accuracy is ensured by the transparency of the product. Manufacturers add various caring components to the gel:
- Sorbitol, which moisturizes and tightens the skin.
- Allantoin, vitamins and herbal extracts that have anti-inflammatory wound healing and soothing effects.
- Soft surfactants that do not cause a feeling of tightness and dryness of the skin.
Of all the gels, Procter & Gamble and Nivea are especially popular. Let's dwell on them a bit.
- Gillette Shaving Gel. The company Procter & Gamble produces gels under the brand name Gillette. Affordable price and excellent quality allowed these funds to penetrate the home of many men. The product line is presented by gels for sensitive skin with aloe vera (Gillette Fusion); means with special components that reduce friction when shaving (Gillette Series); products with a calming effect on apricot extract (Gillette Satin); refreshing gels with emollients that remove irritation and redness (Gillette Fusion Phantom).
- Nivea Shaving Gel. This product contains Ultra Glide Technology. Special ingredients soften the bristles and make the shaving process easier, and the effect on the skin is less powerful. Shaving gel protects the skin from redness. The smell is pleasant, restrained. Convenient dispenser creates evenly distributed mass. There is no alcohol in the composition. Comfort and smoothness - this is the result of this tool.
Proper Use of Shaving Gel
This will seem ridiculous to some, but there are rules for shaving. With their help, the skin will be smooth, without cuts, and the process itself will not cause much trouble. So here they are:
- Face wash. Wash with hot water before shaving. She will prepare the skin for the blade, soften the stubble. You can use special creams. It’s nice to apply a towel dipped in hot water for half a minute to your face.
- Application of the gel. Squeeze the shaving gel into your palm. Spread evenly over the chin, cheeks and neck in smooth circular movements. Can be used to apply a brush.
- Shaving. You only need to shave with a sharp blade. The use of a blunt machine will only lead to irritation and cuts. The process begins with the cheeks (from top to bottom from the beginning of the bristles to the chin) for hair growth or slightly obliquely. With your free hand you can stretch the skin for better gliding. Under the chin, the machine is carried out from the neck to the face. To avoid cuts, rinse the blade periodically with hot water.
- Removing bristles in hard to reach places. If after shaving hairs remain in hard-to-reach places, apply the gel again to these areas and walk along them with a blade at different angles. You can process these areas without gel with a washed machine.
- Wash and treat skin with aftershave. After the procedure, you need to wash with cool water and apply aftershave. It perfectly softens the skin. After the lotion, after a short period of time, you can apply a soothing or moisturizing cream.
Well, that’s probably all. Use a shaving gel and enjoy the procedure.