Shaving Cream – The pre-requisite to a great shave
When asked about their earliest and fondest memories of their fathers, most men recall standing by the bathroom door and watching in fascination as their father’s worked up a rich white lather with a dollop of shaving cream and then cleanly scooped it away with swift motions of their Braun razor. They nostalgically recall how their dads would sometimes allow them to smear onto their faces, creating a life long memory. If you prefer wet shaving and want a good, smooth shave, then it is absolutely essential to invest in a good shaving cream.
When asked about their earliest and fondest memories of their fathers, most men recall standing by the bathroom door and watching in fascination as their father’s worked up a rich white lather with a dollop of shaving cream and then cleanly scooped it away with swift motions of their Braun razor. They nostalgically recall how their dads would sometimes allow them to smear onto their faces, creating a life long memory. If you prefer wet shaving and want a good, smooth shave, then it is absolutely essential to invest in a good shaving cream.
What do shaving creams do?
- Makes shaving more comfortable by moistening and softening the skin and the hair thus optimizing the razor’s glide
- Provides lubrication and protects the skin against razor burns and cuts during shaving
- Contain a numbing agent which prevents redness and irritation
- Prepares your skin for shaving by removing dirt and oil
- Moisturize your skin
There was a time when people used soap, oil or just water to shave. This often resulted in an uneven shave, painful nicks and cuts and dry chapped skin to boot. Thanks to the increasing demand for men’s skin care products, we now have a huge variety of shaving creams, gels and oils to choose from.
A wide array of brands in shaving creams/ gels/ oils can be found in the market ranging in price, fragrance, ingredients and packaging. Shaving creams basically contain a mixture of oil, soaps, surfactants, water and/ or alcohol and can be bought in spray cans, tubes and tubs. Most shaving creams perform all the aforementioned functions. However, some shaving creams like Nu Skin for Men Dividends Shaving Cream have additional benefits and actually cleanse, exfoliate, and condition your skin all at the same time, while giving you a clean, smooth shave.
Tips on choosing the right one for your skin
- Always choose a product which is right for your skin and beard type. For example men with oily skin should look for a cream that contains a mild astringent which will eliminate the excess oil. Whereas someone with dry skin should use a product which contains a moisturizing agent. Similarly it’s important to determine whether your skin needs gel or oil. While cream suits most skin types, gels are more suitable for oily skin and oils are particularly good for dry skin.
- Choose a cream which contains benzoyl peroxide. It helps reduce razor bumps.
- Unscented creams are preferable because they do not clash with your aftershave or cologne.
- Don’t go for cheap products to save money. Bad quality will irreparably damage your skin. Remember this is an investment in your face.
Choosing the right shaving cream and following the best practices will leave you with a luxurious shave and pampered, well groomed skin.
