The average man shaves off 15 centimeters of stubble a year. At the same time, he uses foam or shaving gel. The latter, according to research, is preferable. Let's examine this fact in detail.
Benefits
Shaving gel spreads more evenly over the surface than foam. It is more economical, but a little more expensive. Thorough shaving 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 with anti-inflammatory wound healing and soothing effect.
- Mild surfactants that do not cause a feeling of tightness and dryness of the skin.
Of all the gels, Procter&Gamble and Nivea products are especially popular. Let's dwell on them for a bit.
- Gillette Shaving Gel. Procter & Gamble produces gels under the Gillette brand. Affordable price and excellent quality allowed these funds to penetrate the home of many men. Rulerproducts are represented 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 stubble and make shaving easier and less harsh on the skin. Shaving gel protects the skin from redness. The smell is pleasant, restrained. Convenient dispenser creates an evenly distributed mass. Contains no alcohol. Comfort and smoothness is the result of this remedy.
Proper application of shaving gel
Someone will think this is ridiculous, 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:
- Washing. Wash your face with hot water before shaving. It will prepare the skin for the blade, soften the bristles. You can use special creams. It's a good idea to put a towel soaked in hot water on your face for half a minute.
- Applying the gel. Squeeze the shaving gel into your palm. Spread evenly over the chin, cheeks and neck in smooth circular motions. Can be used to apply with a brush.
- Shave. Shave only with a sharp blade. The use of a blunt machine will only lead toirritation and cuts. The process starts from the cheeks (from top to bottom from the beginning of the stubble to the chin) along the hair growth or slightly obliquely. With your free hand, you can stretch the skin for better glide. Under the chin, the machine is carried out from the neck to the face. To avoid cuts, periodically rinse the blade with hot water.
- Remove stubble in hard to reach places. If after shaving there are hairs in hard-to-reach places, apply the gel to these areas again and go over them with the blade at different angles. It is possible to process these areas without gel with a washed machine.
- Washing and treating the skin with aftershave lotion. After the procedure, you need to wash with cool water and apply aftershave lotion. 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 about it. Use shaving gel and enjoy the experience.
