Dr Shave’s Book of Shaving Shaving Creams

The expert guide to the world of shaving Shaving Creams

Introduction

Dr Shave suspects most men choose their shaving cream on the basis of its scent rather than really important matters such as the ingredients and its lathering capabilities. This chapter will explain the benefits of using a shaving cream and how to use one properly.

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Shaving Creams

Shaving cream is a lubricating cream that is applied to the face and helps the Foam and Gel Tubs and Tubes razor to glide smoothly over the skin and is important in avoiding nicks, razor burn Usually alcohol based Almost always alcohol free and irritation.    Cheap, chemical based  Easier on the skin substitute for natural products Softens the beard hair There is a huge range of creams available  Often dries the skin excessively A true wet shave as the water to the consumer making selecting the   Not a ‘true’ wet shave used to soften the beard remains right cream a tough decision.   They are full of air which on the face means you cannot possibly get Often contains essential oils However, you’re in safe hands with Dr.  the lubrication needed for a which are kind to the skin Shave. I’ll describe the products and comfortable, close wet shave Very easy to lather up into a rich, state the advantages and disadvantages  They use synthetic perfumes for creamy consistency. of each type. This way, you can make an  the scent and not essential oils. Shaving Creams informed decision as to which product is  best for you. Trust me, I’m a Dr.

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Shaving Creams How to Use Shaving Cream

If you can’t get your hands on shaving ƒƒ Prior to your shave, lather up with a cream, you could use regular facial shaving brush dampened with warm soap in an emergency but only in (not hot) water and apply to the beard. an emergency. ƒƒ If you don’t have a shaving brush, apply the cream sparingly with your Aerosol foams and gels are best left fingertips to the area to be shaved but on the shelf - read the ingredients on frankly a shaving brush is far sexier for these products! lathering up. ƒƒ Shave as normal. Modern day shaving The ultimate shave and correct skin care creams rinse away almost instantly, can only be achieved if moisturising without a trace of residue. shaving creams are used. Moisturising Benefits of Shaving Cream ƒƒ Good quality moisturising shaving shaving cream is an ideal shaving creams are carefully formulated, lubrication that provides both moisturising ƒƒ It softens the beard for a close and economical to use and give an properties and good lubrication. comfortable shave excellent lather for a comfortable shave ƒƒ It protects the skin from irritation and that leaves the skin exceptionally soft. Moisturising shaving creams can be razor burn used for all skin types. Normal to drier ƒƒ It leaves the skin feeling smooth As you may have gathered, Dr. Shave skins will reap the most benefits. These and conditioned believes a good shave means using a exceptionally rich and nourishing shaving ƒƒ Shaving cream is a perfect moisturising shaving brush and moisturising shaving creams deliver the ultimate shave. solution for those with dry skin. cream or soap.

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