Happiness in life often lies in enjoying the little things in everyday life. With the right preparation, the enjoyment starts early in the morning during your morning ritual: wet shaving. It starts with the prelude to shaving, namely: cleansing and pre-shave. Your day can't go wrong anymore.
Why is cleaning with a cleansing gel so nice?
A fresh and comfortable shave starts with a good cleaning. Cleaning your face before shaving with a cleansing gel feels nice and fresh and clean. Do not clean before shaving with regular hand soap. These can dehydrate your skin. Shaving on dry skin is not a good start. A cleansing gel is often less aggressive and pH neutral. This means you will have much less trouble with dry, chapped skin or other shaving irritations during and after shaving. Various cleaning products contain menthol or mint oil, such as Men-Ü healthy facial wash and Recipe for Men cleansing gel .
Wet your face with lukewarm water and apply the cleansing gel to your skin. Massage lightly and then rinse thoroughly with water.
Why is a pre-shave so tasty?
A pre-shave cream or oil is one of the best shaving inventions. Many of our customers who use a pre-shave product are immediately addicted. One can no longer live without it. Why? Pre shave prepares the skin for shaving. The razor can irritate the skin. A pre-shave provides an extra thin protective film on the skin. In addition, shaving soaps or creams can dry out the skin slightly. A pre-shave has a nourishing effect. It protects the skin against the drying effect of shaving products. In short, it ensures optimal shaving conditions.
Professional barbers also often use a pre-shave product before shaving. A pre-shave cream is first applied. Then the face is wrapped in a pleasant wet and warm cloth for several minutes. During this preparation, the skin relaxes, the beard hairs become softer and softer and the skin is prepared and protected by the pre-shave.
There are preshave creams and oils. The preference for either an oil or a cream is of course personal. Both provide extra protection while shaving. A cream is an emulsion of water, oils and fats. Pre shave oil consists of various vegetable oils, such as Jojoba oil, Castor oil and Bergamot oil. The pre-shave creams from Proraso and Edwin Jagger contain menthol and eucalyptus. Wonderfully cooling. You wake up straight away in the morning. If you prefer a clear gel, choose the Pre shave herbal gel from Taylor of Old Bond Street. This gel is fresh and slightly spicy. The pre shave oil from American Crew, Anthony Logistics and Bluebeards Revenge contain various oils, such as Castor oil and Olive oil. If you have sensitive or dry skin, a pre-shave oil is recommended. These oils provide an extra protective sliding film between skin and razor.
How do you use a pre-shave?
You apply a pre-shave before shaving. Apply a small amount of pre-shave cream or oil to the area to be shaved. Distribute well and massage in. Do not rinse the pre-shave, just let it sit. Apply the shaving foam over the pre-shave. This makes the beard hairs softer and the skin is better protected. And just shave. Of course, rinse everything clean after shaving. The result: more shaving comfort and wonderfully smooth and fresh.
What are the most popular pre shave products?
We have listed the bestsellers among pre shaves. The list below is based on the sales data of recent years from our webshop Manandshaving.nl.
No. 1 Proraso pre-shave cream
Since we started selling pre-shave products, the pre-shave products from the Italian Proraso have become immensely popular. They are excellent shaving products for a friendly price. The Proraso pre shave with Menthol & Eucalyptus is popular because it is an extremely cooling cream. These products are easy to apply and provide optimal protection.
No. 2 Proraso pre shave cream for sensitive skin
Immediately after the pre-shave with Menthol & Eucalyptus, the pre-shave for sensitive skin follows. This pre shave has a wonderful classic barbershop scent. The added aloe vera, green tea and vitamin E nourish the skin while shaving. If you have sensitive skin or you cannot tolerate menthol-containing shaving products, you will benefit greatly from this article.
No. 3 Truefitt and Hill Ultimate Comfort pre shave oil
It is not surprising that this pre-shave oil from the English Truefitt and Hill has been in 3rd place for years. Many of our customers who smell and feel this oil in the showroom are immediately sold. This wonderfully fresh pre-shave oil is sold daily. It is a pleasant thin oil that is immediately absorbed by the skin. It provides a thin protective oil film. The big advantage is that you only need a few drops and it does not stick to your fingers. In addition, it has a subtle and pleasant scent of citrus fruit.
No. 4 Proraso pre shave cream for heavy beard growth
This pre-shave contains extra added shea butter and sandalwood oil and is therefore slightly more suitable for heavier beard growth. The protection is very good. This pre shave is lightly perfumed. It has a light woody and classic recognizable barbershop scent.
No. 5 Edwin Jagger pre shave cream
This fresh pre-shave from the English Edwin Jagger should also not be missing from the list. This cream is easy to apply and distribute and has a subtly fresh scent of Eucalyptus.
