Why is talcum powder pleasant after shaving?
I hear you thinking: "Huh, talcum powder after shaving?" Indeed. Talcum powder is not only meant for baby bottoms. The use of talcum powder after shaving has been a fixed part of the classic wet shave at barbers for centuries. Fortunately, there are still some traditional barbers who use talcum powder as the final care product after shaving. If your barber puts a little talcum powder on your face after shaving, you know you are dealing with a real barber.
What is talcum powder?
Talcum powder is made from talc. Talc comes from the clay mineral magnesium silicate. It is mined in various places around the world. Talcum powder is widely used in baby care products, deodorants, foot care, skin soothing products, and cosmetics. It has a strong moisture-absorbing effect and reduces friction. It also has a slight cooling effect.
Why use talcum powder after shaving?
Gentlemen, as you know, you don't have to do anything at all. If you are happy with an alcohol splash or a nourishing balm after shaving, that is of course fine. Talcum powder can be that little extra care after shaving. It provides a soft and comfortable feeling throughout the day. It soothes the skin and possibly reduces the rough burning sensation after shaving. Talcum powder also provides a protective layer. Very pleasant to reduce the rough feeling in the neck area in case of a shirt with collar and tie. Or use talcum powder on the face if you have to go to work in the morning with a helmet on the motorcycle. In summer, when you sweat a lot, you can very well apply some talcum powder on your face or under the armpits. In the Antilles and Suriname, many men use talcum powder after shaving. It absorbs sweat and provides a pleasant feeling on the skin throughout the day under the hot tropical sun.
Many men have oily skin. As a result, you often have an oily shiny skin at the end of the day. Talcum powder provides a matte complexion to the skin.
In short, talcum powder is actually a miracle product for very little money. Many of our customers apply a little talcum powder after the aftershave splash or after the aftershave balm. Put a little talcum powder in your palm, spread it between your hands, and then apply it to the freshly shaved area. You can also apply it using a soft makeup brush.
Which shaving brands sell talcum powder?
Some classic brands, such as the American barbershop brand Clubman Pinaud, DR Harris and Taylor of Old Bond Street from London sell various talcum powders. These products are all lightly scented.
Very popular is the well-known talcum powder from Clubman Pinaud. It has a light rose scent and comes in a large plastic bottle. Very popular with many traditional barbers or barbershops. The English talcum powders come in a metal tin and are also lightly scented. The scents correspond to the well-known fragrance lines of these brands, such as Sandalwood, Mr Taylor, Arlington, and Windsor.
DR Harris talcum powder Arlington
Taylor of Old Bond Street talcum powder Sandalwood
