Happiness in life often lies in enjoying the small things in daily life. With the right preparation, the enjoyment starts early in the morning during your morning ritual: pre-shaving. It begins with the foreplay of shaving, namely: cleansing and pre-shave. Your day cannot go wrong from here.
Why is cleansing with a cleansing gel so nice?
A fresh and comfortable shaving result starts with a good cleansing. Cleaning your face with a cleansing gel before shaving feels nice and clean. Do not cleanse your face 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 way, you experience much less discomfort from dry, chapped skin or other shaving irritations during and after shaving. Various cleansing 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. Lightly massage in and then rinse thoroughly with water.
Why is a pre-shave so nice?
A pre shave cream or oil is one of the best inventions in shaving. Many of our customers who use a pre shave product become immediately addicted. They cannot do 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. Additionally, shaving soaps or creams can slightly dry out the skin. A pre shave has a nourishing effect. It protects the skin against the drying effects of shaving products. In short, it ensures optimal shaving conditions.
Professional barbers also often use a pre shave product before shaving. They first apply a pre shave cream. Then, the face is wrapped in a pleasant damp and warm cloth for a few 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 pre-shave creams and oils. The preference for either an oil or a cream is of course personal. Both provide extra protection during shaving. A cream is an emulsion of water, oils, and fats. Pre-shave oil consists of various plant oils, such as Jojoba oil, Castor oil, and Bergamot oil. The pre-shave creams from Proraso and Edwin Jagger contain menthol and eucalyptus. Delightfully cooling. You feel awake immediately in the early morning. If you prefer a clear gel, then choose the Pre-shave herbal gel from Taylor of Old Bond Street. This gel is fresh and lightly spiced. The pre-shave oils 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, then a pre-shave oil is recommended. These oils provide an extra protective glide film between the skin and the razor.
How do you use a pre-shave?
A pre-shave is applied before shaving. Apply a small amount of pre-shave cream or oil to the area to be shaved. Distribute and massage well. Do not rinse off the pre-shave, just leave it on. Over the pre-shave, apply the shaving foam. This softens the beard hairs and provides better protection for the skin. And then just shave. After shaving, of course, rinse everything clean. The result: more shaving comfort and wonderfully smooth and fresh.
What are the most popular pre-shave products?
We have compiled the bestsellers among pre-shaves. The list below is based on the sales data from our webshop Manandshaving.nl over the past few years.
No. 1 Proraso pre shave cream
Since we started selling pre-shave products, the pre-shave products from the Italian Proraso have been immensely popular. They are excellent shaving products at 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
Directly following the pre-shave with Menthol & Eucalyptus is the pre-shave for sensitive skin. This pre-shave has a delightful classic barbershop scent. The added aloe vera, green tea, and vitamin E nourish the skin while shaving. If you have sensitive skin or cannot tolerate menthol-containing shaving products well, then you will benefit greatly from this product.
No. 3 Truefitt and Hill Ultimate Comfort pre shave oil
That this pre shave oil from the English Truefitt and Hill has been in 3rd place for years is not surprising. Many of our customers who smell and feel this oil in the showroom are immediately sold. This delicious fresh pre shave oil is sold daily. It is a pleasant thin oil that is instantly absorbed by the skin. It provides a thin protective oil film. The great advantage is that you only need a few drops and it doesn't stick to your fingers. Additionally, it has a subtle and pleasant scent of citrus fruit.
Nr 4 Proraso pre shave cream for heavy beard growth
This pre shave contains added shea butter and sandalwood oil, making it slightly more suitable for heavier beard growth. The protection is very good. This pre shave is lightly scented. It has a light woody and classic recognizable barbershop scent.
Nr 5 Edwin Jagger pre shave cream
This fresh pre shave from the English Edwin Jagger should not be missing from the list. This cream can be easily applied and spread and has a subtle fresh scent of Eucalyptus.
