Happiness in life often lies in enjoying the little things in daily life. With the right preparation, the enjoyment already starts early in the morning during your morning ritual: wet shaving. It begins with the foreplay of shaving, namely: cleansing and pre shave. Your day can't go wrong anymore.
Why is cleansing with a cleansing gel so pleasant?
A fresh and comfortable shaving result starts with a good cleansing routine. Cleaning your face before shaving with a cleansing gel feels nice and fresh. Do not cleanse 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 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 reinigingsgel.
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 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 instantly addicted. They can't do without it anymore. 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 effect of shaving products. In short, it ensures optimal shaving conditions.
Professional barbers also often use a pre shave product before shaving. First, a pre shave cream is applied. Then the face is wrapped for several minutes in a pleasant wet and warm cloth. 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-based 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 wake up immediately early in the morning. If you prefer a clear gel, then choose the Pre shave herbal gel from Taylor or Old Bond Street. This gel is fresh and lightly spicy. 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, 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 well and massage in. Do not rinse off the pre shave, just leave it on. Apply shaving foam over the pre shave. This softens the beard hairs and better protects the skin. Then shave. After shaving, of course, rinse everything clean. The result: more shaving comfort and wonderfully smooth and fresh skin.
What are the most popular pre shave products?
We have listed the bestsellers among the pre shaves. The following summary is based on the sales data from recent years of our webshop Manandshaving.nl.
Since we started selling pre shave products, the pre shave products from the Italian Proraso have been 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.
Nr 2 Proraso pre shave cream for sensitive skin
Directly after the pre shave with Menthol & Eucalyptus follows 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 during shaving. If you have sensitive skin or cannot tolerate menthol-containing shaving products well, you will benefit greatly from this product.
Nr 3 Truefitt and Hill Ultimate Comfort pre shave oil
That this pre shave oil from the English Truefitt and Hill has been in third place for years is no surprise. Many of our customers who smell and feel this oil in the showroom are immediately sold. This delightful 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.
Nr 4 Proraso pre shave cream for heavy beard growth
This pre shave contains added shea butter and sandalwood oil and is therefore somewhat 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.
Nr 5 Edwin Jagger pre shave cream
This fresh pre shave from the English Edwin Jagger should not be missing from the list either. This cream is easy to apply and spread and has a subtly fresh scent of Eucalyptus.
