Shaving gel: advantages and rules of use

The average man shaves 15 centimeters of stubble a year. In doing so, he uses foam or shaving gel. The latter, according to research, is preferable. Let's examine this fact in detail.

Benefits

The shaving gel is distributed more evenly over the surface than the foam. It is more economical, but slightly more expensive. Thoroughness of shaving is ensured by the transparency of the product. In the gel manufacturers add various caring components:

• Sorbitol, which moisturizes and tightens the skin.
• Allantoin, vitamins and extracts of herbs, which have anti-inflammatory healing and calming effect.
• Soft PAHs that do not cause a feeling of tightness and dryness of the skin.

Of all the gels, the products of Procter & Gamble and Nivea are especially popular. Let's stop on them a little.

1. Gellette shaving gel. The company Procter & Gamble produces gels under the brand Gillette. Affordable price and excellent quality allowed these facilities to enter the house of many men. The product line is represented by gels for sensitive skin with aloe vera (Gillette Fusion); Means with special components that reduce friction during shaving (Gillette Series); Products with a soothing effect on the extract of apricot (Gillette Satin); Refreshing gels with emollients that remove irritation and redness (Gillette Fusion Phantom).
2. Shaving gel Nivea. This tool contains Ultra Glide technology. Special ingredients soften the bristles and make the shaving process easier, and the effect on the skin is less strong. Gel for shaving protects the skin from redness. The smell is pleasant, discreet. A convenient dispenser creates a uniformly distributed mass. There is no alcohol in the composition. Comfort and smoothness are the result of this means.

Proper use of shaving gel

To some it will seem ridiculous, but there are rules of shaving. With their help, the skin will be smooth, without cuts, and the process itself will not cause much trouble. So, here they are:

1. Washing. Before shaving you need to wash yourself with hot water. She will prepare the skin for the blade, soften the stubble. You can use special creams. It's good to put a towel soaked in hot water for half a minute to face.
2. Application of gel. Press out the shaving gel on the palm of your hand. Spread evenly around the chin, cheeks and neck with smooth circular motions. You can use a brush to apply.
3. Shaving. Shave only need a sharp blade. The use of a blunt machine will only result in irritation and cuts. The process begins with the cheeks (from the top down from the beginning of the bristles to the chin) by the growth of the hair or slightly obliquely. Straight arm can stretch the skin for a better slip. Under the chin the machine is carried from neck to face. To avoid cuts, you must periodically wash the blade with hot water.
4. Removal of bristles in hard-to-reach places. If after shaving there are hairs in hard-to-reach places, again apply gel on these sites and walk on them with a blade from different angles. It is possible to treat these areas without a gel with a machine washed.
5. Washing and skin treatment with aftershave lotion . After the procedure, you need to wash with cool water and apply after shave lotion. It perfectly softens the skin. After the lotion, after a short period of time, you can apply a soothing or moisturizing cream.

Well, that's probably all. Use shaving gel and get pleasure from the procedure.