How to choose a shaving cream? Reviews of manufacturers

As only men have resisted to shave their beard for many years! Rulers of different countries, in order to teach the male population to have an aesthetic appearance, even taxes were introduced from the owners of the hair cover in the lower part of the face. Today, this procedure is simplified. There are safe machines, cosmetics: foam, gel, shaving cream, softening lotions - all in order to make the ritual of getting rid of hair the most comfortable, safe and fast. But what means to choose - will be told in this article.

A bit of history

In the past, a man to shave risked his life: epilation with hot clay, burning or removing hair with a knife, sabers, checkers. The ancient Romans made a breakthrough in the field of epilation, inventing blades made of steel. And in the early 20th century, the American inventor Gillette invented a safe tool for this procedure.

To begin the process of hair removal, it was necessary to steam out the face, apply a foamed soapy solution to the beard, and then take up the razor case. This, although it was a safe procedure, but took a lot of time, besides soap dried the skin. Later, there were means for shaving: all kinds of creams, foams, and only then loved by many gels.

If before there was a problem of the absence of softening compounds, then in front of modern men is the question of choosing among the variety of advertised cosmetic products.

Types of funds

Shaving cream is a budget option. Requires before applying whipping to the foam, for this the man needs to spend a little more time than during the use of other means. The components of the cream ensure a normal sliding of the machine, but the demand for its purchase is lower than that of the modern analogues, which are presented below.

Foam is more expensive than a cream, and it is convenient to use the fact that one click on the dispenser produces a finished product that is applied directly to the skin without anointing. In an independent experiment, insufficient glide was demonstrated when this agent was used.

Gel is an expensive, but economical version of makeup for shaving. It provides the machine with unobstructed sliding due to softening components.

How to choose the right tool?

Advertising promises when buying any shaving product guarantee protection from cuts, clean and smooth shaving, and subsequently no irritation. But in fact, when using popular cosmetic products for shaving, men have different conclusions.

The first thing you should pay attention to when buying a shaving kit is for what type of skin it is intended: normal or sensitive. In men, by nature, the skin is fatter and thicker than in women, and this condition is normal. If on the face there are frequent rashes, then the remedy should be bought with a note "for sensitive skin".

The second factor in choosing is the type of facility. Here you need to build on financial opportunities and experience. Sensations from the use of different cosmetic products for shaving - a subjective opinion, so to find the right one, it's better to experiment.

Ideal composition

Shaving cream for men is designed to make the process of hair removal comfortable. For this, the composition contains a softening component. If it is a mineral oil, then rashes and ingrown hairs can not be avoided. It is a product of oil refining and when applied to the skin creates a film, under which a greenhouse effect occurs, as a consequence, the development of fungi. In addition, the film is a barrier to the growth of hair, which is forced to grow into the skin.

A good option for replacing the mineral oil is castor, glycerin, corn and olive oil. They ensure safe sliding.

Obligatory components that prevent inflammatory processes are plant extracts: rosemary, chamomile, panthenol and bisabolol.

The shaving cream may contain parabens, but not more than one and then in the last place in the list of components. This arrangement indicates the minimum concentration of the substance in the cosmetic product.

Featured Companies

Among the abundance of existing shaving products, the brands "Vest" and "Nivea" are considered the most popular on the Russian market. Cosmetics of these firms includes whole series of shaving products for different skin types and different consistencies (creams, gels, foams). The shaving set of Nivea and Gillette is a rescue for women suffering in search of a gift for a beloved man.

Mennen, Arko, "Red line" and "Freedom" - producers of products related to budget options. However, according to the characteristics and reviews, these funds are estimated at 4 points out of 5. What are good indicators.

To premium-class with excellent quality means means, brands: Lancome, Shiseido, Clinique, Proraso, Muehle Skin Care. L'Oreal shaving products received popular recognition among Russian users.

Shaving cream: rating

Below is a table of the most common shaving creams on store shelves.

Of the selected options it is possible to choose a shaving cream for any purse, the price varies from 60 to 900 rubles. And the upper cost boundary of the means is not the limit. There is a London, royal series, for a jar in 190 of which it is necessary to lay out 3,500 rubles.

Shaving cream: reviews

"Arco" bribes everyone with its cheapness, but not everyone agrees that the product is well foamed and does not cause irritation. The average consumer rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Domestic product with St. John's wort extract "Apple Blossom" in most reviews has positive characteristics, and in some cases this tool is put for ease of use on a step below the soap. Rating: 4.3.

German cream is estimated by consumers at 4.8 points. It is economical, makes shaving smooth and does not cause irritation.

The premium product of Proraso is not as popular as previous candidates. The cream is economical (2-3 months when used every other day), it is well foamed and has a noble smell.

Whatever means to improve the shaving procedure a man used, the quality of the result depends mainly on the sharpness of the razor. Even the cream of the royal series in tandem with a dull razor will not save the face from cuts and irritations.