All about shaving creams

Shaving creams are an essential part of the daily self-care routine for most men, but few know how to use them properly. This cosmetic product is produced by many well-known brands - Proraso, Eveline, Znahar, Svoboda, Breeze, Nivea, Arko. The variety of assortment is so wide that it is rather difficult to make a choice. A detailed rating of the best men's shaving creams will help to understand everything, make the right decision.

Men's cosmetic products differ from women's not only in the perfume composition. Shaving cream for the strong half of humanity takes into account the peculiarities of the skin, allows you to soften hard, hard bristles, and prevents irritation. With the help of the cream, the shaving process is significantly accelerated, it becomes less traumatic. The main component of this product is soap, which, in contact with a shaving brush and hot water, gives off a rich lather.

Besides, nutritional ingredients are included in the product. Oils, vitamins and minerals help improve the condition of dry, inflamed, irritated skin. Caring ingredients help fight rashes and irritation.

Products for sensitive skin contain anti-inflammatory, soothing and cleansing ingredients. Among them are chamomile and aloe extract, green tea, lemon juice. Sometimes such formulations give a slight whitening effect. The presence in the composition of bisabolol - an extract of plant origin - prevents irritation after shaving.

For those who do not want to deal with abundant foam, products are available in the form of a gel. Such formulations contain sea minerals, vitamin E, aloe juice, ginseng extract. For youthful acne-prone skin, we have our own product lines. They are creamy or gel-like, but denser in texture to reduce cuts and improve blade glide. They often include active cleansing ingredients and antiseptic additives.

It is customary to rank shaving creams by brand names. It should be borne in mind that even well-known cosmetic brands are often inferior to specialized ones, focused specifically on combating stubble on the face and body.

A cosmetic company from Poland has managed to become a real market leader. In the shaving cream segment, she has a branded product with coenzyme Q10, which provides a rejuvenating effect on the skin, restoring its density and elasticity. The funds have a rather thick consistency, they provide abundant foam, fit well on the skin and do not drain.

The company specializes in beauty care products, but this does not prevent it from creating effective shaving creams. Products for men have a rather soft consistency; they may be ineffective for softening stiff bristles. But the owners of sensitive skin will appreciate the presence of chamomile extract and sea minerals in the composition. The products are suitable for men with light and thin hair, help to make the shaving process more comfortable, and improve the condition of the skin.

An internationally renowned brand specializing in skin care.The company focuses on the use of natural ingredients - chamomile, calendula, aloe, while trying to eliminate harmful preservatives, dyes, and fragrances. These shaving creams are suitable for those with sensitive, irritated skin.

One of the market leaders in shaving products. Produces creams in several series, designed for owners of all skin types. And also in the lines there are gels and foams. The composition contains allantoin, which has an anti-inflammatory effect, vitamins E and F, which are responsible for skin regeneration.

An Italian company offers a shaving cream that can tackle the toughest stubble. Its products are distinguished by stylish retro design, abundant foaming, high density. The funds are enough for a long time. The composition in green packaging is considered universal, the gray tube contains anti-inflammatory ingredients.

The recognized leader of the Russian cosmetics market. The factory has existed since Soviet times, many recipes for creams have remained unchanged for decades, proving in practice the effectiveness of their formula. The main secret of the company is the use of wound-healing and moisturizing ingredients on a natural basis. The perfumery compositions are masculine, with a predominance of woody-citrus notes. There are several popular brand products.

• "Start". Inexpensive cream of greenish tint, similar in consistency to Turkish Arko. The manufacturer advises to apply it directly to a hot shaving brush, without prior kneading. Suitable for stiff bristles. The composition contains glycerin, chamomile oil extract.
• "Apple Blossom". An interesting product with a rich green color. The cream has a bright aromatic composition, retro packaging in the form of a metal tube, a good dense texture.
• Shaving cream with vitamin F. One of the most popular products of the Russian brand. In addition to its affordable price, it has a pleasant fresh scent. The composition contains menthol, vitamin F, which heals wounds on the skin. The consistency is thick and dense, suitable for the toughest bristles.

All these products "Svoboda" offers in the line for classic shaving.

The representative of an inexpensive line of domestic shaving creams is distinguished by an interesting aromatic composition, suitable for daily use. There are differences in the composition too. Here, menthol is used to more quickly eliminate the burning sensation that occurs on the skin. The antibacterial ingredients in the composition prevent the inflammation of wounds and micro-cuts.

Moscow-made cream, produced in plastic tubes. The manufacturer declares the presence of silver ions in the composition as an antiseptic component. The aromatic composition is unobtrusive, but rather sweet. The cream is not very well suited for use with brushes with natural bristles, it foams worse - with synthetic options this does not arise.

There are a few more high-quality shaving products to note.

• American Crew. Shaving cream from the professional line for barbers and home care. Produced in the USA, supplied in brutal black plastic tubes. The composition uses vitamin E, almond oil, the main herbal formula, has a mild caring effect.
• Bielita. The Belarusian brand is widely known as a manufacturer of hair care products. He does not forget about men either - Bielita for men cream is produced in a blue tube, has a thick consistency. The product does not irritate sensitive skin, provides good glide of the razor even on very hard bristles.
• Florena. A high-end German brand that produces shaving creams tailored to skin type, in soft polymer tubes. The composition contains medicinal plants, valuable herbal extracts, mineral ingredients. The formulations are positioned as complex skin care products; with regular use, they eliminate flaking and redness.
• Kapo. Bulgarian shaving product manufactured by Alen Mak. It is made according to traditional recipes, the production itself is positioned as the most natural. The line includes a classic version in a red tube, menthol green, in a blue package - a composition for sensitive skin.
• Cliven. A premium brand of shaving products from Italy, tailored to the characteristics of sensitive skin prone to irritation. The composition contains components that help soften and make even the toughest bristles pliable. Whipping the foam turns out to be thick and dense, the razor glides well over it. As additional ingredients, the brand uses provitamin B5, which nourishes the skin, and glycerin, which has an emollient effect. In addition, natural peanut oil is added here, which regulates water-fat metabolism, aloe, which is responsible for the healing of micro-cuts.

Choosing the right shaving cream is often a major challenge. The composition in a tube may look the same from different manufacturers, but differ significantly in composition. It is extremely important that the cream is suitable for the type of skin and foams well. A newly purchased product must have a protective foil barrier, which must be removed before first use - this ensures that the product has not come into contact with the external environment.

This is the main selection criterion. It is important that there is no discomfort when using or after shaving cream. It is worth considering the recommendations of experts.

• Oily skin. For her, creams are produced with a drying and anti-inflammatory effect. Nutrient formulations are categorically unsuitable.
• Dry skin. For her, it is important to intensively saturate with fatty components - oils, vitamins. It is good if the texture of the cream is delicate, light, and contains soothing and emollient ingredients.
• Problematic and sensitive skin. For her, a moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effect is important. Cooling components are sometimes added - menthol, extracts and extracts from plants.

For normal to combination skin, you can choose a cream without special marks. In most cases, general lines for oily skin are also targeted at a wide audience of buyers.

One of the main criteria in choosing a shaving cream can be considered the balance of its composition. In addition to the alkaline soap base, the quality product contains fats, natural ingredients - extracts, extracts, anti-inflammatory substances. They help to heal micro cuts and other skin lesions faster. For those who value the ease of sliding of the blade, silicone-based creams will be useful.

It is not recommended to select products with free alkalis in the list of ingredients. They negatively affect the general condition of the skin, can cause an allergic reaction and severe irritation. The presence of minerals in the composition dries out strongly. They are not suitable for those with sensitive or dehydrated skin. If you have individual allergic reactions when buying care products, it is important to make sure that there are no potentially hazardous ingredients in the composition.

An important selection criterion is the brand of shaving cream. Usually men use one cosmetic line so that the care products do not dissonant with the fragrances of cologne or eau de toilette. In addition, the manufacturer must be fairly well-known. If the packaging is made by a foreign brand, it must be labeled and formulated in the language of the country where the purchase was made.

Perfume fragrance. Its presence is not always a positive factor. For morning and afternoon use, products with a neutral odor or no aromatic composition at all are recommended. For the evening, it is allowed to use perfumed shaving creams, preferably paired with lotion of the same brand. Cost is an important criterion, but not the most important one. A quality shaving cream just can't be too cheap.

You need to know how to use shaving cream correctly. Without a shaving brush, the procedure will not work. And you will also need a machine and a container in which the foam will be whipped. First, it is necessary to place the shaving brush with the bristly part down in hot water - 1-2 minutes is enough for it to become softer. Then you should act like this:

• squeeze a small amount of cream into a deep container;
• stir it with a hot, wet shaving brush - the movements should be circular;
• when bubbles appear, add hot water in small portions, while its amount is regulated so that the whipped soap foam does not flow down the walls, it is light and airy enough;
• the skin of the face is moisturized;
• a certain amount of foam is collected on the shaving brush, distributed over the bristles in a circular motion;
• as soon as the foam covers the entire chin and cheeks, you can start shaving.

Shaving cream, like other cosmetics, has only one main contraindication: the presence of allergic reactions. If after using the product, itching and burning appear, swelling is noticeable in the area of ​​its application, it is worth refusing to use it. If unpleasant symptoms persist, consult a dermatologist.

In the next video, you will find a detailed review of Cliven For Men shaving cream.