Menthol has been used for centuries on its own, but it has only recently been incorporated into shaving creams. Why is it such a staple in many brands’ lineups? Menthol is a natural ingredient extracted from the mint plant. Menthol has healing, soothing, and cooling properties, making it a compelling addition to men’s shaving cream. …
To the untrained eye, shaving cream, soap, gel, and foam are likely to have the same white, creamy look on a person’s face, but there really is a lot of difference between the four types of products. Shaving foams dispense from a can ready to coat and protect your face from the razor, whereas shaving …
Fellas, it’s time we talk about scents and what you should or shouldn’t be wearing to smell good. Shaving cream or soap should reflect your personality and natural body chemistry. When it comes to shaving cream and soap scents, natural scents are the way to go. Artificial or lab-created scents contain ingredients that may cause …
The idea of warming shaving cream may seem a bit over-the-top or antiquated, but it’s a simple pleasure that’s actually easier than ever to achieve. Is it actually worth it? Using a shaving cream warmer gets you one step closer to a barber-shop quality shave. The heated cream can help you achieve a closer shave …
Your bathroom cabinet can become a wasteland of opened and unopened grooming products. If you find a container of shaving cream Santa left in your stocking three years ago is it still safe to use? Maybe, but there might be consequences. Unopened shaving cream products have a shelf life of up to three years. The …
Barbasol is one of the best-known and historied shaving brands. Like with most products, there are some people who love it, and some who hate it. Is it actually any good, or are people just used to keeping it on hand? Barbasol was originally invented as a time-saving and cost-saving alternative to traditional lather methods …
Shaving cream is great for convenience and moisturization, but shaving soap creates a much better lather and can help you achieve your closest shave. Is it possible to find a product that embodies the best qualities of both? Croaps are a combination of shaving cream and shaving soap that last longer than shaving cream but …
Shaving can be rough on skin, so it’s no wonder that shavers are always on the lookout for soothing soaps and creams. What’s best for a soothing shave? Lavender essential oil has both an antiseptic and anesthetic effect on damaged skin. The scent of lavender is calming and pleasing. These attributes make lavender an excellent …
If you have hard water, you probably have a hard time finding a shaving soap – or shampoo or body wash – that lathers well. Hard water causes soap to be less efficient and that can be a major problem when you need a good lather to shave with. What should you look for in …
Skin preparation is key to a great shaving experience, but there are some truly expensive shaving soaps available for purchase. Can you still get a great shave with an affordable soap? Good shaving soaps provide a better lather, contain more natural ingredients, and cost less per shave than most cream or foam alternatives. Shaving soaps …