Shaving soap

In a wide selection of shaving products, men try to find the most effective and economical option. Shaving soap has these two properties. The history of shaving products began with it and so far it has not lost its relevance. Like any cosmetic product, soap has a number of features. It has both advantages and disadvantages.

The main advantage of shaving soap is the excellent lather. She, in turn, guarantees an excellent shaving result. It can be of different consistency. Sticks are the least hard. They are foamed with a shaving brush on the face. Harder types are sold in jars or in the form of washers. The latter option has a very high hardness and requires additional time for the formation of foam. Soap washers are produced in diameters of 6 cm and 9 cm. To avoid inconvenience, it is necessary to choose a bowl of the appropriate diameter. Then the soap will not move along the bottom and will allow you to comfortably collect foam.

Soap in jars is the most convenient option for wet shaving. It, as a rule, is not so concentrated and allows you to immediately produce a fence.Experienced manufacturers make sure that there is free space in the jar for comfortable work with a shaving brush. After taking soap from such jars, the foam can be whipped in a bowl or on the face.

A significant advantage of soap over other shaving products is its economical consumption. However, it also has a number of disadvantages:

1. Long shaving time
2. Fewer options for combining different components;
3. Inconvenience for travel.

When choosing a shaving soap, you need to take into account the form of release, composition, and features of your skin. Stick is good for travel. For home use, it is better to purchase soap in bowls or soap washers. For spare washers you will need a bowl of the appropriate diameter. Soap in jars (bowls) is the most convenient option for a classic shave. The composition of soap from different manufacturers can vary significantly. Some make it on the basis of animal fat, others use vegetable oils in the composition. Rarely made on the basis of glycerin.

Soap with animal fats allows you to create a thick, dense foam that perfectly retains its structure and helps the blade glide easily. It has high nutritional properties. In the process of use, such soap requires more water than other types. It has a shorter shelf life than soaps with herbal extracts.

Soap based on vegetable oils only slightly inferior in terms of foaming quality and foam characteristics.It often causes a feeling of dry skin, so it is undesirable for use in the winter.

Soap based on glycerin largely inferior to the first two types. This applies to the quality of shaving, and caring properties. The ability of glycerin to attract moisture can cause dry skin.

The formulation is of the utmost importance for the success of any cosmetic product. Therefore, it is safe to say that the most popular brands have managed to find their own formula for quality shaving soap.

The list of popular brands is extensive. It is worth mentioning some of them.

The most popular Italian brand that specializes in shaving cosmetics originated in the first half of the last century. Shaving soap Proraso made from vegetable oils. Currently on sale you can see the soap "Green tea and oats", as well as "Menthol and eucalyptus". It is suitable for normal and sensitive skin. It does not contain harmful substances and animal components.

This Turkish brand has gained wide popularity due to the optimal ratio of price and quality of goods. It was shaving soap that became the first cosmetic product created by this brand in 1957. Arko released it in the form of a stick and in a jar. Currently, only shaving cream, foam and gel can be found in the range of shaving products.

German cosmetics manufacturer with a rich history. The shaving soap he makes is one of the best on the market. In the assortment you can see soap in a bowl, a refill for a bowl, a stick and a refill for a stick. Soap basically contains animal fats and does not require pre-soaking.

Another German manufacturer of shaving products. Produces shaving soap for home use in a jar and travel stick. They contain moisturizing ingredients and are characterized by rapid foaming.

An Italian brand that enjoys wide popularity not only abroad, but also in our country. Cosmetics Cella contains only natural ingredients. Shaving products include both animal fats and vegetable oils. Since the creation of the first soap, its recipe has remained unchanged. The brand produces shaving soap in a jar and a spare briquette weighing 1 kg.

Russian brand of cosmetics for shaving. The soap is made by hand, as are the oak bowls to house it. The absence of synthetic ingredients is another distinguishing feature. In the range you can see two types of soap:Siberian forest" in a dark bowl and "fresh citrus» in light.

German company Muehle contains 3 lines of shaving products based on vegetable ingredients. Each one contains shaving soap in a porcelain bowl and a spare washer. Among them - "Aloe vera», «Sea ​​buckthorn" and "sandalwood". The products have a softening effect and deeply moisturize the skin.

The French manufacturer of cosmetics also uses vegetable oils in its base. Its creation is based on the ideas of reviving the traditions of Marseille soap. Soap can be purchased in a metal bowl or in the form of a spare washer.

The Austrian brand has existed on the cosmetics market since the end of the 19th century. The first shaving soaps were made from animal fat. Over time, it was decided to switch to herbal ingredients.The product is sold in the form of small washers of several varieties. Among them - "Sheep milk», «Seaweed», «Honey», «Calendula», «Coconut" and "Sage»

Martin de Candre - French cosmetics company, whose products are known for their excellent quality. Shaving soap she produces in various forms with several flavors. Some types are located in corrugated bowls and resemble a dessert, others - in handmade wooden bowls. High foaming rate, high-quality foam and excellent results after application MdC distinguish them among others in the market of cosmetic products for shaving.

Nivea products are among the budget skin care products. The range of shaving products includes a wide selection of shaving gels, foams and creams. However, production is limited to the manufacture of conventional soaps that are not intended for classic shaving.

To make soap at home, both cold and hot methods are used. Some recipes use a white soap base, while others use a mixture of lye and clay. But no homemade recipe is complete without the use of vegetable oils. The most popular are castor, coconut, olive and essential oils.

The easiest way to use a soap base in cooking. Such recipes do not require a large number of ingredients. As a rule, a teaspoon of olive or sea buckthorn oil is taken per 100 g of the base, a few drops of Aloe juice and 7 drops of any essential oil are added. Coloring can be added if desired. They can serve as cocoa powder.

Shaving soap can be made from ordinary laundry soap from scratch. For this you will need:

• Laundry soap 100 g;
• water 50 g;
• sugar 1 tsp;
• talc 10 g;
• dimethicone 5 g;
• laurel oil 8 g;
• cypress oil 1 g

Laundry soap should be grated on a coarse grater, pour water and put in a water bath. Then add sugar and stir. When the pieces are completely melted and the mixture becomes like liquid honey, you need to put it to cool. In the meantime, you need to mix laurel oil with talc and dimethicone. Add the resulting mass to the soap and mix until smooth.

When the finished mixture begins to cool, it remains to add the last ingredient - cypress oil, mix thoroughly and pour into a mold. Soap can be removed from it in a couple of days and left under a napkin. In 1-2 weeks it will be ready for use.

Before shaving, soften the bristles. If the bristles are not stiff, then it is enough to wash with soap. Otherwise, various hair softeners are suitable. It can be balms, masks or oils.

After the preliminary stage, you can proceed to the main one. The composition and hardness of soap have a significant impact on the nuances of its application. Some soft types do not require the use of a shaving brush. Basically, you have to work with him in tandem. The hardest varieties in washers are placed in bowls and pre-softened by adding a little water.

The shaving brush should be held in hot water, and then proceed to whipping the foam in a bowl or on your face. To whip the foam in a bowl, you need a shaving brush with a long bristle, on the face - with a short one. The process of taking soap on the shaving brush takes place in soft circular motions and takes several minutes. It will take the same amount of time to whip the foam.If you feel the dryness of the foam, you need to add a few drops of water, continuing the manipulation.

The finished foam is applied to the face with massaging movements. The task of the shaving brush is not only to evenly distribute the foam, but also to exfoliate dead skin particles and massage. It also lifts hairs for a close shave. With all these tasks, a shaving brush with a short and stiffer bristle is best handled. Especially if the foaming process takes place directly on the face.

Shaving soap manufacturing technologies and composition provide comfort during the procedure and protection against skin damage. This is what makes it different from ordinary soap. Repeated grinding ensures high concentration and hardness. The foam of specialized soap is persistent, thick. Therefore, ordinary soap cannot become a quality alternative to it.

High quality industrial soap often has a high cost, so customer reviews help make the final choice in favor of a particular product.

The greatest response among all listed brands in the face of buyers was found by companies Proraso, Tabac original, wilkinson sword, Cella, Muehle and MdC. The fastest foaming was noted for the grade MdC. However, some buyers have noticed dry skin after using it. The soap of this company, meanwhile, is distinguished by originality in design and aromatic properties.

The brand is widely known in our country. Cella thanks to the good quality of the foam. The recognized brand in Europe is Tabac original. The foam that the soap of this company forms is considered the standard for comparison. Company products Muehle famous for its excellent caring properties. But the highest position in the ranking in our country is Proraso, which gives the right to consider that it is the best at the moment.

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