Saturday, April 16, 2016

A Man's Guide To Picking Barber Shaving Gel And Other Shaving Products

By Sharon Parker


Most men will agree that shaving their face is not something that they enjoy doing. For many men, it can lead to dry, irritated or damaged skin. It may end up causing them problems with ingrown hairs or cuts and abrasions. Often men will choose to grow a beard so that they can reduce the amount of time they need to spend shaving their face. Some men may not be able to do so because of their job or for other reasons. A good barber shaving gel will help you keep your face looking and feeling great.

You may have noticed that men's skincare has come a long way in terms of the number and variety of products that are available. Now, there are many different skin care products and these range far beyond shaving products. Men are beginning to notice that their skin suffers as a result of daily exposure to shaving, to the environment and to dirt and pollutants from their working environment.

You will quickly find that there are several different types of products that are intended to be applied to the skin before a man shaves his facial hair. There are creams, lotions and gels. All of these have different qualities and different ingredients. Certain products will be better for certain hair and skin types as well as the frequency with which a man has to shave.

You may wonder whether it is worthwhile to use a product that is especially for shaving. Some men try and start out using normal soap and will quickly see the reason for switching. If you do not use the right product you will often find that your skin rapidly becomes irritated and raw.

There can be signs that the product you are currently using is not good for your face. If you find that you end up with a lot of nicks and cuts, you may need to pick a product that lubricates your skin more. If you end up with an allergic rash you may find that you need a product that is unscented or meant for allergy-prone skin.

When trying out different shaving products you may want to test them to see how your skin feels. This may entail using them for several days in a row. Some products may be rich enough to handle occasional use but may not be rich enough to handle being used day after day. You may find that your skin becomes increasingly tight and itchy.

It may surprise you to learn that your hair type will have as much of an effect on the products you will use as your skin type. Removing coarse, plentiful hair will be easier if a man uses a product that softens the hair shaft and which provides a thick layer of lubrication on the skin. A gel may work better in this situation rather than a foam or a shaving soap. Thinner hair or oilier skin may do better with a lighter product.

Finding options to try is not difficult. A good place to start is in a drug store although if you have very sensitive skin you may need to check in upscale men's salons or on the internet in order to find the right product for your skin.




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