Is Using of Pre-Shaves Good?

This argument on the use of pre-shaves has been on since they first came into existence. One side of the argument says it is not necessary because their granddads shave without them and didn’t have many problems. The other side of the argument says they have cuts andirritations without them. One thing both sides of the argument are forgetting or mot taking into consideration is the fact that we all have different types of skins – in terms of sensitivity.

Pre-shaves are usually made in oils, gels, lotions, and cream forms and has unarguably helped men with sensitive skin. While the razor plays an important part in whether a shave will have cuts and irritation, there are some skins that are just too sensitive even for the mildest of blades. Pre-shaves are usually applied to the chin, neck, and upper lip area. The basic idea behind pre-shaves is providing a layer of protection over the skin to check the effect of repeated contact of the razor on the skin.

These pre-shaves contain emollients whose main purpose is to soften the hair. By getting the hairs soften, it is much easier to get a cut and also reduces the number of strokes needed. These emollients also make the hair slippery. This makes it much easier for the razor to move through the skin without much contact. The slippery movement of the razor does not prevent its cutting action. A good razor like the Vikings Blade will be able to deliver a clean, smooth cut even with no matter how slippery the pre-shaves may be.