Yes, it's time we remember the beginnings of shaving. What delivered a clean shave for centuries has been replaced in recent decades by expensive, chemical-laden pressurized bottles, filled with greenhouse gases and topped with plastic lids. Why? Frankly, I have no idea.
Shaving cream doesn't smell better, doesn't lather better, doesn't have better ingredients, and isn't even cheaper than a good shaving soap. As with most shaving products, however, one thing could be better: the marketing. In our opinion, the massive advertising budgets for footballers are being used to market superfluous products that also produce a lot of unnecessary waste.
It’s time to say: “Bye-bye shaving foam, welcome back shaving soap!”
In this blog post, you'll learn how to revolutionize your daily shave by switching to shaving soap. Whether you prefer using a shaving brush or not, we'll show you how to create a stable lather with shaving soap. Discover the benefits of shaving soap and learn how to use it correctly. With our helpful tips and tricks, you'll effortlessly achieve a clean and comfortable wet shave. Here, you'll learn how to take your shaving routine to the next level!
1. What makes a soap a shaving soap?
Not all soaps are created equal. Shaving soap offers a number of benefits specifically developed for a close and gentle shave. Compared to conventional soap, shaving soap produces a stable and creamy lather that's ideal for wet shaving. This lather ensures the blade glides smoothly over the skin, enabling a particularly precise shave without skin irritation.
The addition of valuable oils to shaving soap effectively prevents skin irritation and razor bumps. These oils have a soothing and caring effect on the skin, leaving a pleasant feeling after shaving. Additionally, a high-quality shaving soap like NASH's is vegan, cruelty-free, and contains no synthetic surfactants.
Another advantage of shaving soap is its gentle, neutral scent. This makes shaving a pleasant experience without overpowering perfume or skin cream. Nothing is worse than the sweet, pungent smell of cheap aftershave from some shaving foams.
Oh yes, a good shaving soap is incredibly economical and replaces one or two bottles of conventional shaving foam. Strong arguments, right?
2. Why is it necessary to revolutionize daily shaving?
Shaving cream has only become popular in the last few decades and, upon closer inspection, offers few advantages over traditional shaving soaps. Nevertheless, the chemical-laden, pressurized bottles still dominate the market.
The biggest objection to shaving cream is its ingredients. Many conventional shaving cream products contain chemical additives such as dyes, synthetic surfactants, and parabens, which can potentially irritate the skin. In contrast, high-quality shaving soaps are made from natural ingredients and are rich in valuable oils. Razor burn and skin irritation often come from the shaving cream, not the razor blade itself.
Another major problem with shaving foam is its environmental impact. The use of vast amounts of greenhouse gases to produce spray bottles is simply unnecessary, regardless of your stance. Furthermore, shaving foam is often sold with plastic lids in plastic packaging, thus contributing to unnecessary waste. In contrast, a good shaving soap is sold in environmentally friendly cardboard packaging, making it a sustainable alternative.
Price also plays a role. Shaving cream is often offered at a lower price than shaving soap. Or at least, that's how it seems. When you calculate the number of uses, it quickly becomes clear that one shaving soap can replace up to two bottles of shaving cream. Furthermore, the quality and performance of shaving soap are unbeatable.
Therefore, it is time to revolutionize daily shaving and go back to the roots and use shaving soaps.
3. With or without a brush? How to get the perfect lather with shaving soap
When it comes to shaving, shaving soap has recently gained a lot of attention. More and more men and women are discovering the benefits of this natural product and want to revolutionize their daily shave. But how can you achieve the perfect lather with shaving soap—with or without a brush? This question is probably on the minds of many users.
The answer is actually quite simple: Both variants can lead to very good results, but it all depends on the correct application.
Those who prefer a traditional barber-style shaving experience can use a shaving brush. The brush's job is to work up the shaving soap and distribute it evenly over the beard or face. To do this, first moisten the brush and then rub it in circular motions over the shaving soap until a rich, creamy lather forms. The lather can then be applied directly to the moistened face or wet beard and massaged in.
But even without a brush, it's possible to properly lather the shaving soap. In any case, it's important to briefly run the shaving soap under warm water before you begin lathering. The soap can be lathered with wet hands or directly on a wet face. If you prefer to lather the soap in your hands, moisten and rub them together until a creamy lather forms. This can then be applied to your beard and worked into the beard using circular motions.
An important tip is to thoroughly moisten the shaving soap with warm water before lathering. This makes the soap softer and easier to lather. You should also moisten your face or beard thoroughly before use. This allows the lather to be applied and distributed more easily, leading to a more pleasant shaving experience. Also, let the shaving soap work for a few seconds to soften the beard hairs and allow the blades to glide more smoothly over the skin.
With these tips, you'll easily achieve the perfect lather with shaving soap, whether you use a brush or not. Ultimately, it all comes down to your personal preferences and habits. Just give it a try and let yourself be inspired by shaving soap – bye-bye shaving foam, hello shaving soap!
4. Valuable ingredients of a shaving soap
Once a shaving soap, always a shaving soap. At least, that's what customers at NASH believe. In addition to creating the perfect lather, shaving soaps also contain valuable ingredients that nourish and protect the skin.
NASH shaving soap, for example, is made from high-quality, organic ingredients that enable a gentle and effective shave. The combination of natural oils such as organic coconut oil, organic babassu oil, organic palm oil, and organic almond oil intensively nourishes the skin and ensures a pleasant shaving experience.
Additionally, NASH shaving soap is handmade in Germany and contains no harmful chemicals such as dyes, synthetic surfactants, or parabens. Instead, we rely on natural ingredients such as clay for skin care and essential oils for a pleasant fragrance. The addition of raw soap and glycerin gives the shaving soap an optimal consistency and ensures a smooth shave.
Another advantage of NASH shaving soap is its environmentally friendly packaging. We don't use plastic packaging, but instead rely on grass paper from Germany.
5. Conclusion: Bye-bye, shaving foam! Welcome, shaving soap!
After having thoroughly explored the topic of shaving soap, we can clearly say: Bye-bye, shaving cream! Using shaving soap revolutionizes the daily shave in a pleasant way.
Instead of being swayed by chemical-laden pressurized bottles with unnecessary waste and plastic caps, you can return to the tried-and-true roots of shaving with shaving soap. This soap offers numerous benefits that add a new dimension to the shaving experience.
Shaving soap creates a stable and creamy lather, allowing for a smooth and precise wet shave. The valuable oils in the soap prevent skin irritation and razor bumps, while the gentle and neutral scent makes shaving a pleasant experience. Furthermore, shaving soap is extremely economical and comes in environmentally friendly packaging.
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