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It is unfortunate that men start shaving at a time of their life when they are not keen to ask anybody for advice or directions.
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This normally results in the man starting to shave based on what is seen on movies or on television, and no real directions are followed – and this usually not only results in razor cuts and nicks, but very tender and sore skin, with accompanying shaving rash and razor burn.
Television commercials normally make shaving seem a quick and effortless exercise, which is performed without any conscious thought or preparation – but miss out on informing you of the most important factors.
In order to have a comfortable shave, your beard must be soft - and that goes for even the toughest and hardest beard.
When you shave the beard must be soft for the blade to easily and cleanly shave off the beard as close to the skin as possible – thereby ensuring a smooth shave.
If the beard is soft, you place very little strain on the skin and the hair follicle that supports the beard, but when the beard is hard when shaved, you not only irritate the skin, but also literally pull at each hair follicle when the blade cuts it.
In order to soften the beard – which is just a very rigid and thick type of hair – it must have time to absorb water, as water softens it.
Shaving foam is a great help, since it usually contains lubricant, which makes the blade glide easier, but it is water that softens the hair cuticles.
When shaving, take the time and thoroughly wash the face with lukewarm water and a mild soap – this will not only help to clean the face, but will start to soften the beard. You could use any mild type of soap. In our range you could look at our mild and effective Herbal Face Bar or Herbal Face Wash.
After washing your face, you can rinse again with clear water, and then apply your shaving foam, or failing that, you could lather-up your mild soap between your hands (or our Herbal Face Bar) and apply the foamy, soapy suds to your face, which you can then use to shave with instead of commercial shaving foam.
Make sure that your razor blade is sharp, as a blunt blade will contribute to razor burn and will also not produce a close shave.
In a poll taken by us, the type of razor blade – be that single, double or triple, did not make much difference in the incidence of skin irritation or razor burn.
It is imperative that your beard be in contact with warm water, or soapy foam suds, for decent period, in order for the hair-shaft to absorb enough water and soften.
Using this technique, you can cease to use commercial shaving foam, and men using this method normally reports far less irritation, shaving rash or razor burn, as the skin is not stressed or traumatized by a dry blade scraping against still-hard beard.
Men are normally advised to shave with the growth of the beard and not against the growth, and although this is a good rule to follow, it becomes a bit unimportant if the beard is soft enough when shaving, as no extra stress is placed on the skin or hair follicle.
When shaving against the growth, and the beard is not soft enough, it can result in not only shaving rash and razor burn, but also in ingrown hair.
Men that have very sensitive skins should also try to shave with a mild soap, as some commercial shaving foam may contain ingredients to which they may be allergic, or that may sensitize the skin.
After you have finished shaving, rinse the face with clean warm water and pat dry.
At this stage, you should use some type of moisturizing medium – like our Herbal After Shave Balm, to not only replace lost moisture, but also to form a soothing barrier.
Using a good type of medium, like our Herbal After Shave Balm, will also help to prevent shaving rash and razor burn after shaving, since it cools, calms and tightens the skin.
Before applying cologne, first use a moisturizing product on your freshly shaven skin, as the high alcohol content in cologne will burn and irritate a freshly shaved skin, as some dead skin is removed while shaving.
Our After Shave Balm is formulated with some unique ingredients, as we have found that most men do not like to apply separate moisturizing creams or lotions. We have created our After Shave Balm to attend to moisturizing and to look at the anti-oxidant needs of your skin.
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- Herbal Healing Cream
- For wound healing and soothing skin complaints – such as eczema and psoriasis, acne and piles
- Herbal Eye Gel
- This super effective gel will help reduce puffiness and dark rings, while fighting wrinkles and lines
- Herbal Face Wash
- Containing eight herbal extract to help create perfectly clean skin, toning and balancing it
- Herbal Face bar
- This hand-made soap contains no animal fat and relies on eight active natural extracts to clean and tone the skin
- Herbal Moisturizing Day Cream
- To promote a soft and younger looking skin with aloe and eight other extracts
- Herbal Nourishing Night Cream
- Fight aging at night with vitamin E and eleven other extracts
- Herbal Mud Face Mask
- This treatment will boost the health of your skin, leaving it rejuvenated and younger looking
- Herbal After Shave Balm
- To calm shaving rash and irritation, while moisturizing the skin
- Herbal Shampoo with Rosemary and seven other herbal extracts
- For the healthiest scalp and glossy, bouncy and manageable hair
- Herbal Rosemary Conditioner Treatment
- This conditioning treatment with eight extract will leave your hair soft and manageable
- Herbal Bath Oil with Lavender, Frankincense, Calendula and Avocado
- For a luxurious soothing relaxing bath leaving your skin silky smooth
- Herbal Hand and Body Lotion
- This intensively nourishing lotion will leave your skin wonderfully soft and supple
- Herbal Stretch Mark Gel
- This extremely effective gel will help prevent stretch marks and reduce the appearance of old ones
- Herbal Cellulite Gel
- This efficient gel with a patented herbal extract will remove ugly cellulite lumps and bumps
- Herbal Muscle Balm
- More than just a cooling balm, this balm will actively fight pain and muscle spasms
- Herbal Body bar
- This luxurious hand-made soap will make your bathing experience a sensational treat
- Apple Cider Vinegar liquid with Centella
- The health benefits of apple cider vinegar is combined with the magnificent and ancient Centella herb
- Herbal Digest Capsules
- Fenugreek and psyllium will gently and safely stimulate your digestive system and bowels
- Herbal Detox Capsules
- Fennel, basil, celery and parsley are combined to create a powerful detoxifying capsule
- Herbal Urinary and Bladder Health
- Cranberry, Dandelion, Uva ursi and Vitamin C effectively and naturally fight urinary tract and bladder infections
- Herbal Mushroom Blend Capsules
- Maitake, Reishi and Shiitake are combined to create a formidable immune boosting formula
- Herbal Hoodia Slimming Capsules
- Pure certified Hoodia is combined with chromium to make slimming and losing weight easier
- Herbal Olive Leaf Extract Capsules
- Olive leaf, known to fight bacteria and viruses, will boost your health and effectively rid your body of toxins
- Herbal Sexual Supplement (previously known as Vuka Nkuzi)
- Seven natural ingredients are combined to create the best possible sexual stimulant
- Jojoba Oil
- This liquid golden ester not only moisturizes and penetrates the skin but also fights wrinkles, promoting a clear and unblemished skin
- Lavender Oil
- This magical essential oil is superb on burns and skin complaints, while having a calming and relaxing effect
- Tea Tree Oil
- This powerful essential oil can be used in various ways to fight infections and skin problems
- Almond Oil
- A light and deeply moisturizing and softening oil that can be used on the face and body
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