{"id":1518,"date":"2019-08-31T14:39:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-31T14:39:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boldbarber.com\/?p=1518"},"modified":"2019-08-29T05:02:39","modified_gmt":"2019-08-29T05:02:39","slug":"with-or-without-shaving-cream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boldbarber.com\/with-or-without-shaving-cream\/","title":{"rendered":"Shave with or Without Shaving Cream?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shaving creams, as well as shaving gels and foams, are widely accepted as must-haves in the arsenal of any man or woman that shave frequently. Are they really \u201cmust-haves\u201d, however, or are they somewhat unnecessary? At the end of the day, what does shaving cream do, really?<\/p>\n

Our quick and simple answer is that a good and high-quality shaving cream or gel will be one of the best things you can do for your skin. They are excellent at softening, moisturizing, and even nourishing your skin so that you can have the best shaving and after-shaving experience possible.<\/p>\n

However, are shaving creams and gels really necessary or are there good shaving cream substitute products that can make it unnecessary to buy and use a shaving cream? Our answer here is once again a \u201cYes\u201d \u2013 if you\u2019re looking for ways to skip on buying a shaving cream there are plenty of other products that you can use that will likely be readily available in your home.<\/p>\n

Additionally, there are certain tips and tricks that you can utilize in order to make your shaving experience better and more pleasant even if you\u2019re not using shaving cream.<\/p>\n

Still, to properly answer the question of whether you should shave with or without shaving cream, let\u2019s take a look at how to use shaving cream and how does shaving cream work.<\/p>\n

Why should you use a shaving cream?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s no accident that shaving cream<\/strong> has become such a staple when it comes to shaving for both men and women<\/strong><\/em>. Good shaving cream will bring a myriad of different positives to your shaving experience, whether we\u2019re talking about your face or your body. And yes, most of these positives can be reached with other means as well, but quality shaving creams have proven to be doing that in usually the easiest and best way possible.<\/p>\n

Here are some of the main reasons why you would be smart to use a shaving cream:<\/p>\n

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  1. A good shaving cream will guarantee a close, smooth, and gentle shave.<\/strong> Thanks to their thickness and consistency, shaving creams stick to the skin better than any soap. Thanks to this shaving creams reduce the risk of cuts better than any other product.<\/li>\n
  2. Shaving creams also reduce the risk of razor burns.<\/strong> They achieve that by moisturizing the skin so well that all irritations are avoided completely.<\/li>\n
  3. By using a good shaving cream you will not only hydrate but you\u2019ll also nourish your skin.<\/strong> While this isn\u2019t the primary purpose of shaving creams, most good products will include plenty of nutrients and minerals that are great for your skin, particularly during and after a shave.<\/li>\n
  4. Shaving creams are typically accompanied by a lot of delightful scents and fragrances.<\/strong> Yes, the same can be said about most soaps and hygienic products, however, most of them are not meant to be applied to your face.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It\u2019s this unique combination of properties, as well as the excellent quality with which shaving creams perform them, that make shaving creams so beneficial for shaving your face or body. However, what if you chose not to use a shaving cream?<\/p>\n

    What to use instead of shaving cream?<\/h3>\n

    Shaving cream manufacturers might not want to hear this, but it\u2019s a simple fact that all of the benefits shaving creams bring to shaving can be achieved by other means as well. Soaps, shampoos, body wash, even hair conditioners can easily be used to moisturize and soften your skin, thus giving you a close, safe, and comfortable shave.<\/p>\n

    At the end of the day, those are the main goals of a shaving cream and they are not that hard to achieve \u2013 as long as your skin is softened enough, your hairs are raised, and you make sure that your skin is well moisturized after the shave, pretty much everything should be in order.<\/p>\n

    To help you out a bit more if that\u2019s the route you\u2019ve chosen to take, here are some basic tips to shaving without a shaving cream:<\/p>\n