For many men, shaving means a lot of irritation, redness, and frustration. Often, this is related to sensitive skin that suffers from incorrect technique, dull blades, lack of preparation, haste, and very often the use of the wrong products.
Fortunately, there is the wet shaving using a safety razor. Especially for men with sensitive skin, this method of shaving makes a huge difference. Then you have a world of choices between shaving soap and shaving cream. That choice can be crucial. At The Alpha Men, we also have a lot of choices in this area, and not every soap or cream is suitable for sensitive skin.
The irritation that occurs after using a particular shaving soap or shaving cream can have various causes such as:
- The shaving soap or shaving cream does not provide enough protection
There is a huge difference in the quality of shaving soaps and creams. One of the functions of these products is to lay a smooth protective layer on the skin. This allows the blade to glide smoothly over the skin without causing stress to the skin. Soaps and creams are all made with certain ingredients, techniques, and compositions. A good shaving soap or cream provides a very thick and smooth foam on the skin. Often, nourishing ingredients are also added to a good shaving soap or cream that calm and nourish the skin so that it does not irritate and dry out from shaving.
- Hypersensitivity or allergy to certain ingredients
Always check the ingredient list. Especially the cheaper shaving soaps (not all) often contain many artificial ingredients that can be aggressive to the skin. Think of parabens, too much menthol, or many artificial fragrance. A good shaving soap or cream is made as much as possible from natural ingredients. Many good products nowadays contain fragrance components that are mild for the skin.
- Incorrect lathering of the shaving soap or cream
Incorrectly lathering your shaving product ensures that it does not do what it is intended for, providing optimal smoothness and protection. Some shaving products are very difficult to lather. Sometimes too little water is used, sometimes too much, or too little soap or cream is used. With the products we recommend, you can hardly go wrong with lathering.
Our favorite shaving products for sensitive skin
Which shaving soap or cream is best for your sensitive skin? It is better to look at the manufacturer of the soap or cream. Choosing the product itself is often a personal preference. This often concerns the scent. We often deal with customers looking for something for sensitive skin and we also have a colleague with sensitive skin. We always end up with a number of brands that produce exceptionally good soaps and creams. With these brands, you can go for any soap or cream. Below we list them.
Extro Cosmesi
One of the most pleasant and smoothest shaves you can get is with the products of the Italian Extro Cosmesi. Donato Ciniello, founder of Extro Cosmesi, was active in the cosmetics industry for 30 years and knows everything about the skin. He decided to focus his attention on shaving and created shaving creams and aftershaves especially for the skin.
Free from parabens and aggressive alcohol, the shaving soaps are enriched with Q10, Royal Jelly, Calendula Oil, and other natural ingredients all designed to nourish, protect, and care for your skin. 100% plant-based and very suitable for sensitive skin.
Extro Cosmesi-soaps are soft and the texture is comparable to putty. This soft texture makes them easy to whip into a thick, rich, and creamy foam.
Saponificio varesino
Another legend in the world of wet shaving. Since 1945, Saponificio Varesino has been making the most refined shaving soaps on the market. After World War II, Dante Bardelli sought a way to support his family and found his passion in the artisanal production of traditional shaving soaps.
The special thing about these shaving soap is that they are still made according to the traditional Marseille method and the "triple-milled" production process. This ensures that the soap is extra concentrated, so you need much less of it and it produces a very rich foam. All soaps are milled three times, removing all moisture and leaving a very concentrated shaving soap. If you want a special shaving experience, you must try a soap from this producer.
Officina Artigiana Milano
A new brand and only just available in our shop, but in our opinion already one of the most beautiful shaving soaps in our assortment. We were amazed when we first tested this soap. The soap is soft and consists of 40% essential jojoba, argan, almond, grape seed, and castor oils that provide good grooming to the skin for hours after shaving.
It is made in five different production phases, complete with plant-based ingredients. The scent of this soap is very masculine. Think of warm top notes of birch, black pepper, and fresh orchid, middle notes of whiskey, honey, tobacco, and saffron with a leathery hint, and its base notes of woody, amber, guaiac, and barley
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