Shaving has been a part of men's daily routine for millennia. Our image of bearded cavemen is strong, but in fact, cave paintings already show images of men without beards.
Long before the invention of traditional shaving tools, men shaved their beards by plucking and grinding rough stones against the hairs. Later, around 60,000 years ago, beards were shaved off with sharp seashells.
The first copper razor blades were introduced before the beginning of the Common Era, but in the late 18th century, Frenchman Jean-Jaques Perret invented the straight razor, which, in a slightly more advanced version, is still in almost every man's home in some form today. This is where the current shaving equipment began to develop.
Beard fashion has varied over the centuries and decades, as it continues to do today. In some eras, beards were seen as a sign of poor hygiene and poverty, while in other eras, they have been a sign of masculinity and status.
Modern technology has introduced safer shaving tools, shaving products, and grooming products. Although shaving tools are the result of a long development, traditional methods still hold their value. One such classic and excellent method is shaving with bar soap. It is a simple, affordable, and environmentally friendly option that provides a pleasant shaving experience and a good finish.
Bar soap is a good product for shaving
Many modern shaving products contain artificial ingredients that are harmful to the skin and the environment. Real bar soap, on the other hand, is handmade from gentle and environmentally friendly ingredients, such as vegetable fats and oils. It does not burden the environment and is good for the skin.
Bar soap leaves skin feeling soft and moisturized, unlike many synthetic shaving foams that can dry out the skin. This makes bar soap a great choice, especially for men with sensitive skin who care about their environment as well as themselves.
In the Sopo online store , Hengenheimolaisten's Aito Palasaippua is particularly suitable for shaving. It has a fresh herbal aroma and effectively cares for the skin thanks to hemp oil.
Using bar soap for shaving requires a little more effort than squeezing shaving foam from a bottle, but it also has more benefits for both your skin and the environment. At first, you have to learn how to make a good shaving foam yourself, but once you learn the right technique with bar soap, using it will go more smoothly in the future, - so it's worth giving it a little time in the beginning.
One product – many benefits
Real bar soap is not only good for the skin and the environment, it also has many other good properties.
A single bar of soap lasts significantly longer than a bottle of shaving cream or gel, making it an economical and environmentally friendly choice. A bar of soap can last for months if stored properly.
Bar soap can be used for many purposes other than just shaving. It is also great for washing the whole body, which reduces the number of products in the bathroom and simplifies daily hygiene. Genuine bar soap for shaving is therefore a particularly practical and simple choice.
Shaving with bar soap
Shaving with bar soap requires a little bit of preparation, but the end result is worth the effort.
The first step is to prepare your face and beard. Washing your face with warm water will soften the beard hairs and open up the pores, making shaving easier and more comfortable.
Next, you need a shaving brush and a bar of soap. Soak the shaving brush in warm water and squeeze out the excess water. Rub the brush on the surface of the bar of soap in a circular motion for about half a minute or until you create a rich and soft lather. You can transfer the lather that has formed from this to a separate container and continue to whisk the lather in the container for about a minute. This way you will get an even creamier and softer lather. This step is important, as a well-created lather makes for a more pleasant shave.
Once the lather is ready, apply it to your face in a circular motion. This will help to lift the beard hairs and ensure that every hair is covered in the lather. Use a sharp razor or razor and shave in the direction of the hair growth. This will reduce skin irritation and help avoid cuts.
Shave the easiest areas of your face first, like your cheeks and neck, and leave the more challenging areas, like your chin and mustache, for last. This will allow the lather to work longer and soften the hairs better.
After shaving, rinse your face with cold water to close your pores and soothe your skin. Pat your face dry with a towel. Apply an aftershave product to soothe and moisturize your skin. The best product for this is one that contains natural and skin-soothing ingredients. For this, you can choose Metsäbiomi cream, which supports your skin health in many ways.
Although we have come a long way in terms of shaving from the shells to today, it is still not worth abandoning all traditional methods here either. Nowadays, in many things, we are returning to our roots, to those old tried and tested methods, both for the environment and for ourselves. When it comes to shaving, you can also start to favor these traditional old good methods and spread the word about them to others. Your skin and your environment will thank you!
You can find all the authentic, natural and handmade bar soaps for shaving and other hygiene in the wide selection of Sopo online store.
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