Discover traditional shaving

Do you shave every day and find it a real chore every morning? To make it a moment that combines pleasure, softness and relaxation, discover old-fashioned shaving. In fact, more and more men have opted for traditional shaving because of its advantages. If you want to shave like our grandfathers did, here is everything you need to know.

What is traditional shaving?

Traditional shaving is the old-fashioned way of shaving using a safety razor or straight razor, a shaving brush and shaving soap. This type of shaving is done in 3 steps so that it is effective, comfortable and respectful of your skin.

• Skin preparation : This involves preparing the face for the blade to pass over it. To open the pores, soften the hairs of the moustache and beard and remove dead skin, take a hot shower or use a facial scrub. Otherwise, use a pre-shave treatment (cream or oil) to improve the blade's glide and limit cuts and irritation. To prevent bleeding, shave on an empty stomach, as chewing stimulates blood circulation.
• The right steps for traditional shaving : When your skin is prepared and ready, take a small amount of your cream, put it in a small bowl and work it into a lather with your Caliquo shaving brush using circular movements until you have a certain consistency. If you are using a shaving soap, load your brush with soap. Rub it on the soap for about a minute using circular movements to obtain a nice lather. The latter is essential to protect your skin and ensure better glide of the blade, but it must not obstruct the razor. Now, apply the lather to the area to be shaved, spreading it evenly. If you are a beginner, shave in two stages: in the direction of the hair and against the grain. Never shave without lather, and do not apply pressure.
• Soothed skin after shaving : At the end of a traditional shave , rinse your face to remove any remaining foam. Use cold water to close the doors. You can apply an astringent lotion. Afterwards, apply an aftershave treatment, prefer products rich in moisturizing agents to have soft skin. If you notice any tightness, it means that your skin is not hydrated enough, you will need to use a more nourishing treatment.

The benefits of traditional shaving

The main advantage of traditional shaving is that it is a more environmentally friendly and skin-friendly technique. Shaving the old-fashioned way is eco-friendly because it helps avoid too much waste in the bathroom. The products are not packaged in plastic. Also, the materials are not thrown away after use, it is only the blade of the Caliquo razor that needs to be changed. Moreover, it is cheaper than buying a disposable razor for each shave. Furthermore, the products used in traditional shaving are made from natural ingredients that keep irritation and ingrown hairs away. Traditional shaving is therefore excellent for the health of the skin.

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