Shaving

Preparations
Introduction
A typical man removes 20000-25000 terminal hairs each day
protruding 250-500 µm from the skin at angles of 30 to 60 degrees
which cover a facial area of 250 cm2, as something of a chore.

To minimize the trauma of shaving, a wide range of preparations is

now available that:
 prepare the beard and face for shaving,
 increase speed and comfort during the shave and
 confer a feeling of well-being after shaving.

Different forms of beard preparations are required for 'wet' (razor

blade) and 'dry' (electric razor) shaving. This results from the
contrasting mechanisms of hair cutting, which can be inferred from
the appearance of the ends of hairs cut by the two implements.
 What is Shaving Preparation?
Shaving Preparations are the products used:

 to soften the beard,

 to erect it for cutting,
 to lubricate the passage of the razor over the face,
 to support the beard hair,
 to relieve the slight irritation,
 to after-glow,
 to confer a pleasant feeling of comfort and well
being after shaving.
 Types of Shaving Preparation
Shaving Preparations can be divided in two types :

1. Pre-shave Preparation
a) Wet Shaving Preparation
b) Dry Shaving Preparation
2. After-shave Preparation
 Purpose of Pre-shave Preparation
 Preparation of the beard and facial skin (MAIN)
 Softening
 Skin lubrication
 Reduction of sensitivity of the skin
 Supporting the hair

Correlate with the Definition.

Ideal Characteristics of a Pre-shave
Preparation
1. Abundant amount of lather
2. Non-irritant
3. Rapid softening of beard
4. Enough viscous to hold the hair
5. Facilitating the passage of the razor
6. Good wetting property
7. Smooth, soft and free of lumps
8. Good adherence to the skin and with the brush
9. Easy removal on rinsing
10. Ability to retain consistency and texture
11. Resistant to rapid drying
12. Resistant to rapid collapsing while on the face
13. Easy removal of shaving debris from razor and basin
14. Good smelling perfume but not long lasting
15. Cooling effect
Factors of a Comfortable Shaving
1. Blade (Razor)
2. Foam
3. Beard wetting and softening
4. Skin Lubrication
5. Cooling effect
6. Antiseptic action
7. Astringent property
8. Style of shaving
9. Procedure to use the foam
 Formulation of a Shaving Foam
1. Surfactant
2. Humectant
3. Super fatting agent
4. Preservative
5. Flavor
6. Color
7. Agents to maintain the consistency
8. Emollient (to soften the skin)
9. Wetting agent (if proper SAA was not chosen or found)
10. Plasticizer
11. Astringent (ZnO)
12. Cooling Agent (menthol, thymol)
Formula of a lather shaving cream

Ingedients Percent
Stearic acid 30.0
Coconut oil 10.0
Palm kernel oil 50
Potassium hydroxide 7.0
Sodium hydroxide 1.5
Glycerin 10.0
Water 36.5
Perfume q.s.
Preparation of a lather shaving cream

Procedure:
• Mix half of the stearic acid with the oils, melt by steam heat,
and bring to a temperature of 75°-80˚C.
• Run in the alkali, water and glycerin and Stir well until
saponificatim is complete.
• The remainder of the melted stearic acid is now added
together with any water which may have been lost during
manufacture.
• The perfume is added at 35°C.
 Quality of a good Shaving Cream
1. Consistency
2. Ease of transfer to the skin
3. Ease of spreading on the face
4. Wetting and drainage properties
of the foam
5. Foam property
6. Astringent property
7. pH
8. Appearance
9. Foam Stability
10.Free from particles and granules
Manufacturing problems of a Shaving
Cream and Remedy
1. Phase separation
2. Creaminess
3. Air Entrapment
4. pH variation
5. Appearance
6. Premature drying
7. Too hard or too soft
8. Granular stearic acid
 After Shave Preparation

These products are intended:

 to cool and refresh the skin,

 to relieve the slight irritation,
 to act as an astringent,
 to confer a pleasant feeling of comfort and
well being after shaving.
 Types of After Shave Preparation

1) After Shave Powder

2) After Shave Lotion

3) After Shave Gel

 Purpose of using After Shave
Preparation
1) Antiseptic effect
2) To relieve the feeling of soreness
3) Astringent
4) Soothing and Cooling effect
5) Fragrance for pleasant feeling

Ideal Criteria of a good After Shave

Preparation
 After Shave Lotion
General Formula:
 Ethyl alcohol = 60%
 Propylene Glycol = 3%
 Water = 36%
 Perfume = 1%

Manufacturing Steps:
• Dissolve the perfume and propylene glycol in the alcohol and add the water
slowly, stirring well to avoid locally high concentrations of water
precipitating the less soluble components of the perfume.
• Allow the solution to stand for several hours at about 4°C, then filter.
Compounds used in After Shave Lotion
1. Base (alcohol)
2. Antiseptic
3. Cooling agent
Formulation of an
4. Perfume
5. Preservative
After Shave Lotion
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6. Color Page 183- 184
7. Astringent
8. Humectant
9. Healing agent
10. Anesthetic agent
11. Antioxidant
Quality control of After Shave Lotion
1. Clarity

2. pH

3. Microbial test

4. Evaporation test

5. Odor stability test

6. Test for cool feeling

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