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FIVE
STEPS TO THE PERFECT SHAVE
1.
Soak Before You Shave
Beard hair is about as tough as copper
wire; soften it by washing your face and neck with warm water and a mild soap,
removing natural oils and perspiration that inhibit water penetration. After
approximately three minutes of soaking, your beard hair will be optimally
softened; in fact, the force required to cut beard hair is reduced by almost 70
percent after only two minutes.
2.
Apply Plenty Of Shave Gel
Although water is an essential softening
agent, it evaporates quickly. Shaving cream or gel moisturises and softens
beard hair, creating a protective layer of lubrication to maximise razor glide.
3.
Use Light, Gentle Strokes
Use light, gentle strokes whether shaving
with or against whisker growth. For ultimate comfort, use Gillette MACH3 razors.
The blades of Gillette MACH3 are
developed to reduce pressure on the skin and result in a clean, close shave in
a single stroke, reducing the cause of shaving irritation and redness.
4.
Shave Tricky Spots Last
The toughest hairs grow on the chin and
around the lips. Save these areas for last as more time soaking in shave gel
will soften them further.
5.
After Shaving, Rinse Your Face With Cool Water And Pat Dry
At the end of every shave, rinse your face
and neck with cool water to close pores and soothe freshly exfoliated skin. Pat
dry. Rinse your razor thoroughly and shake off excess water before storing. Do
not wipe the blades, as this can damage the fine shaving surface.
GROOMING
TIPS
Here are definitive responses to the most common shaving related questions.
Q:
Is it better to use hot, cold or warm water to shave?
A: Warm water is best for hydrating beard hair. Soaking in warm water
softens hair and causes it to expand, making it 70 percent easier to cut.
Q:
What is the difference between shaving with shave gel and with soap and water?
A: Shave gel tends to be less drying than ordinary soap and water and
won’t clog your razor the way soap can. Shave gels help retain skin moisture,
making hairs easier to cut.
Q:
What is the best way to avoid razor burn?
A: If the skin is not properly prepared before shaving or if the blade
on your razor is dull, you are more likely to end up with razor burn. Make sure
to hydrate hair in warm water for three minutes and apply plenty of shave gel.
Also, be sure to change the blade on your razor at the first sign of dullness
or discomfort.
Q:
Is it okay to let my girlfriend or wife borrow my razor?
A: It’s not a good idea to share your razor with your partner. Women
have a much larger area to shave and you may fi nd that after only a few
shaves, your blade has dulled considerably, increasing the likelihood of nicks
and cuts. Tell her to try a razor specifically designed for the way a woman
shaves.
Q: Does shaving make your hair
grow back thicker?
A: Scientists at Gillette have conducted extensive testing on the
effects shaving has on both male and female hair growth, texture and color.
This testing has proven that shaving does not affect hair growth, color or
texture. Shaving does, however, alter the tip shape of the regrown hair, which
may initially change the way hair feels as it grows back. But if hair is left
to re-grow completely, it will return to its former state.
Q: In what direction should I
shave to achieve the best shave?
A: Men’s facial hair tends to grow in different directions. Most men
find using light, gentle strokes and shaving in the direction of whisker growth
provides the closest, smoothest shave possible.
Q: How do I avoid nicks and
cuts, particularly above my upper lip?
A: The area above the upper lip is tricky for many
men. Always leave it for last. Apply plenty of shave gel and allow this area to
soak up as much lather as possible. Shave slowly and don’t apply too much
pressure.
GROOMING IQ.
HE SHAVES, SHE SHAVES
Men and women have been removing hair for thousands of years.
Although they both want the same result - stubble-free skin - they differ
considerably in shavingtechniques and attitudes.
Read on to brush up on male vs. female hair removal.
·
The average man shaves an area of 48 square inches.
·
Women shave an area of 412 square inches, or
approximately nine times the total area for men.
·
On average, men shave 24 times per month.
·
On average, women shave 11 times per month.
·
Men use an average of 30 blades per year.
TRUE OR FALSE
1. You should use a moisturiser daily. TRUE
2. Shaving is a way of exfoliating dry skin
from your face. TRUE
3. Facial massage helps to improve
circulation and skin tone. TRUE
4. After shave should be applied to your
cheeks and neck. TRUE
5. Soap and water work just as well as
shave gel. FALSE
6. Shaving daily has been proven to help
reduce razor bumps and skin irritation. TRUE
7. Eyebrows should be tweezed from above. FALSE
8. Deodorants help to prevent odour.
Anti-perspirants help to prevent odor and wetness. TRUE
9. You should hydrate your beard hair for
three minutes before shaving. TRUE
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CONTEST
First the fine prints (and pay particular attention to rules 1, 2, 3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9. Yeap, meaning, read them thoroughly ;-))
Rules and Regulations
1. Open to ALL readers in Malaysia ONLY
2. Contest period is
from 5 Dec – 17 Dec 2014.
3. Readers need
only to answer three (3) simple questions on Gillette shaving fun facts
4. Five
(5) winners to win a Gillette MACH3 Turbo razor each (Valued at RM15.90)
5. The five (5) winners will be announced on this blog by 18 Dec 2014
6. The winners to contact Key Message PR Sdn
Bhd at 03.6203.5048 to coordinate and redeem their prizes.
7. Cut and Paste the questions below, insert your best answers and Email your entry to admin@tristupe(dot)com (i am writing this to stop bots from picking up the email to send spams. Please remove (dot) and replace with ".")
Please include at the end of your entry
Name:
IC No:
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
Phone:
8. Incomplete entries (meaning no answers and no details per Rules 7) will be disqualified.
9. Key Message PR reserves the right to all final (published) results.
The Questions
Q1: Why
is it important to use light, gentle strokes?
A1:
Q2:
Name one of the ways to reduce razor burns.
A2:
Q3:
What is the name of the Gillette campaign launched recently?
A3:
