Softening bristles and pH/alkalinity

[Jibbom]

I use Gillette shaving gel (I know!). Is hhaving gel responsible for softening the bristles or is that done by the preceding face wash?

I wash my face using a mild hair shampoo as it is more gentle. I mean the sort based on sodium laureth sulfate, etc.

I wonder if I should rely more on the face washing or the shaving gel to soften the bristles further. Any thoughts?

 

[Goblin]

Exposure to warm water for several minutes is the best thing.

The study found that various pre-shaves were no more effective than water, and the pH of the shaving medium was not significant.

 

[BigJ]

IMO the term, ‘traditional wet shaving,’ describes what I am trying to accomplish!

I want hydration of my skin, beard and lather. For me optimal hydration is the key!

 

[Jibbom]

Exposure to warm water for several minutes is the best thing.

The study found that various pre-shaves were no more effective than water, and the pH of the shaving medium was not significant.

That looks like a useful study. Thank you.

Is there a way to download a copy as a pdf?

I'm having to view it on a screen and that makes it hard to mark important points.

 

[Goblin]

That looks like a useful study. Thank you.

Is there a way to download a copy as a pdf?

I'm having to view it on a screen and that makes it hard to mark important points.

Click on "resources" in the left hand navigation.

 

[Jibbom]

If the pH of shaving gel or cream makes no difference to how soft the bristle gets, then what's the point of the alkaline PH which these products have?

 

[Darth Scandalous]

Because it's soap, or at least soap based. Soap is basic, by definition.