Face Shaving Aids

NEW shave stick

	extends razor blade life !
	gives closer quicker shave - reduces prep time !
	exercises face - improves appearance and shape !
	reduces risk of razor bumps !

Special fibre pads impregnated with shave lotion are stacked within the tubular container and transferred one at a time onto the lid for use like a luxury shave brush, as shown above. The action of rubbing the whiskers with the pad rapidly softens the whiskers right into the skin and reduces cutting load, which reduces razor blade wear, more than doubling average blade life!

A test on a triple blade gave 500 daily shaves on a Caucasian male face, when used with a low foaming shaving soap. After each shave the blade was rinsed under warm running tap for 2 seconds then pat dried against a towel for 5 seconds and stored in average 85% humidity to simulate the average wash-room.

The pad provides an invigorating experience when rubbed against an unshaven face, the novel action of the spaced apart horizontal fibres within the pad lift and flex the whiskers to optimally wet and soften the whiskers and minimise razor cutting forces. The whiskers are systematically bent backwards and forwards in the presence of an oil or water based lubricant, foaming is not strictly necessary but can be added if desired. The pad motion ensures rapid penetration and deep wetting of skin, deep into the follicles carrying the whiskers resulting in a closer shave, far superior to that achieved by applying foam with fingers or a regular shaving brush. Remember conventional foaming gels are designed to lubricate and cushion the razor head as it slides over the skin, the razor floats on this foam cushion, foam comprises mainly gas bubbles making them poor wetting agents.

A bonus is the pads massage the soft tissues of the lower face, stimulating circulation and improving complexion and face shape !

We believe the improved wetting and softening provided by the rubbing action of an open pad straightens and lifts curled hair on faces prone to pseudolliculitis barbae, (razor bumps, caused by in-growing whiskers). Furthermore, if used with a single blade razor that does not tug at the hair before cutting, this minimises the cutting angle and reduces the risk of leaving sharp edges on recessed hairs that may curl and grow back into the skin. A softer grade pad is recommended for use on faces prone to razor bumps.

Patents are pending on stick, its pads and method of use, commercial licenses are available.

NEW Post-shave massager

gives a daily face lift !

For maximum benefit a post shave moisturiser is applied with a blade like applicator as shown in the above photographs.

Apply moisturiser to the tip of the applicator by dipping into the pot and then spot this about and spread evenly over the entire face. Rub the moisturiser into the skin following the instructions shown on the skin care page for about 2 minutes. The friction between the large area soft tool and skin is sufficient to exercise and firm up the subcutaneous tissues and recover the face shape to that of a younger person.

Patents are pending on the applicator and its method of use, commercial licenses are available.

Summary of benefits of pre and post shave treatments:

	each pad is used to apply a 1 minute pre-shave treatment that softens the whiskers as it massages the lower face
	this provides a closer low friction shave, razor blade life more than doubles, test blades have provided 500+ daily shaves!
	followed by a 2 minute daily post shave moisturising treatment applied with a frictional tool to massage the whole face, giving a daily face lift - making the face look younger leaner and fitter with improved jaw line

Results:

The seventy two year old face below shows good chin line and neck with good muscle bulk with reduced wrinkling and creasing as a result of 6 months regular use of the pre and post shave exercise routines. Acquaintances said he looked 5 years younger!

Below left - BEFORE and right - AFTER 1 minute rubbing with shave stick, plus 1 minute shave, plus a 2 minute massage with the above applicator applying a neutral after shave moisturiser. Note how the overall face shape is improved while the close up detail in the lower pictures shows skin creases reduced on the chin. By following a regular routine this procedure gives the face and neck a daily lift as well as providing an overall long term improvement in the shape and condition of the facial soft tissue.

Before After

Click on Skin-Care for more detail on the benefits of exercising the face while applying topical cosmetic treatments.

for more information email: info8@tribtech.com

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