1. Pre- shaving preparation- used be fore shaving

LATHER SHAVING CREAM:-

Lather shaving creams are preshaving preparations which are used for easy, smooth and comfortable shave. Shaving with a razor without the assistance of cosmetic preparation is possible but certainly less convenient. In less favorable circumstances, shaving can lead to discomfort. Irritation and actual physical damage of the skin.

These hazards can be minimized by the intelligence choice of shaving instrument and the use of pre-shave preparations e.g. Lather shaving cream.

Advantages:-

Lather shaving cream is more choice able than other due to the following reasons-

(1) It removes stiffness and roughness of hair and the shaving become easy.

(2) It removes the oily layer from the hair surface which is secreted through sebaceous gland, as a result shaving become easy and smooth.

(3) It causes swelling and softening of hair by absorption of water, so shaving becomes easy.

(4) It prevents rapid evaporation of water by their content of humactant and water impermeable substance; thus keep the face wet during shaving.

(5) It helps to the hair erect, so that it can be easily glided by the blade.

(6) Foam produced by the shaving cream is stable for the duration of shaving time.

(7) Foam produced by the shaving cream provides a lubricating effect that permits the blade to glide smoothing over the skin