SHAVING PREPARATIONS

Presented By: Neelam N. Mangtani

Class: MCT Sem II
 SHAVING PREPARATIONS

WET SHAVING DRY SHAVING AFTER SHAVE

PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS PREPARATIONS
 WET SHAVING PREPARATIONS

Main Functions:
•Soften the beard
•Lubricate the passage of razor
•To support the beard hair

 Ideal Properties of Wet Shaving Preparations:

•Non-irritating
•Stable over wide range of temperature
•Resistant to rapid drying and collapse
•Assist in removing shaving debris
•Non-corrosive to razor blade
•Easily rinsed from razor and face
TYPES OF WET SHAVING PREPARATIONS

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 INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS EXAMPLES USE

Fatty Acids 12­18 Carbon atoms, e.g.  Foam formation

stearic acid, lauric acid
Bases Triethanolamine, NaOH,  Saponification of acids
KOH
Surfactants GMS, SLES, Emulsion  stability, 
wetting,
Humectants Glycerol,  sorbitol,  Prevent dryness
propylene glycol
Lubricants IPM, PVP, SCMC Emolliency,  assist 
passage of razor 
Cooling agents Menthol, carboxyamides,  Cooling effect
urea
Preservatives Methyl  paraben,  propyl  Prevent  microbial 
paraben growth
Perfumes Soap  compatible  Mask  odor  of  raw 
perfumes materials
 LATHER SHAVING CREAM
Lather shaving creams are concentrated dispersions of alkali metal soaps in
glycerol and water.

IDEAL PROPERTIES

•Rich, copious lather

•Non-irritant and non-corrosive
•Good wetting properties
•Smooth, soft and free of lumps
•Easy to transfer on face and easy spreading
•Comfort and closeness of shave
•Foam texture, rigidity and rheology
•Easy to remove and rinse
•Compatibility with container
 FORMULATION

Ingredients Quantity for 
Ingredients Concentration 100%
Stearic acid 30

Stearic acid:  75:25 Coconut oil 10

coconut oil
Palm kernel oil 5

KOH:NaOH 5:1 Potassium  7

hydroxide
Sodium  1.5
Humectant Upto 15% hydroxide
Glycerin 10

Water 36.5
Emollients Upto 1%
Perfume qs
 LATHER SHAVING STICK

Ingredients Concentratio
n

Fatty acid   Up to 80%
soaps

Glycerol 5­10%

Water 8­10%
 BRUSHLESS SHAVING CREAM

Brushless or non-lathering shaving creams are o/w emulsions. They contain

similar components to those in vanishing creams.
The cream should vanish after completion of shave, leaving the face free from
irritation and with a matt appearance.
The popularity of brushless shaving cream is said to be due to their convenience,
that they eliminate the need for a brush and give a faster shave.
The thick film of lubricant on the face provides emolliency and protection to skin
by reducing razor drag during shaving.
The pH of brushless shaving creams are 7.5-8.5

DISADVANTAGES:
More product is required.
Cream is difficult to rinse from razor.
Makes the skin greasy.
Beard softening power is less.
 FORMULATION

Ingredients Concentration Ingredients Quantity

Lubricant  4­10% Mineral oil 9

Lanolin 0.5
Fatty acid 10­25%
Stearic acid 14.5
Emollient 0­5%
Carbopol 934 0.5

Soaps 1­5% Triethanolamine 2.5

Triethanolamine  1
Surfactant 0­5% lauryl sulphate
Glycerol 5
Thickening  0­1%
agent Water 67

Humectant 2­10% Preservative,  qs

Perfume
 BRUSHLESS SHAVING STICK

Brushless shaving stick can be applied to face.

A continuous thin smear is left on the wetted skin which provides adequate
lubrication for the shaving operation.
The stick is composed of fatty or waxy materials, emulsifier, opacifier,
pigment.

Ingredients Quantity for 100 %
Sesame oil 35.35
Spermaceti 45.80
Stearin 7.6
Soap 5
Monoglycerides of  3
coconut oil  fatty acids
Titanium dioxide 2
Perfume 1.25
 AEROSOL SHAVING FOAM

•Aerosol shaving foams are o/w emulsions in which propellant droplets, liquefied
under pressure, form a substantial part of oil phase.
• when emulsion is discharged to the atmosphere, the dispersed propellant
droplets vaporize, producing a foam consisting of propellant vapour bubbles
surrounded by an aqueous surfactant phase.
 FORMULATION

Ingredients Concentration
Stearic acid 5.6
Palmitic acid 2.2
Isopropyl Myristate 1
Coco monethanolamide 0.3
Sodium lauryl ether sulphate 3.5
Triethanolamine 3.9
Glycerol 5
Water 78.5
Perfume qs
Concentrate 91.5
Propellants 8.5
EQUIPMENTS 
 DRY SHAVING PREPARATIONS

Dry shaving preparations are used when electric razor blade is used.

TYPES:
•Pre-electric Shave Lotion.
•Collapsible Foam Pre-electric Shave Lotion.
•Pre-electric Shave Gel Stick.
•Pre-electric Shave Talc Stick.
•Pre-electric Shave Powder.
 AFTER SHAVE PREPARATION

After shave preparations are used to relieve slight irritation or after glow and
provides a pleasant feeling of comfort and well being after shaving.
This is achieved by giving slight coolness, anaesthesia, mild astringency or
emolliency to the skin.

TYPES
•After Shave Lotion
•Quick Break Foam After Shave
•Crackling Foam Aerosol After Shave Lotion
•After Shave Gel
•After Shave Cream And Balm
•After Shave Powder
 REFERENCES
•Wilkinson J.B. , Moore R.J.; Harry’s  Cosmeticology;  Published by George 
Godwin; 7th edition;1982, Shaving Preparations; 156­189
•Tokeo Mitsui; New Cosmetic Science; Published by Elsevier Science Ltd;  Jan 
1997; 363