The Science Of Shaving Cream

The Science Of Shaving Cream

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Before there was actual “Shaving cream,” People used a sort of soap.

Shaving cream softens the skin, creating a more luxurious shave.

Before there was actual “Shaving cream,” People used a sort of soap.

Shaving cream softens the skin, creating a more luxurious shave.

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People soon realized that you can mix oils, fatty acids, and all sorts of perfumes to create a more enjoyable shave.

When all mixed together, these ingredients can produce different types of shaving “Softeners”.

People soon realized that you can mix oils, fatty acids, and all sorts of perfumes to create a more enjoyable shave.

When all mixed together, these ingredients can produce different types of shaving “Softeners”.

Shaving foam is the most commonly used of all the shaving products.

Shaving foam is the most commonly used of all the shaving products.

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In all of the foams, water is the In all of the foams, water is the most basic ingredient.most basic ingredient.

Then, there are 3 different Then, there are 3 different types of important acids used.types of important acids used.

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The 3 most common acids are Steric acid, Coconut acid, and Myristic acid.

Steric acid lowers the surface tension between the molecules that do not like to mix.

Coconut acid is used to control the pH of the solution.

Myristic acid, when added to the solution, bubbles and creates foam faster.

The 3 most common acids are Steric acid, Coconut acid, and Myristic acid.

Steric acid lowers the surface tension between the molecules that do not like to mix.

Coconut acid is used to control the pH of the solution.

Myristic acid, when added to the solution, bubbles and creates foam faster.

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Triethanolanmine is a organic base in the solution. It helps neutralize the pH and helps make the oils in the foam more soluble.

Triethanolanmine is a organic base in the solution. It helps neutralize the pH and helps make the oils in the foam more soluble.

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Hydroxides of Sodium and Potassium play a part in creating it also.

They make the fatty acids more soluble in the water. They too control the pH of the solution.

Glycerin is used to retain water, increasing the lather and stability.

Hydroxides of Sodium and Potassium play a part in creating it also.

They make the fatty acids more soluble in the water. They too control the pH of the solution.

Glycerin is used to retain water, increasing the lather and stability.

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To make shaving foam, the essential oils and To make shaving foam, the essential oils and acids are mixed. Then, the mixture is heated acids are mixed. Then, the mixture is heated

to180 degrees. After a certain amount of time, to180 degrees. After a certain amount of time, the mixture is cooled. Then, water, glycerin, the mixture is cooled. Then, water, glycerin, and triethanolamine are added. At this point, and triethanolamine are added. At this point,

perfumes or scents and added.perfumes or scents and added.

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