November 1st marks the kick off of Movember! For 30 days, men around the world will grow moustaches aka, “The Mo” in an effort to raise awareness for prostate, testicular cancer and men’s mental health. The rules are simple: start Movember 1st clean shaven. Grow a moustache for the entire month of Movember. (no beards, no goatees).
If you are joining your Mo brothers and sisters this year, these Movember Essentials and tips are for you:
1. Serious Tools
Maintain a trim upper-lip with a sophisticated and stylish shaving set. Penhaligon’s Nickel Shaving Set is timeless in design and purpose. If you are a classic gentleman, this is the perfect excuse to treat your mo to the highest quality shave set to suit your refined style. This elegant nickel-plated set is hand-assembled in Sheffield (British excellence) and comprises a classic shaving brush made from ethically sourced badger hair, and a streamlined razor with a Gillette Mach 3 blade. After you have shaved all areas around your mo, trim any unruly hairs using scissors or clippers, then comb the moustache down and cut hairs that fall below your lip line.
2. Shaving Gels, Creams, Soaps and Brushes
Keep non mo areas of your face clean shaven with a high quality shave cream. There are many available however, you should be selective and choose one with non-irritating ingredients. If you are wary of using a shaving brush, we say, try it at least once and most likely, you will not be able to go brushless again. Most men say that it just feels better and helps extend the life of a shaving cream as you tend to use less with a brush. Also, if you want to get into the wonderful world of shaving soaps, you will need a brush.
Below are our top picks for shaving creams, soaps and brushes:
Recipe for Men Clear Shave Gel
A clear-blue, non foaming, maximum-comfort shaving gel that softens and lifts facial hair for effortless shaving. It comes with a little extra bite, which proves that it really works. Lemon extract refreshes, classic Aloe Vera moisturizes and anti-inflammatory allantoin minimizes razor burn.
Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Cream (Available in Tube and Jar)
Created in 1902 and taking its name from Blenheim Palace the seat of one of England’s most respected bloodlines, Blenheim Bouquet is a bracing mix of citrus oils, spices and woods. Inhaling Blenheim Bouquet today it is hard to imagine it was created over one hundred years ago. It is a fragrance that has continually adapted to every twist and turn of its existence. Blenheim Bouquet is discreet, sensual and immaculately turned out with a flash of heritage flourish. Made from the finest ingredients, Penhaligon’s traditional shaving soaps and creams have excellent stubble softening and conditioning properties ensuring a close shave and beautifully scented skin.
Penhaligon’s English Fern Shaving Soap in Wooden Bowl
Created in 1910, English Fern is a completely unique, fresh and earthy tonic of a fragrance. Field-fresh clover, lavender and geranium bed down with woods, patchouli and moss to create a rich, spiced green scent that oozes Englishness. It captures that slightly soapy, just washed feeling with elegance and a touch of sensuality. Penhaligon’s traditional shaving soaps and creams have excellent stubble softening and conditioning properties ensuring a close shave and beautifully scented skin. Use with one of Penhaligon’s classic badger hair brushes to create a rich lather.
Penhaligon’s Nickel Travel Shaving Brush
This travel shaving brush is made from ethically sourced badger hair. Perfect for applying Penhaligon’s traditional shaving soaps and creams. The brush head can be retracted into the handle to avoid damage on your travels.
3. After Shave
Nourish and soothe your skin post shave with a hydrating balm or moisturizer. Recipe for Men Facial Moisturizer+ is a slightly heavier deep-hydrator with a unique complex of vitamins, minerals and herbs, olive extract and seaweed to soften and hydrate the skin all day, no matter the conditions. This formula is optimal for men who are exposed to dry environments, shower frequently or have naturally dry skin.
3. A Hydrating Oil
Keep your mo’s edges in check with a super-lubricating shave oil. It’s clear, so you can can sculpt a defined shape while keeping your mo hair soft and non offensive to your partner when getting close. We highly recommend Penhaligon’s Sartorial Beard Oil. A mo must to keep your beard in tip top condition. This fast absorbing oil contains a blend of sunflower, grape seed and wheat germ, softening the beard and hydrating the skin. And, as the oil is lightly scented with Sartorial, it provides the added bonus of keeping the beard smelling as good as it looks. Discover the entire Penhaligon’s Sartorial line here.
Mo Tips:
Going Against the Grain : Avoid shaving against the grain as it can cut hair below the skin and cause ingrown hairs or more serious infections, not to mention pain and discomfort.
The Rinse: Rinse with lukewarm water at first to clean the face of leftover shaving product, then splash with cold water to close up the pores. This will help prevent razor bumps and promote even hair growth.
Shower Shaving Tip: Don’t do it! Shaving while in the shower can actually leave the skin too soft and do more damage by removing layers of healthy skin cells. Wait to shave until after you are out of the shower and let your skin calm down a bit.
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