General Questions about the 2-in-1 Facial Cleanser + Shaving Cream
1. How does the 2-in-1 Facial Cleanser + Shaving Cream work?
This product has been designed to simplify your daily routine: on the one hand it acts as detox facial cleanser, eliminating fat, toxins and blackheads; and at the same time it is a natural shaving cream. It softens hair and facilitates a smoother, more precise shave. This way, you save time and space, and you take care of your skin with a single stroke.
2. Why choose a 2-in-1 product instead of two separate products?
Because it combines the effectiveness of two steps in one: fewer products in your bathroom, less routine time, and more results. Furthermore, since it is premium and natural men's skincare, your skin receives care and protection without compromising its health. It is ideal for practical men looking for a shaving without irritation and one clean and purified skin.
3. What skin types is it suitable for?
Thanks to its natural formula and its pH 5 respects the skin barrier, is suitable for all skin types: oily, combination, dry and even sensitive. It is designed for men looking for effectiveness without irritation, even on delicate skin.
4. Can it be used on acne-prone skin?
Yes. Thanks to its detoxifying action and sea salt, it helps deeply cleanse pores and reduce the buildup of impurities that cause pimples and blackheads. Its gentle texture doesn't clog the skin and is suitable even for acne-prone skin.
5. Can I use it to cleanse the eye countour area?
Yes, its gentle formula is ideal for cleansing the eye area before applying your treatment for puffy eyes, dark circles, and crow's feet. And thanks to its chamomile, it helps reduce the morning puffiness. Therefore, it's the first step in your eye area care routine.
6. What benefits does its natural formula provide?
Unlike other products with sulfates or harsh chemicals, this cleanser + shaving cream contains ingredients from natural and organic skincare as organic aloe vera and organic chamomile, known for their soothing and moisturizing properties. It is also a vegan product, and free of parabens, silicones and petroleum derived oils.
7. How is it used correctly?
Very simple:
- As a Facial Cleanser: Apply to damp skin morning and night, massage in with circular movements, and rinse with water.
- As a Shaving Cream, apply a thin layer to your damp beard, shave with gentle strokes, and rinse.
This way, your skin will be clean, fresh, and protected in one step.
8. Does it really deep clean and fight blackheads?
Yes. Its detox action, together with sea salt and natural extracts, helps to deep cleanse pores, eliminate dead cells, and reduce blackheads. It's an effective solution for keeping men's skin healthier and fresher.
9. Can it also be used to cleanse your beard?
If it's a typical week-long beard, our Extra Gent's is ideal for deep cleansing and eliminating the built-up bacteria that can cause those annoying itches. You'll also notice that, thanks to its creamy texture, once you rinse it off with water, your beard will be so soft that you'll hardly need to moisturize it.
If, on the other hand, you have a very long beard, we recommend a different type of cleansing texture, such as a foam.
10. Does it help shape your beard and mustache?
Yes, your creamy and consistent texture It facilitates control of the blade in areas such as the neck, cheeks or mustache contour, allowing for a much closer shave than with conventional foam.
11. What packaging does it have and how much does it contain?
It comes in a 100% recyclable and 100% recycled RPET bottle, of black color to protect the formula and preserve its natural properties. Plus, with this type of packaging and dispenser, you only touch what you're going to use, ensuring better hygiene and product longevity.
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Questions about the FACIAL CLEANSER function
1. What is a facial cleanser and what is it used for?
A facial cleanser is a product designed to remove impurities, excess sebum, dirt, and pollution residue from the face. Its main function is to cleanse without over-drying, preparing the skin for other skincare steps such as moisturizing or treatments. For men, it helps combat problems such as excess oil due to thicker, oilier skin, providing a detoxifying effect thanks to ingredients like sea salt.
2. How often should I use this facial cleanser?
Ideally, use it twice a day: in the morning to refresh your skin and remove the sebum accumulated overnight, and at night to remove the day's dirt.
If you have dry skin, this facial cleanser is ideal because it doesn't dry out your skin, but remember to always moisturize after each cleansing.
3. Can I wash with just water instead of using cleanser?
Water helps, but it doesn't remove oil, sweat, or accumulated toxins. Our Extra Gent's facial cleanser is formulated with natural ingredients like aloe vera and organic chamomile that deeply cleanse without harming the skin.
4. What's the difference between a facial cleanser and a body wash?
Body washes tend to be more harsh and alkaline, which can dry out or irritate facial skin by altering its natural pH (around 5.5). A facial cleanser is gentler, with moisturizing and balancing ingredients like vegetable glycerin and aloe vera, so as not to strip the skin of essential oils, preventing irritation or premature aging.
5. Why is it not advisable to use body soap on the face?
Because body washes are more aggressive and alter the natural pH of facial skin. Our cleanser maintains a pH 5 that respects the human skin barrier.
6. How should I apply this cleanser?
You can use it on a dry or wet face. Apply a thin layer of product, massaging in circular motions, rinse with water, and gently pat dry with a towel without rubbing. Use morning and night for best results.
7. Is it normal for pimples to appear when you first start using it?
Yes, a "skin purge" can occur, which accelerates cell renewal. It's temporary and means the cleanser is working deeply.
8. What benefits does it provide as a facial cleanser for men?
Its effect detox helps prevent blackheads, eliminate toxins and prepare the skin for more effective hydration.
Questions about the SHAVING CREAM function
1. What is the 2-in-1 shaving cream for?
It moisturizes and softens hair, lubricates skin, so the razor glides smoothly, and helps achieve a closer shave, reducing irritation and redness.
2. What is the difference between this natural shaving cream and a conventional shaving foam?
Conventional foams use chemical propellants and harsh foaming agents that can irritate and dry out the skin. A natural cream, with ingredients like vegetable glycerin, aloe vera, and essential oils is more gentle, deeply moisturizes, softens beard hair better, and prevents inflammation, offering a more comfortable and environmentally friendly shave.
3. Does a natural shaving cream help prevent irritation and cuts?
Yes, by creating a lubricating barrier with ingredients like sunflower wax and jojoba esters, which allow the razor to glide smoothly. It softens hair better than foams, reducing pulling and nicks, while aloe vera and chamomile soothe the skin while shaving, minimizing redness.
4. Can a natural shaving cream dry out your skin?
No, if it's formulated with moisturizers like vegetable glycerin and aloe vera, it maintains moisture balance even while shaving. Unlike drying foams, this one respects the skin barrier. Our Extra Gent's leaves skin soft and nourished thanks to oils like wheat germ.
5. Can a natural shaving cream be used on sensitive skin or those with folliculitis?
Absolutely, with hypoallergenic ingredients like aloe vera and chamomile that soothe inflammation. It cleanses and shaves with warm water; it softens hair without irritation, reducing folliculitis better than harsh foams, and strengthens skin with vitamin E.
6. How should I use it for an optimal shave?
Wash your face with warm water (ideally after showering), apply an even layer to wet skin, shave with gentle strokes, and rinse the razor after each use.
7. Does a natural shaving cream help combat skin aging?
Indirectly, yes, by protecting during shaving and removing impurities with sea salt, while antioxidants like vitamin E fight free radicals. It's more gentle than foams, preventing irritations that accelerate aging in men.
8. Is a creamy or foamy shaving cream better?
Creamy is superior for deeply softening hair, with moisturizers like glycerin; conventional foams are less effective and harsher. Choose a natural one for a gentle and effective shave on all beard types.
9. Does it help shape the beard?
Yes. Its texture allows for better control in the neck, cheeks, and mustache areas, facilitating a close, irritation-free shave.
10. What mistakes should I avoid when shaving?
Don't prepare your skin dry or use foams with sulfates or alcohol, as they dry out and cause cuts. With this cream, you'll not only shave, but also take care of your skin thanks to soothing ingredients like aloe vera and organic chamomile.
11. Can I use a natural shaving cream if I have a long beard?
Yes, apply it to the areas you want to shave to soften the hair and protect the skin underneath. Its formula with essential oils prevents itching and maintains moisture, making it gentler than conventional products for long or partial beards.
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