Shaving cream or shaving foam is applied to the face, or wherever else hair grows, to provide lubrication and avoid razor burn during shaving. Modern commercial creams are often sold in spray cans, but can also be purchased in tubs or tubes. Shaving creams in a can are commonly dispensed as a foam or a gel. Creams that are in tubes or tubs are commonly used with a shaving brush to produce a rich lather (most often used in wet shaving). Shaving creams commonly consist of a mixture of oils, soaps, surfactants, and water or alcohol, manufactured to ensure proper pH and consistency.
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—A.E. (Alfred Edward)
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