Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) is the medical term for razor burn.
Although waxing, laser hair removal and sugaring are a growing popular choice for millions of men and women, shaving is the hair removal method most recommended by dermatologists.
Marketing campaign convinced the women of North America to shave their body hair. Notably, women in the other parts of the world do not engage on masse in this ritual. Even in French Canada, the habit is not largely undertaken. It all began with the May, 1915 edition of Harper's Bazaar magazine that featured a model sporting the latest fashion. She wore a sleeveless evening gown that exposed, for the first time in fashion, her bare shoulders, and her armpits.
The average man's face contains anywhere from 5,000 to 25,000 whiskers.
The average man will spend 60 hours shaving each year.
A man spends 3,300 hours or 138 days of his life shaving his whiskers.
Shaving, Tweezing or waxing does not cause hair to grow back thicker or fuller.
Your hair grows in response to individual biochemistry and hormones. Heredity, genes, race, medications taken, physical and mental stress and diet influence these hormones.
Alexander the Great observed that beards could be easily grabbed by the enemy during battle and insisted his troops fight with clean-shaven faces.
The straight cut-throat blade was introduced in the middle ages.
Peter the Great of Russia imposed a tax on beards, which was collected at every town gate.
Hair grows faster during the day than at night.
The ideal shaving angle is 28-32 degrees.
Shaving cream was only made for men until the industry specifically targeted women in 1986 by manufacturing the whipped magic specifically for women.
Archeologists believe that caveman used clams and shark teeth to shave with, 20,000 years ago in the stonge age.
Nearly 70% of women prefer a clean shaven man.
5 million is the number of hair follicles covering the human body.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Follique if I have aspirin allergies?
No, if you have true aspirin allergies, do not use ingrown hair fighting products unless approved by your doctor.
Can I use Follique on my face?
Yes, we have thousands of male customers who use Follique on their faces and have for years. However, every person has different skin and you should begin use cautiously. Do not rub the Follique on, it will exfoliate the skin with out rubbing and rubbing the product on can increase exfoliation too much causing irritation. Begin Follique or Shave Aid use on the face 1-2x a week to start. Increase use as needed and spot treat areas if it is not needed over the entire face.
Can I use Follique with tanning lotion?
Do not use them on the same day as the Follique will accelerate the tanning lotion, causing a mismatched tan where you applied both.
Is it better to use warm water when shaving beards or legs?
Although Beard hair is as tough as copper wire, applying warm water causes hair to expand, making it softer and easier to cut. The force required to cut beard hair is reduced by almost 70% after a 2-minute application of warm water.
Does shaving help with exfoliation?
Yes. A person's face is composed of an outermost layer of skin that is primarily made up of dead skin cells. When a person shaves while his or her skin is wet, these dead skin cells are removed. While shaving, a person removes about as much skin as hair.
Does Follique help with exfoliating the area?
Yes. Follique and Shave-Aid ingrown hair fighting products help to exfoliate the area it is applied to as well as cause the hair to lift up out of the skin and disinfect the area, in case infection is stirring.
Can too much Follique cause over-exfoliaton?
Yes. When starting with any ingrown hair fighting product, the individual should start gradually, no more than 2-3x a week to start, increasing use as needed. If too much product is applied to an area, over exfoliation can occur, which may cause the skin to appear thin or slightly discolored. Always begin new products slowly, increasing or decreasing use based on your own personal skin type. One was of usage will never work for everyone.
Can you spot treat a single ingrown hair 2-3 times in a day with Follique?
Yes. If you have an inflamed ingrown hair, you can dab the area with a cotton ball and Follique 2-3x a day for no more than 2-3 days. If the issue has not resolved itself in that time, see your doctor. The Follique will exfoliate and disinfect the area as it helps the hair to work its way out. Don't pick or squeeze the ingrown as it is infected and this can spread the infection or exasperate it.
If you wish to achieve an even closer shave (as many barbers do) apply some more lather from your brush (add more cream if necessary) to the areas you wish to shave again. Keep everything moist. This is one of the extra advantages of using a brush. For most guys, re-shaving certain areas with the grain should do the job. Profes
But, don't overshave. Too much shaving will cause skin irritation and the dreaded razor burn and shaving rash.
Rinse the blade thoroughly before you put it away. (The water temperature isn't going to have any impact on bacteria; you're rinsing the blade to get rid of hairs, shaving cream, oils, and gunk, not to kill bacteria. You'd need to boil the razor for that or rinse it in alcohol, which is not necessary.) After rinsing, shake the razor, but do not wipe the blade with a towel or tissue - that will just make it dull faster.
General information regarding Follique Ingrown Hair and Razor Bump Products:
Follique helps to alleviate ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Follique can be used by men or women who get ingrown hairs, razor bumps, or razor rash from waxing, electrolysis, laser hair removal, sugaring or other forms of razor hair removal. It is recommended that users of Follique refer to the specific usage instructions for the particular area of the body where you plan to apply the product. Please refer to product usage cards, our website or contact us directly at usage@follique.com if you are unsure of how to use the product. As a general rule when using Follique, it is recommended to start slow and apply only a small amount in a controlled manner to the trouble spots of the skin every two to three days for the first ten days. If you feel you need to use more product, increase frequency of use after this time. If you feel you need to use less of the product, please do so immediately after recognizing over drying or unwanted irritation.
What can I expect?
Follique is an exfoliant and should be used sparingly and applied only to the problem areas of skin.
You may experience with Follique: exfoliation; dryness; light peeling; redness & raised bumps to get smaller; hair to lift through the exfoliated skin; pimple like irritation to decrease; slight stinging if applied to freshly shaven and wet skin; a white chalky residue on the sides of the bottle.
· People with true aspirin allergies should not use Follique
· Pregnant women should consult their physician before using Follique
· If Accutane, Buff Pads, exfoliants or loofah pads are used, Follique should not be used within 48 hours of treatment as the combined chemicals may cause burning of the skin.
· Follique should be kept away from color sensitive clothing or carpeting as it may cause staining.
Bikini/Brazilian Waxing and Shaving Customers:
It is recommended that Follique be used prior to waxing and shaving to cleanse the area. After waxing it is recommended that the newly waxed client wait 1-2 days to apply Follique. The fresh wax leaves the skins pores open and highly sensitive. If Follique is applied directly after it can have a slight stinging affect which can create some general discomfort for the client. It is recommended that you wait a minimum of 1-3 days after waxing treatment before applying Follique. After that, waxing users should apply it every 2-3 days in between waxing appointments for clean, clear, bump free fresh looking skin.
Face/Neck/Back Customers:
If using Follique on the face, please be aware that Follique is an exfoliant. As you apply Follique to the face it is recommended that you start slowly. Follique should be used sparingly and applied with a cotton tip to only the trouble spots of the skin. It is recommended that you apply Follique every 2-3 days for the first ten days. After initial start up, use can be increased depending upon the skin care need.
Wholesale Customers:
To order from a customer service representative, contact 1 800 403 9165 to set up an account. To order online, once you have set up an account a customer service rep can give you instructions that are easy to use for simple online order at the convenience of your computer.
