A shaving lubricant which consists essentially of approximately 3 parts by volume of distilled white vinegar and approximately one part of citrus fruit juice. In an optimum form, the fruit juice is approximately one-half lemon juice and one-half lime juice and approximately 100 International units of vitamin E are dissolved in approximately four liquid ounces of the liquid mixture. A method of shaving wherein the area to be shaved is lathered, a sharpened edge of a razor blade is liberally sprayed with the lubricant, and the sprayed blade edge is used to shave the lathered area, respraying the blade edge after each removal of lather therefrom.
An activator fluid for a water remoistenable glue is provided. The fluid includes an effective amount of acetic acid and water and may optionally include a fragrance and coloring matter. The activator fluid rapidly wets and penetrates the surface of remoistenable glue layers and may be used on automatic envelope flap moistening and sealing devices to ensure proper moistening and sealing of envelopes and the like.
A composition for treating the blade of a razor by applying a non-foamable lubricant and solubilizer mixture via an aerosolization system directly to the razor blade immediately before shaving such that shaving can be performed in the absence of first applying any shaving preparation directly to the area to be shaved.
A shaving preparation aid with ingredients for lubricating the skin, extending razor edge life and post-shave skin conditioning. A basic water-alcohol mix is further combined with an edible, dietary or otherwise soluble or wetable mucilate, preferably psyllium fiber, to realize, in this fundamental form, a combination sufficient to achieve the aforesaid properties. Other substances are disclosed such as polyether(s), vitamin E (tocopherol), glycerol, lecithin and perfumes that, in combination with the basics, serve to promote one property over the others or add more aesthetic character to the invention. The compositiors are applied to the skin as both pre- and post-shave conditioners, as well as to the blade edge for preservation.
A method and apparatus for treating the blade of a razor head by applying a non-foamable liquid lubricant and solubilizer mixtue via an aerosolization system directly to the razor blade immediately before shaving such that shaving can be performed in the absence of first applying any shaving preparation directly to the area to be shaved.