Thread: Skin toughening?

Good to know Scott.

Justin

Beginner barefooters sometimes use benzoin tincture to toughen the skin on their soles. I cannot recommend this for the face (I can't recommend it even for feet, in fact) - just to mention it in regard to the tanning idea

Cheers
Ivo

One more little tid bit...I remember a barber once telling me that a pre-shave application of bay rum would not only help tighten up the skin, but also lift the whiskers. Is it the Carribean bay oil? Or just the alcohol? In which case maybe any alcohol based aftershave, or just alcohol/witch hazel might work??

I also remember (I think) hearing, or reading something similar about a pre-shave application of block alum (not a styptic pencil mind you).


Scott

You guys heard of "exfoliation"? It's a process common in skin care circles that removes dead skin cells and promotes new skin cell growth. It doesn't toughen up the skin like leather but keeps it young, firm and supple (soft, smooth, etc.). The process desensitises sensitive skin to some degree but does not "tan" your face.

It's been noted before and I belive this to be true, proper shaving with a straight razor exfoliates your skin, helping to keep it young, firm and supple. You can't avoid old age, but you can certainly slow the process by shaving with a straight razor .

Razor burn occurs when you take off too much skin and suggests improper shaving and this can be bad for your face.

Glen F

Originally Posted by FUD

Razor burn occurs when you take off too much skin and suggests improper shaving and this can be bad for your face.

Although a bit of sensitivity is to be expected when switching to straight-razor shaving?
I'm in my second week, and although I practice proper pre- and post-shave treatment, still experiencing more sensitivity....

Originally Posted by bikeguy1

Although a bit of sensitivity is to be expected when switching to straight-razor shaving?
I'm in my second week, and although I practice proper pre- and post-shave treatment, still experiencing more sensitivity....

I didn't start experiencing little irritation until maybe the end of the third week. But now really good shaves. Good luck,

Justin