Thread: Sensitive skin issues.

Originally Posted by earcutter

I don't know if that's as obvious as it should be either ??

You might think so - but I got so hung up on shaving with a straight razor, I did manage to broaden the definition of 'gliding' considerably. I blame learning to hone and shave at the same time, it was one of the more silly things I've done to date!

I wouldn't say effortless... But its not a ton of effort either. I would say it felt better today because i stropped with less pressure(the weight of the razor) and i think there for had a better edge. i think i was stropping with too much pressure before. But I would say while im shaving i feel like its going good. then after shave balm(equal parts raw shea butter, and coconut oil) two things im NOT allergic to so its not that like I said before. then BAM 5 or 10 minutes later i look like that. and if you look at the pick even above on my cheek area where the razor doesnt contact even reddens up a bit. But i guess ill keep on lightening up until i get the muscle memory and finesse. Ill keep updating this as i get better(Hopefully)

Try applying skin lotion or Nivea balm several times each day until you get the razor burn under control. While you may not be sensitive to the shave soap it may your skin is drying excessively. You need to keep your face well hydrated during your learning curve.


Good luck

Dave

Swanny21, you say you are not allergic to shea butter. As in life, so goes the state of our immune systems. Allergic to a lot one decade, or what ever time lapse, not allergic for next "x" period of time. Try no shea butter for a while and see what the results are. I have allergic reactions to a lot of the standard additives in the various soaps/creams. But have found that if they are of minute amounts, then no reaction. Ya gotta try many combinations to find what works for you. And before I forget again, get some pure aloe gel to use after you rinse your face. Your face will send you thank you cards.

Yeah the aloe is the ingredient i'm waiting for, ordered some online. guess ill try making it in different ratios then see if it helps.

I wouldn't rule out your aftershave as the guilty party. I had a really bad reaction to my aftershave after my 4th straight shave (before that I used nivia balsm), I came out all blotchey and red. I have been using this particular aftershave for years without any issues at all. The only thing I can think of as to why it happened is, a straight shave seems to take more skin off during the process (I'm still new to the game and probably still using too much pressure but it is getting better) and the fresh new exposed skin is much more delicate. It is purely a guess but I've not used aftershave again and I've not had the reaction again.

Ouch...it may take a few weeks for your face to adjust to a straight, just like an electric razor, but I'd ease up on the handle and let the blade glide through the beard. Some good cucumbers post shaving may also help to cool the skin irritation. Stay with it.

Pressure and angle

Finish with Nivea for sensitive skin

Pressure is a big deal. I still catch myself from time to time.