Thread: Skin types?

neck irritation is a common complaint mainly because it can be difficult to maintain the blade angle. good ways to minimize the pain are avoiding alcohol based a/s splashes- try witch-hazel instead, using alum after the shave.

shaving soap that are meant for sensitive skin are generally scented with only essential oils or left unscented... either way they are great shaves.

if your questions was more about regular bath type soaps you might want to go to the gentleman's quarters (TGQ) and email Colleen about options. she is a member here (churley) and makes some amazing soaps and creams.

hmm i consider myself to have slightly oily skin, not particularly sensitive. i remember seeing somewhere pictures/descriptions of general skin types. a dermatologist would be a doctor who's specialized in skin - they would be probably the best reference.
in any case if you have history of skin problems you may want to double check the ingredients before purchasing shaving soaps.
other than that, i think all of our members with sensitive skin find shaving with a straight razor the method most easy on the face.