Thread: Rinsing between shaving passes bad for you?

I have heard a lot about rinsing between passes.......Is it bad for your skin if you rinse between passes? Is it good to rinse between passes? Or does it not make a difference whether you do or don't?

I used to rinse between re-lathering until a fellow in a thread mentioned that he didn't. I tried not rinsing between passes and I haven't rinsed between since. I don't think it would be harmful to the skin but I found that it is unnecessary.

I have no need to rinse between passes.I just keep lathering and shaving.My wife and sons think i take way too much time as it is!!!!!!

For me, it depends on time.

If I'm doing a weekday morning shave, then generally I'll re-lather without a rinse. But....if I'm lazing around on a weekend, I love a rinse and a quick hot hot towel between passes. To me, that feels very luxurious and relaxing. I don't think it has any effect on my skin though. My post shave is the same regardless, and later in the day my skin is always "normal".



Maxi

I never rinse between passes. I've just always looked at it as a waste of time if I'm just going to go and put more lather on my face. I can do all the rinsing I want with the cold water at the end of the shave.

Michael

I only rinse between passes if my lather is a little thick and I want to use the water on my face to thin it down a bit. I save time that way and sometimes that is important because I shave every day with a straight.


Take Care,
Richard

I don't rinse my face between passes, but I do wet a hand and re-moisten. I find that it helps with keeping my soap nice, slick and comfortable. I have crazy sensitive skin that dries out very easily, but I have not noticed a difference if I just lather away or rehydrate in between, but it is a bit more comfortable if I do. I certainly do not think either one could be bad for you, it just seems to be a matter of preference.

Happy Shaving.

I have always rinsed between passes, thought it was the done thing, sort of get the face clear of any hair or soap/cream left hanging about, will try without a rinse of my next shave.

I've done it both ways and feel pretty neutral either way as they accomplish the same thing. Nothing wrong with trying it out to see what works for you.

Interesting question. Here's my approach. First pass. Next I wet my hands with hot water. I use the wet hands to spread around any remaining lather, usually from my lower neck and around my ears. This does not create any lather, it just puts a smooth film of slickness all over my face. Then I re-lather and shave. I have no idea if it improves the shave, it's just habit. Part of the whole ritual. Go figure!