Thread: Nivea Post Shave Balm

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

I have never had Nivea Sensitive ASB burn, it has no alcohol. I wonder if you are allergic to one of the ingredients.

+1 to this, Nivea is fairly gentle and shouldn't burn. They do make a "Sensitive Skin" balm, so you may want to try that one if the problem persists.

First time felt like putting rubbing alcohol on a wound. I had some red areas so I guess it was just razor burn. The last time I did a better job shaving, waited about 30 secs to put on the balm and it was mostly just tingly. Maybe my face is also just adjusting.

I don't have an alum block, although I'll probably get one soon. Btw, how is the styptic pencil supposed to be used? I got a nick the other day and just rubbed it over it a bit. Seems awfully dry. Should I add some water or is it supposed to be used dry?

Thanks for the info, everyone. I didn't expect so many replies this fast.

Your right, a Styptic pencil is supposed used wet, by dipping in my warm water I use for shaving and then rub briskly on the brand new divit you just put on your puss. I bought 2 Nivea balms for sensitive skin on sale from my local Chemist, Drug Store, what you will, and it does seem to go on with a bit of sting, but overall works very well, I reccoment it highly, Also try Thayers alcohol free witch hazel, very soothing.

And a BBS shave to all!!!

tinkersd

Hello, jyaan:

Welcome to Straight Razor Place.

Don't forget, alum block will give you a little zing. If you have trouble with Nivea burning, I suggest not using alum for now.

Nivea has a lot of fans; it's great for the money. It should not burn. Then again, you could be either frying your skin with applying too much razor pressure, going over the same spot excessively, or something in the Nivea irritates your skin.

You might want to try witch hazel after the cold water rinse. I use Thayers Super Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera after every shave. That might help. Or try another aftershave balm, one that is all natural.

By the way, use the styptic pencil for nicks during your shave — it does a good job to stop the bleeding.

Regards,

Obie

I use Nivia regularly, and it shouldn't burn at all. It's one of the most mild after shave balms I've found. If it burns, there are only two possible explanations.

1. Your razor and/or technique is lacking and you're ending up with razor burn, even if you don't see it.

2. You are allergic/sensitive to one of the ingrediants.


You fan figure out which pretty easily. On your next day off, or whenever you think you can skip shaving for the day, put some on your face and see what happens. If it burns, it's the balm. If not, it your technique or razor.

Great tip, thanks. I just tried it and I didn't feel and burning or irritation, so it must have been razor burn. I think my skin is also just adjusting to using a razor -- I used to use clippers because I hated shaving.

Hello,
I am using Nivea regularly without any problems. It works great for me.

The chamomile in it doesn't really agree with my skin. Chamomile tea also gives me a very bad stomach. Everyone is sensitive to different things. I have rather sensitive skin, wasting bit of money figuring out which soaps work for me. Is worth keeping ingredients list from any products that dont so you can compare with ones that do before buying something new. Enjoy the learning curve.

Originally Posted by jyaan

Btw, how is the styptic pencil supposed to be used? I got a nick the other day and just rubbed it over it a bit. Seems awfully dry. Should I add some water or is it supposed to be used dry?

Run water over the styptic pencil to activate it before applying to your nicks.

It's been a very long time since I used my styptic pencil but I believe you are supposed to wet the end before using it. Looking at the box my styptic pencil came on confirmed this. The instructions read " wet and pass onto the interested area. If anything else fails read the instructions! :-)