Thread: Face is really sensitive anything i can do about that

So i have been shaving for a while, and after ever shave i get razor burn is there any way i can toughing my face but, like oil or something like that,

I would imagine you are either doing too many passes or using too much pressure. I'll assume the razor is proper sharp. I have sensitive skin and even though I've been doing this for years now too many passes or pressure or even too steep an angle will give me a little burn.

Too much pressure on the razor is most likely the cause of your razor burn. Creams and balms will hasten recovery, but dealing with the cause of the problem, too much pressure, is most likely to get you quicker results.

Agree, my face was starting to get sensitive and drying out, my barber recommended not shaving every day because of my skin being too senstiive. It wasn't, i was using way too much pressure. You should barely be able to feel the razor. If you're already just using the weight of the blade and no more, try backing that off a bit to, and try small short strokes that don't go over the same area too much

You may also try watching blade angles. For a post shave I do a cold water rence, apply liberal amounts of Witch Hazel, and Truefitt and Hill AS balm. I just started using the TH balm because it came in a sampler of creams. The witch hazel is around $4 and the sampler is about $16 you may give them a try. Best luck.

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Devilpup

Much good advice above, the reason probably lies in too much pressure. That being said, and things being what they are, while working on improving shave technique you might find that a shave oil can help. It helps with the glide and therefore reduces a little of the stress on the skin. I usually don't use one just because it's not something I really need, but sometimes when I pamper myself I'll use one and the shaves feel smoother and with less chance of any razor burn. This is especially true if your lather is on the dry side.

Incidentally, many shave oils consist chiefly of grape seed oil so you can use that in a pinch to see if it's any help at all for you. I apply it under the lather, as in, I wash/moisten my face with water, then apply the oil, then lather over that. I know they say to use 2-3 drops but I definitely use more than that Sometimes I'll add more oil before relathering as well. Certainly helps for dry skin as well.

Originally Posted by Zargart

is there any way i can toughing my face but, like oil or something like that,

No. I used to think that way in in my early shaving days, that abrasion and conditioning would somehow toughen my skin up. It doesn't work that way. For sensitive skin your best bet is extra pre-shave prep, a very light touch and a very sharp razor. Using a straight razor is the mildest form of shaving that I've found, but I fully admit that the extra care, prep and excellent products I now use are also responsible for that.

My first few months of straight shaving left me with terrible razor burn. All post above were the reason why, but even trying all of the suggestions I could read didn't fix the burn entirely. The only product I have found that does what it says on the box is "Bump Patrol." Instant relief, and all burn is gone after about 12 hours. It smells like rubbing alcohol, but it is a great product. I do a cold rinse, BP, and a Bay Rum AS and have had no razor burn since.