Washing face after shaving

The other day I was talking to a younger friend of mine who just started learning the art of SR shaving. I explained to him how I wash my face after a shave with cold water, to still some irritation and close the pores, before putting on aftershave lotion, if needed. My sister overheard our conversation and said that when she has removed her makeup she is washing her face with lukewarm water and later with cold. This is to cleanse all the pores so there won't be anything trapped inside when the cold water closes them.

Not sure if the same principles applies to shaving, the products we use don't have much in common with makeup (I guess). But it kind of makes sense to clean your face before closing the pores with cold water, so there won't be any soap or cream stuck there. I started doing this now. Better safe than sorry :)

Just thought I'd share this, since I hadn't really though of it maybe there is someone else who haven't...

I use hot, wet bar towel from a microwave I have in the Shave Den(small cramped bathroom) to cleanse the face after the shave, it removes any lather left also. Then I follow up immediately with an alum bar.

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Originally Posted by Hirlau

I use hot, wet bar towel from a microwave I have in the Shave Den(small cramped bathroom) to cleanse the face after the shave, it removes any lather left also. Then I follow up immediately with an alum bar.

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You have a microwave in the bathroom? :dropjaw: I should get one for my bathroom as well!! :D

I got the smallest one Wal Mart had, just big enough for a plate,,, soak folded bar towel in water,,,, place on plate 1 minute high,,, nice steamy towel.

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Originally Posted by JackeHj

The other day I was talking to a younger friend of mine who just started learning the art of SR shaving. I explained to him how I wash my face after a shave with cold water, to still some irritation and close the pores, before putting on aftershave lotion, if needed. My sister overheard our conversation and said that when she has removed her makeup she is washing her face with lukewarm water and later with cold. This is to cleanse all the pores so there won't be anything trapped inside when the cold water closes them.

Not sure if the same principles applies to shaving, the products we use don't have much in common with makeup (I guess). But it kind of makes sense to clean your face before closing the pores with cold water, so there won't be any soap or cream stuck there. I started doing this now. Better safe than sorry :)

Just thought I'd share this, since I hadn't really though of it maybe there is someone else who haven't...

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Sorry but your pores do not change size and that's a medical fact. The skin around the pores can plump up which gives it the appearance of changes but that's all it is.

I know many believe the pores can change size. An Urban myth I guess.

However personally I do a hot towel after shaving with shave cream reapplied and then follow with a cold water wash. it just feels good.

Everyone is a bit different. Personally, cold water to rinse off lather, put on alum and rinse off with cold water, pat dry and apply aftershave. Actually cold water start to finish.

Bob

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Sorry but your pores do not change size and that's a medical fact. The skin around the pores can plump up which gives it the appearance of changes but that's all it is.

I know many believe the pores can change size. An Urban myth I guess.

However personally I do a hot towel after shaving with shave cream reapplied and then follow with a cold water wash. it just feels good.

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This is what I typically do as well, it seems to be the most effective post shave routine to keep my skin happy.

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Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Sorry but your pores do not change size and that's a medical fact. The skin around the pores can plump up which gives it the appearance of changes but that's all it is.

I know many believe the pores can change size. An Urban myth I guess.

However personally I do a hot towel after shaving with shave cream reapplied and then follow with a cold water wash. it just feels good.

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Okay! But they still open and close with hot and cold water though? Or is this also wrong...? Becouse thats more my point than the pores changing size. Or am I totally wrong? :)

For me, hot water after a shave doesn't feel good at all. Feels like I'm making my skin irritated even if it wasn't after the shave. So I guess that is all a matter of skintype and personal preference.

No, the pores never change size at all under any circumstances.

I do a light rinse with hot water, towel off. Then, I grab some Aqua-Velva so I can intensify the burn.

Ohhhh yeah! :roflmao

OP:
Interesting. I personally just rinse with cold water after shaving, simply because it feels better than warm water.

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Originally Posted by Firefighter2

OP:
Interesting. I personally just rinse with cold water after shaving, simply because it feels better than warm water.

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Seriously, This is true! :tu

I have a small barbecue in the shave den and a little refrigerator. After shaving, I rinse with whatever water is coming out of the tap, which I follow up with some ribs and ice cold beer.

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Originally Posted by WW243

I have a small barbecue in the shave den and a little refrigerator. After shaving, I rinse with whatever water is coming out of the tap, which I follow up with some ribs and ice cold beer.

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That sounds the way to go, Bill! :bow

I use a microwaved towel over lather as a pre-shave.
Really have to pay attention - can be hot enough to burn you.

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Originally Posted by WW243

I have a small barbecue in the shave den and a little refrigerator. After shaving, I rinse with whatever water is coming out of the tap, which I follow up with some ribs and ice cold beer.

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Originally Posted by WW243

I have a small barbecue in the shave den and a little refrigerator. After shaving, I rinse with whatever water is coming out of the tap, which I follow up with some ribs and ice cold beer.

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Yepp! Forget the microwave, this sounds like the way to go! I'll install them on the few areas in my shave den that isn't crammed with shaving products and gear. And if there isn't any room left for my shaving gear in the bathroom, Ill just set up a mirror in the kitchen and shave over the sink... Gotta love the bachelor life! :D

I wipe excess lather off with a hot washcloth and I follow that with a full fledged rinse with a cold washcloth. Nothing special but it feels good afterwards.

I then follow up with Nivea for Men post shave balm.

I shave and rinse with cold water. On the rare occasion I use hot water during my shave I still rinse my face with cold. Just feels better than hot, but I frequently have cold showers as well. It's a real pick me up!

a simple approach....

Martin de Candre Soap: Wipe off excess lather, Thayer's, AS

All other soaps/creams: Rinse with room temp water, pat dry, Thayer's, AS

I do let the Thayer's dry before applying AS

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Originally Posted by WW243

I have a small barbecue in the shave den and a little refrigerator. After shaving, I rinse with whatever water is coming out of the tap, which I follow up with some ribs and ice cold beer.

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What, no bacon...?

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Originally Posted by maliboy67

I shave and rinse with cold water. On the rare occasion I use hot water during my shave I still rinse my face with cold. Just feels better than hot, but I frequently have cold showers as well. It's a real pick me up!

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I'm not man enough to take cold showers but I am a cold water shaver. I rinse the soap off of my face when I'm finished with warm water.