Thread: Slow Healing Skin

Hi everybody,

I don't shave very often (3 times per week at best) and it looks like the irritation spots just carry over from one shave to another. I recently hadn't shaved for a full week and I was still seeing an irritation spot that I gotten 2 weeks ago. And I was seeing it BEFORE I shaved.

So I'm concluding that I my skin is just healing slowly.

I use the Nivea Sensitive aftershave balm and will occasionally put some skin lotion based on Aloe Vera.

Anybody else have a similar problem? What can I do to accelerate this healing process? Is purchasing a better AS the solution, or is a daily investment in skin care necessary?

Have you tried plain old Witch Hazel? Cools, soothes and no burn.

Not yet. Any good-yet-cheap brand you recommend?

Actually I pick it up at a Dollar Tree. Cheaper than CVS Drugs.

Once the horse is out of the barn door it's too late to talk about stopping it.

Your issue isn't to repair it's to prevent. You need to find out what is causing your issue and deal with it. Is it your shave technique or some product you are using? The fact you are getting these skin issues says it all and that's what you need to address.

A skin care program is never a bad idea. The better half of the population uses one; they wouldn't continue to do so if it hadn't a benefit. Like most good things for you, you get most of the benefits with the initial cost and effort.

When i first started using a SR, i found irritation/sore spots on the skin, could last as long as 3 days if i was hard on myself durring the shave. Ive your having issues of a week or lo ger, you got other problems. As was stated, the way you shave or something your using. Id go as far as to say, pick up the plastic razor one more time and see if it still happens. If with the same soap, A.S. and pre that you do in a shave happens even with the catirage razor, then you something in your software is not working well for ya. If its all better and no problems with the cartirage razor, then its the way you sha e or your blade.

Its a mater of ilimitation. Or, you have a medical issue you should see someone about.
BTW, i use Thiers Witch hazel. It cost a little more, but comes in nice scents and has lots of good stuff in it for your skin.

If the irritated spot always shows up in the same spot, you might need to see a dermatologist, but your primary care physician can provide guidance.

I would suggest using a top tier shave soap with great slickness, cushion and post shave conditoining. Since you are in Canada, you might try Tallow and Steel. I have not used it, but I have heard a lot of good things about it.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Your issue isn't to repair it's to prevent. You need to find out what is causing your issue and deal with it. Is it your shave technique or some product you are using? The fact you are getting these skin issues says it all and that's what you need to address.

I've been having irritation issues with every piece of software I tried, so I'm inclined to think that my technique is to blame, especially my heavy hand.

I heavy hand is one of the worst things when shaving. I bet its the biggest cause of irritation. Easy does it, man! A light touch is all that is needed if your equipment is right. I know, you want to be sure you got a good grip on it, but the grip can be light too, just dont transfer your grip to the preasure on the shave edge.