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I have used Mamabears Aftershave milk for the previous 3 or 4 shaves and when it is applied, it burns something fierce. I e-mailed her and she said it does not contain alcohol and it could be an allergic reaction. It only burns for about 5 seconds and then it is fine.
Anyone else experience this? Is it just my shave technique that is making my skin raw?
Weird... I have never reacted like that too a balm that did not contain alcohol.
I would guess one of the EO's or something doesn't agree with your skin.
Yeah, it is very strange. I have been using Burt's Bees and Nivea for the time being and I get no burn at all. It's a shame because I love the Mamabear's soap and the scent of the aftershave milk. I could just keep using it and deal with the burn....not sure if it is doing any harm.
As long as there are no adverse effects other than the 5 second burn it shouldn't be a problem. Unless those 5 seconds are really intolerable!
Yeah, it is pretty harsh, but not intolerable. Does Witch Hazel cause a sting because that is one of the ingredients in the mamabear's balm?
I really like that MB's aftershave milk is all natural. I also have the Nivea and it works well and I know people on here love it, but it contains skin irritants and parabens and I try to avoid that stuff.
I think I will continue to use the MB and embrace the burn!!! :cool:
probably your technique.. anything will burn if you remove too many skin cells and don't close your pores fully..
i myself enjoy the burn of old spice.. but if i shave extremely lightly with a fully hydrated beard and a great lather.. .then finish with a cold towel or an ice cube.. i can't feel any burn with old spice.. and that is the harshest AS i own.
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Originally Posted by Fbones24
HI there! I have to say, if it hurts, don't do it!!!! :medvl: Seriously. There is not any point in using it any more. IT HURTS. Stop now!
From what I see, this isn't the usual "bracing" effect a/s has. It's probably something bad. Like an allergic reaction to say, witchhazel (that's a guess). But take my word for it, stop please.
Hello, Fbones24:
From what you describe, this seems to be an allergic reaction. Mama Bear makes great products. Here, something obviously does not agree with you. I rather like the zing of an aftershave with alcohol. Since in this case the burn is from something else, I would stop using the product.
Regards,
Obie
I am happy to say that I actually jumped to a premature conclusion on the aftershave. I have been using it consistently now for the last month and while there is a burn, I have grown to enjoy it. I think it was more a product of my inexperienced technique while shaving causing razor burn. Applying the aftershave to raw skin hurts, but applying it to freshly shaved skin does not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Obie
I now own 3 mamabear's soaps, her aftershave and the Dragon's Blood cologne and I love all of them!
Hmmm, sounds like when I first tried Castile Soap to build a lather for the first pass, then I went to apply it to my skin for the second pass and Yeowww!
Maybe you will grow to like that feeling or not.
Pabster