Thread: shaving

Can any one tell me what is best to use to prevent shaving rash what shaving soap is good to use to stop it also I have heard using olive oil is this true and I have always had shaving rash n it goes red even when using mach 3 thanks for reeding and advice is appreciated

I am sure most here would say "it depends". Products work differently depending on skin type, beard type, shave technique. Most important in my opinion is very little pressure while shaving.

Originally Posted by Chugach68

I am sure most here would say "it depends". Products work differently depending on skin type, beard type, shave technique. Most important in my opinion is very little pressure while shaving.

Oh rite , so what shaving soap is good that leaves a nice smell any ideas im gonna try my shaving technique when I get my new razor n go as slow an light as possible see if that helps is it good to use a moisturiser afther I have shaved could that help if so what do people.recommend

Definately pressure. I found vitamin e cream helped too, though it really is horses for courses. I use Palmolive stick soap and that works.for me, its cheap too so if it is not.for you just wash your hands with it instead.

My go to soap has been col. conks bay rum, but I love trying new ones all the time. I have yet to find one that doesn't work. I prefer aftershaves without alcohol but still use florida water now and then because I like the smell. Only tried one cream, maca root, and it lubricated well. That is part of the fun, trying all the different things available.

As mentioned, your shaving technique should include light pressure. Also, shave in long strokes and try to avoid chopping short strokes; this keeps the razor from scraping along the skin.

Try using shave cream or soap with moisturizing effects. Cream/soap made from tallow, lanolin, aloe vera, etc. come to mind. I don't know if your skin has problems with scented cream/soap, but you may want to try unscented ones.

Use of a moisturizing after shave lotion works great.

My three cents(inflation you know) on the subject is I found a bar of Shea [B]utter soap. It seems to remove all oils and grease from my face. Use it in the shower. I hot lather with MWF w/ added glycerin drops. After shave I wet my alum block (reduces nicks and soothes razor burn and redness - I have sensitive skin), cold water rinse to close pores and then Gold Bond Ultimate Hydrating Diabetics' Dry Skin Relief. You don't have to be diabetic to use and sure hydrates dry skin very well. But I want to stress the Alum block. That has worked wonder on my razor burn and redness. That's my four cents (I told you, inflation).

A solid basic, almost a never go wrong soap, is the traditional Prorasso lines, both for lather and pre / post shave....good starter IMO.

Not much will totally prevent razor burn except good shaving technique. Use almost no pressure and watch your angle of the blade. Make sure that whatever soap/cream you are using you get a good lather going. You could try using an aftershave balm like Nivea to calm your skin and stay away from after shaves that contain alcohol.

Bob

I would say start with some quality soap or cream. I used to have wicked razor burn from the old M3. I started out with AOS non-scent cream, and after trying different creams and soaps I find all have their pro's and con's but AOS is a very quality cream to start with. Also the key to wet shaving is finding the right blades, and razor, and technique which will come. As for olive oil, and or say preshave like proraso, I personally can not tell the difference. What I can tell the difference on is proper prep. I recommend buying a cheap face towel, or shave towel. Soak with hot water and ring out and place on your face to open the pours (30-60 seconds) then lather up and and again use a hot towel (30-60 seconds). Then relather and shave. I find this is all the prep any one should need. It's also a nice way to relax and get into the shave mood! Good luck and happy shaving