Thread: Sensitive Skin? Extra couple of bucks? Here's something that may help...

If you want to see an argument go on all day, get a guy who uses shave soap and a guy who uses cream in a can together. I personally have nothing against canned goods, but the whole thing that drew me into using straights in the first place was a mix of two things; 1. Nostalgia, and 2. Cost effectiveness. So with that being said, for me, soap is the way to go. However, a few weeks ago I needed to shave after I got done at the gym, so I packed up a razor, but instead of bringing the whole kit and kaboodle to the gym, I figured I'd just stop by the gas station and pick up a travel can of cheap foam since it was just a one time thing. That can has sat in my medicine chest ever since. Now, I don't have too sensitive of skin; I don't get razor burn or anything, but sometimes my face is a little tender from the previous days shave, so by the time I get to against the grain, I sometimes have to cut it short. Well.... I got to thinking. There's one thing that I can't argue with; the majority of canned cream has some downright magical beard softening ability. I shave directly after I get out of the shower in the morning, which is something that a person with sensitive skin should be doing anyway. So, instead of letting that can just sit in the cabinet unused, I took it in the shower, put a little in my hand, and rubbed it into my beard good and well, for about a minute. Not like I would if I were shaving, but more like if it were soap. Then, I just left it in while I took the rest of my shower, and washed my face right before I got out. Mark my words, do that and shave right when you get out of the shower and it'll help immensely.

They don't call Barbasol "The Beard Buster" for nothing.

It will putyour eye out!

The problem is that certain skin types are highly sensitive to the canned foam.

I have been using shave cream in the shower to soften my beard for about 25 years. I use Stephan's stay Smooth Shave cream since it is cheap and really does a nice job. one tub lasts about 6 months. Here is where I get it.

Stephan's Stay Smooth Shave Cream 16 oz Jar

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I have been using shave cream in the shower to soften my beard for about 25 years. I use Stephan's stay Smooth Shave cream since it is cheap and really does a nice job. one tub lasts about 6 months. Here is where I get it.

Stephan's Stay Smooth Shave Cream 16 oz Jar

This makes me feel like the time when I came up with the idea of children's shoes with GPS chips in them... only to discover that someone else had already thought of it. hahahaha

Originally Posted by kamikazeproject

This makes me feel like the time when I came up with the idea of children's shoes with GPS chips in them... only to discover that someone else had already thought of it. hahahaha

It does not matter how one gets to a good shave, as long as you get there. I shaved in or after a shower for many years out of need. I have a tough beard and learned that the best way to soften whiskers was actually in a steam room. Second best hot shower. Enjoy!!

I'll try it. It's a little heretical, but I still have some old canned goo, and I might as well give it a shot next time. I certainly have a tough enough beard that I'll benefit from it if it works...

I don't think I ever bothered buying a can of any of that stuff my entire shaving life. I've used it, never liked it and so, never bought one of my own. I just used to use the bar of body soap for lather.


Mick

I may have to try this. Something else that seems to work well for me is regular hair conditioner. I massage it into my beard right before I get out of the shower. Next time I'm at the grocery store maybe I'll pick up some Barbasol.