Thread: Non Alcohol Splash (sorry if old topic)

Originally Posted by hasstar

I am trying to rid myself of this reoccuring rash that I get on my jaw line after shaving. I want to start with ridding myself of the burn that is present when using splashes. I have tried all kinds of splashes from Swiss Pitralon, to various Myrsol splashes, Floid Blue and which hazel.
Is there any non Alcohol splashes that you gentlemen have had success with?
Thanks,
Harry

You are spot on regarding the 'beloved' alcohol. Despite its inclusion, reaction and astringent benefits in many pre/after shaves, it is NOT friendly to sensitive skin. One of the those presumed benefits is its quick evaporation properties. Yes, it evaporates quickly along with some of the natural oils/lubricants in your skin. In that regard, it's a help/hinderance-drying component to facial skin application. I would use nothing on my face (sensitive) that contains alcohol. I use NIVEA MEN, Sensitive, Post Shave Balm. Same thing goes for aerosol shave creams. The propellant (chemicals) in aerosol creams is not good for the skin. BTW, I do not work for, own stock, or am otherwise connected in any way to the Beiersdorf Co., based in Germany. If it smells good, it must be good for you just doesn't apply.

[QUOTE=AlanQ;1547063]I get rashes as well when I use alcohol based after shaves. However I long ago switched to non alcoholic gels/creams and the problem went away. I recently retried an alcohol based one and rashes came back [/QUOTE Will try and go non alcohol and see what happens. Thanks,]

[QUOTE=tcrideshd;1547057]Maybe work on your technique or the blades are not quite there or maybe they are honed but have a rough edge but still sharp, I find that if I get irritation it's me being heavy handed, Tc[/QUOTE Yep , always trying to improve my technique]