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I am somewhat new to straight razor shaving. I have been using Col Conk products and really like them. However, I have been breaking out after my shaves. I rinse with cold water and then apply the Col Conk Natural Lotion afterwards. Should I be using an aftershave and/or something with alcohol in it to stop the acne problem.
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Yes, use an aftershave,,,, Clubman Pinaud.
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Hey there, brlaskowski. Welcome to Straight Razor Place!
My recomendation would be Thayer's Witch Hazel. It comes as a non-alcohol toner, or as an asteingent with alcohol.
+1 to Thayers Witch Hazel
which one would be better with the asteingent or not?
Well, I use both.
I use the toner more in the winter, when I'm more prone to dry skin. In the summer I use the astringent, and alcohol-based lotions, more.
Did you have problems with breaking out prior to the Colonel Conk? If not your probkems might be related to the shave itself, like improper angle or too much pressure.
I made the switch from electric razor to straight razor, so I never did wet shaving. I will never go back, but just want to stop the breakouts afterwards. I figured that maybe something with alcohol would help with that. I typically have some mild acne anyways since I have oily skin, but figured the lotions aren't helping that cause. Can you send me a link to some of the products?
As Hirlau correctly points out...to be a full fledged member of the SRP Club, you must, it's a requirement, have a bottle of Pinaud Clubman on hand at all times.Quote:
Originally Posted by brlaskowski
On Friday's, it is mandatory to only use Pinaud's Clubman; hence, "Clubman Friday's", of which Hirlau is the Grand PooBah of said organization.
The fact that to some it smells like used Kitty Litter, is simply beside the point, and is still mandatory equipment.
:rock:
Thayers is sold at Whole Food Stores, GNC
Sensitive Skin Care | Whole Foods Market
GNC - Search Results
Pinaud is sold at Sally's Beauty Supply.
Anything Pinaud Clubman.
Just not the Vegetal, its the one that smells like cat urine.
You might think about a alum block, as well as the Thayers witch hazel.
I prefer the medicated with aloe Thayer's, its also a astringent.
Not that I have skin acne, but I've read that alum has helped many that do. But it has helped me with ingrown hairs, and the white pussy pimples. No more problems with that..!!
+1 for the alum block. Hard to impossible to find local, got mine off amazon. Thayers is great stuff as well. After that is aftershave dejor.
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I use balms or lotions in the winter when my skin is drier.
If I use the balm in the summer I break out.
For the most part in the summer I want to keep stock prices up on Pinuad so Hirlau can keep Harbor Freight in the black.....:rock:
Thanks everyone for the recommendations. I have decided to buy both Thayers and Pinuad. Why not...I have already spent 200-300 on Razor, Strop, creams, brush, etc... LOL.
I also prefer to use a men's after shave balm like Nivea or Dove which contain little or no alcohol (I prefer Dove). Then a few minutes later apply an after shave, cologne or EDT to the sides of my neck for scent. Do not see the need to endure the burn and find Dove balm to be soothing and healing.
For the past 25-ish years my post shave has always been the same
Rinse with COLD water. Pat dry my face...NOT wipe...pat. Small grape size dot of Corn Huskers hand lotion to my neck and cheeks. 2-3mins later splash on Stetson aftershave...not cologne...aftershave.
Until this past week!!!
I wanted to try some different colognes. So, on the advise here on SRP, I ordered several 'sample' sizes from Maggards. I also, got a few pre-shave oils and a few post shave balms, to give them a whirl, too. WoW! I guess I didn't realize what I'd been missing! The pre-shave oils I don't like....just personal pref. However, one of the post shave lotion/balms I got (Edwin Jagger Aloe moisturizing) is the kitty's Titty's!!!! After using it for a couple of days, even my shaves feel better, using the same SR. My skin feels much more soft. I will be purchasing a full size container when the sample runs out.
