Thread: I think I have the worst beard/skin combo...

Solutions you might not have thought of as yet. I don't have your problems exactly, I have sensitive skin, sparse stiff beard and Rosacea. I was into hot shower, hot lather , hot rinse. Nothing but trouble until I switch to cold water shaving. And it doesn't have to be totally cold. Works with lukewarm water also.
Last step in my shower is a cold water face rinse and an application of a little hair conditioner on my beard. I leave it on and after I make my cold water lather and strop my razor I re-wet my face with cold water, apply a little bit of Cremo or Kiss My Face with my finger tips as a pre-shave, lather over it and shave and finish off with an alum block rub and a cold water rinse and apply Nivea for Sensitive Skin or similar. Changed my life and my enjoyment of shaving.

My suggestion for what it's worth.

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Solutions ...Nothing but trouble until I switch to cold water shaving. And it doesn't have to be totally cold. Works with lukewarm water also.

My suggestion for what it's worth.

+1

Cool water prep and lathering and a couple of cold water rinses instantly took my irritation-prone skin from scars to stars. Hot water in the shower doesn't hurt but a very keen edge, cold prep, cool lather and cold rinse also works for me.