Thread: A little advice please, getting a lot of burn after shaving

Originally Posted by ubet

Thanks for the advice everyone. I will try lighter strokes and give my beard a day or two off. I didn't think it was the brush, but one never knows. I had been stropping 16 linen 32 leather maybe I will double them the next few times. If that doesn't work, could not washing my face with soap before I shave and just using a couple hot towels help?

I would do just that, double the stropping and take a few days off to heal. Good luck

Every so often I get the same issue.

When it gets like you describe I steal my wifes Bio oil. Its a steller product and reduces the heal time. You will smell like a lady, but your burn will be gone.

Seasons are changing and facial chemistry it also changing. We are starting to get colder days and the skin is dryer so you may need to consider the pre/post care abit.

I had this issue with soaps, then I found Truefitt. AMAZING cream!!! 4-5 drops of glycerin, and absolutely amazing. That and I lightened up on the pressure a bit. But whenever I use anything but Truefitt, I can feel the difference. Drop $20 and see what you think, 1 jar lasts months.

Originally Posted by CyberShdw

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Seasons are changing and facial chemistry it also changing. We are starting to get colder days and the skin is dryer so you may need to consider the pre/post care abit.

EXCELLENT point! I hadn't thought about this, but will be on the lookout for it since my facial skin changes dramatically during the winter.

Truefitt and hill is all I'd ever used till the pelhagons. I will darn sure take the change of season into account. Might place an order for some castle Forbes pre shave today. I love the truefitt cream. Wanted to try xpec but can't find any.

Originally Posted by ubet

Truefitt and hill is all I'd ever used till the pelhagons. I will darn sure take the change of season into account. Might place an order for some castle Forbes pre shave today. I love the truefitt cream. Wanted to try xpec but can't find any.

Have you tried adding a little glycerin? It's like $2 at any store and does wonders.

No I have not, might have to have the wife pick some up.

Razor not well honed will give you a burn feeling

Try using one of the aftershave balms to add some moisture to your skin after your shave. The Nivea, Dove, and Neutrogena aftershave balms are excellent products.

Where are you located ? If you want send me the razor and I will hone it for you.