Thread: Splotches

Many possibilities. One could be a slight allergic reaction to some ingredients in your soap or cream. The area affected may be more sensitive to these products than other parts of your face. Another could be (and I am accused of harping on this too much) your using hot water/lather. Try, first, shaving with tepid/room temp water. If it still persists then try colder water. You just might have a composite face - sensitive in part and not all over.

Good luck.

It's probably because you're standing on your head when you shave. it causes the blood to run and fill your head.

Seriously though, it's a type of irritation. You are probably pressing too hard. It's a hard area to shave and it's easy to irritate yourself as you try and maneuver the blade in a really tight area.

Good ideas. I only use cold/room temp to shave and the soaps dont seem to do it when using a DE. I'll work more on pressure. Shaving on my head is the only way I'm comfortable, when the house was built the contractor hung all the mirrors upside down. Standing on my feet allows the wrinkles and rolls to get in the way. LOL

I had an upside down house once. Hardly ever had to dust the furniture.

I think it is either technique or the blade is not shave ready

What are you doing for post-shave? Have you tried using alum block or witch hazel? Maybe those would help?

Originally Posted by Razorfeld

Many possibilities. One could be a slight allergic reaction to some ingredients in your soap or cream. The area affected may be more sensitive to these products than other parts of your face. Another could be (and I am accused of harping on this too much) your using hot water/lather. Try, first, shaving with tepid/room temp water. If it still persists then try colder water. You just might have a composite face - sensitive in part and not all over.

Good luck.

+1 What he said