Thread: No more irritation!

I don't want to jinx it, but I've been experimenting A LOT, and I think I've tracked down most of my problems- my aftershave. Just for experimentation purposes, I got a handful of rubbing alcohol and rubbed it in to my face. After running around like crazy from the burn, the usual razor "burn" was gone. It started to burn the next day, so I rubbed some more, and that was that

Originally Posted by Quick Orange

I don't want to jinx it, but I've been experimenting A LOT, and I think I've tracked down most of my problems- my aftershave. Just for experimentation purposes, I got a handful of rubbing alcohol and rubbed it in to my face. After running around like crazy from the burn, the usual razor "burn" was gone. It started to burn the next day, so I rubbed some more, and that was that

HAHAHA nice.. I guess the nice run around the house works well to cool off the evaporation off the skin.

Glad to hear you don't experience razor burn and, um, I think this is the first time I hear about this approach to fight burn... Like fight fire with fire?

I'd like to hear more about it...

Cheers
Ivo

You know, that I have also found that alcohol based AS as well as the alcohol based toners/witch hazel work better on razor burn and redness than their non-alcoholic counterparts.

Nice experiment though, really empirical.

Let's just say the missus got a kick out of my burning face...I like to shave right out of the shower

I guess you could say fighting fire with fire. I was just sitting there reading about what the irritation is, and thinking about the more successful aftershaves I've used, straight rubbing alcohol seemed the best choice. My only worry was extreme dryness, but I think the soap did its job on moisturizing the inside, while the alcohol cleaned up on the outside.

I'm going to keep experimenting with this, and I'll report back on how well things work out. This shave I only did my cheeks and jaw line so I could have near perfect form. If it works on my chin, then it's golden!


To be honest, of all the aftershaves I've smelled and used, I like the smell of the rubbing alcohol better. Not to mention it's waaaaaay cheaper.

Originally Posted by Quick Orange

To be honest, of all the aftershaves I've smelled and used, I like the smell of the rubbing alcohol better. Not to mention it's waaaaaay cheaper.

Just make sure you don't get pulled over by a traffic cop after you shave!

Yep, I prefer alcohol based after-shaves over balms. I rather get the burn over with right away than have razor burn for the few hours after a shave. Pinuad Clubman ia a good soothing alcohol based a/s.
Ernest

Further findings:

Proraso Green and I don't get along. There's also a definite advantage to getting the alcohol sooner rather than later. I found that when I waited 10 minutes or so, the burn lasted longer.

Interesting... I've always been told to stay away from the alcohol-based aftershaves.... I'm intrigued now since I've got the worst razor burn I've ever gotten. Shaved at like 6:30 this morning, at noon, I'm starting to feel it... If I was at home I could just put more aftershave balm on...

I'm only on my fifth or sixth shave, and I've noticed a significant improvement in my shaves. I'm close to BBS, almost no nicks or cuts, but until now I hadn't gotten any razor burn.... I suppose it could be because I used less aftershave...

I'm planning on getting some T&H aftershave balm, and I suppose I'll thrown in an alcohol-based one as well for comparison. Pinaud Clubman I suppose since that's been suggested. I'd just like to know its fragrance notes.

Originally Posted by Quick Orange

I don't want to jinx it, but I've been experimenting A LOT, and I think I've tracked down most of my problems- my aftershave. Just for experimentation purposes, I got a handful of rubbing alcohol and rubbed it in to my face. After running around like crazy from the burn, the usual razor "burn" was gone. It started to burn the next day, so I rubbed some more, and that was that

Tough man. I tried pure rubbing alcohol once and shortly after decided my experimentation has gone too far...