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feels like soap scum
Every time I use just plain cream (art of shaving, co bigelow, etc) or plain soap (van der hagen, mitchel's wool fat) my skin feels sticky, kind of like washing with a cheap bar of soap in the shower with hard water. If I combine soap and cream with some glycerin I get a better experience. But none of them leave my face feeling as soft or smooth as if I were to just use shampoo or even basic hand soap. Is there anything that I can do to make it feel better?
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My face feels sticky (if we are talking about the same feeling) when using some alcohol based aftershaves like Dolche & Gabanna One. When I use Clubman Pinaud aftershave, my face feels simply silky smooth, but it has some alcohol in it as well. Try different aftershaves...the shave soap/cream is to help you shave, the aftershave is well...for after the shave. It sounds like you are getting a good shave, so the soap is doing it's job.
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Aftershave is fine, its just using soaps and creams.
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is it due to the soap or cream being too drying on your skin? perhaps a preshave oil might help.. i've tried a few drops of baby oil before i lather and it really moisturizes..
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Might need to spend a little longer in rinsing it all off better. I've had similar experiences.
Mick
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Maybe your not totally washing it off after shaving? Any soap should rinse right off unless you're making it too dry and it's adhering to your face.
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try this
Look in your area for Burt's Bees baby soap. I used it for years to shave with, very mild and free-rinsing.
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i second the thebigspender, sounds like your lather is too dry. do you get a line of soap that sticks to the edge of your razor? it should all vanish the second water hits it. try adding a bit more water.