I have consumed so much great info from this site - time to give back a little.

I have been using Mama Bear soap. I truly love the smells. One shave I found that I had SUCH irritation that I couldn't believe. I read about how the essential oils can irritate skin but why then? Well I root caused my problem to using an exfoliant (facial scrub) in the shower the morning of. I no longer can use the facial scrubs or an exfoliating sponge or whatever if I plan to shave within 24 hours later.

I don't know if this is your problem but maybe this might help out someone else stumbling upon this post