I've heard several on here say this, that your skin will toughen up or get used to it; regarding razor burn. Is this a myth or not? Does your skin indeed toughen up and adapt? Or is it just a long held myth? What say ye?
Your Skin Will Toughen Up - Is this a Myth??
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I say myth. No real way to prove this theory one way or the other.
I reckon it's a myth. More likely is that as technique improves, nicks and razor burn reduce.
These are my thoughts
This topic has come up often, and most seem to say that it's a myth. To me, this doesn't make much sense. Everywhere else on our body, skin will toughen up when abused.
I grow my beard out for about a month or so every few months. I'm always more prone to razor burn for the first week or so after I haven't shaved for a month.
I grow my beard out for about a month or so every few months. I'm always more prone to razor burn for the first week or so after I haven't shaved for a month.
I bet it is a bit of both. I am sure your skin will toughen a bit but I think more than likely your technique improves so you notice less and less nicks and razor burns. I have been doing this for a couple of years and I really don't think my skin has changed that much.
I vote for myth. I get caluses on my feet and hands, but not on my face.
Your skin will certainly toughen up.
We're talking about soaking your head in pickle brine, right?
We're talking about soaking your head in pickle brine, right?
If not from shaving, it will from aging.
In my case, a clear myth. My skin is much softer and less irritated after switching to wet shaving.
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Yep [emoji25] and for SURE your beard hair gets tougher with age- my grey chin hairs are like wire!
Amen to that one! And your beard gets more and more wiry! But it's the price you pay for wisdom, good looks, and exceptional skills as a gentleman!
I don't cause myself razor burn nearly as often as I used to do so, but there is no mechanism in the skin that allows for it to no longer be harmed injury.
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Only if you use straights.
Myth. Otherwise you would end up looking like a lucky strike man.
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True
Absolutely a myth.
More likely your skin gets used to it.
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