Accidentally bought Nivea sensitive cooling balm

[beardlyboy]

I meant to buy regular sensitive not the cooling balm. It seems to be causing irritation but I’m not sure. Unfortunately it’s somewhat common because I’m new and have a sensitive neck. Anyone else have issues with “cooling” or menthol type AS?


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[woodwzrd]

I made the same mistake a while back but ended up really liking the cooling balm. I did not experience any irritation with it though.

 

[beardlyboy]

It’s probably just my killer newbie technique!


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[Dovo1695]

I've definitely heard of people having a reaction to menthol. Try skipping it for a couple days to see if your skin irritation improves.

 

[beardlyboy]

I've definitely heard of people having a reaction to menthol. Try skipping it for a couple days to see if your skin irritation improves.

Good idea. I’ll give it a rest.


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[mr_houston]

My 1st bottle was the menthol version. I added menthol crystals to it to make it colder. Now use non menthol version

 

[mars]

I don't think there is actually any menthol in there. But I could be wrong

 

[AimlessWanderer]

I can't use anything with menthol in. It burns my skin, and is excruciatingly painful. I have to be especially careful with shaving gear, as a lot of the "cooling" or "sensitive" products have it in. So the products that supposedly alleviate problems, are often the ones that cause me problems.

 

[beardlyboy]

Here’s the list. I don’t see any menthol either. I just assumed.

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[Atlantic59]

Menthoxypropanediol is a synthetic derivative of menthol.

 

[beardlyboy]

Menthoxypropanediol is a synthetic derivative of menthol.

Thanks for the info. Lots of big words in there. I guess that’s the coolant.
I think my irritation is coming from shaving my neck too close but I need more shaves to figure it out. Thanks for the help


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[FarmerTan]

Welcome! Your technique will only get better. Make yourself at home, and enjoy the shaves!

 

[BigJ]

I've definitely heard of people having a reaction to menthol. Try skipping it for a couple days to see if your skin irritation improves.

+2! Great suggestion!!

 

[boilerphan]

On the items that cause irritation in your newbie phase, keep them aside so you can revisit as your gain more experience and better technique. I am amazed by items I didn't get along with as a newbie that I enjoy now.

 

[beardlyboy]

Always a good idea. I have two boys that will be shaving soon. If not me, maybe them.


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