Another way to quickly stop the bleeding

[MartinKrpan]

I don't think I have ever seen this method of stopping the bleeding in shaving forums, but I use it whenever I cut myself and it works the best for me:

Toothpaste!

Seriously, just put a little on your finger and make dots over the wound. The bleeding will stop immediately.

 

[wldecker]

Interesting. How's it feel compared to alum block?

 

[Odious]

I am not sure if it is wise to rub toothpaste to an open wound since there are many chemicals in it.

An alternative to toothpaste is the application of tobacco to the wound it will stop the bleeding, it is antiseptic as well.

 

[MartinKrpan]

Interesting. How's it feel compared to alum block?

Stings less, works much better, at least for me.

 

[MartinKrpan]

I am not sure if it is wise to rub toothpaste to an open wound since there are many chemicals in it.

An alternative to toothpaste is the application of tobacco to the wound it will stop the bleeding, it is antiseptic as well.

Don't rub it, just make little dots.

 

[ctr]

I would not do that. Just like not eating toothpaste don't apply to an open wound.

 

[Alex Jr]

I am not sure if it is wise to rub toothpaste to an open wound since there are many chemicals in it.

An alternative to toothpaste is the application of tobacco to the wound it will stop the bleeding, it is antiseptic as well.

Great, now I’ve got to cellar aftershave tobacco.

Damn… when you think you have enough…

 

[Darth Scandalous]

I've never used toothpaste as an astringent but I remember it being a "life hack" for drying out pimples before life hacks were a thing.

If you want to go all-natural, yarrow leaf (also called woundwort) are unsurpassed in my opinion.

 

[Quaznoid]

There’s no danger in applying toothpaste to a wound, nor in swallowing it.

 

[slimshavy]

Toothpaste is nice in that you don't have to prepare it to have on hand the way you would tobacco or achillea. If you happen to be a tea drinker who has their tea before shaving, tea bags (or loose tea) are great to stop bleeding. It's what they recommend after wisdom teeth extraction. Black tea, of course.

 

[Whiterook]

An alternative to toothpaste is the application of tobacco to the wound it will stop the bleeding, it is antiseptic as well.

That brings back memories! My grandfather used to put tabacco on wounds.

 

[DougK]

My vet recommended a dab of cornstarch if I accidentally clip the quick on my cat's claws when trimming to stop any bleeding. I haven't tried that on myself yet, but it's a suggestion I've heard before. Dab it on and gently rinse off once dried.

 

[Whisky]

That brings back memories! My grandfather used to put tabacco on wounds.

I remember my ag teacher in High School whipped the chaw out of his mouth and slapped it on a girls arm who had just been stung by a group of yellow jackets. I think the girl freaked out more from the chaw than the stings. My teacher seemed honestly confused and surprised that she was raising so much fuss over the tobacco.

 

[Omega711]

Cold wet wash cloth/styptic pencil

 

[Mempho]

I follow my dad's practice. Tear off a little patch of toilet paper, look like a real man.

 

[Tillerman]

That brings back memories! My grandfather used to put tabacco on wounds.

Me too. Especially for bee stings.

 

[Tillerman]

You can get potassium alum at the grocery store. Used in pickling. I keep some in a zip lock bag and put some water on my finger and press on cut.

 

[ChriWilson]

Kiehl's Blue is about the best I've used in a commercial astringent.
It has camphor in the formulation which will tighten your skin.

I've been using this stuff going on 25years now...

 

[Roy]

This reminds me of the time I needed to fix house numbers to exterior house walls. Had no cement, so used ssome primula cream cheese from here in UK. Still stuck fast after a few years.

 

[musicman1951]

I like the "pay more attention to your technique" method, but the alum block is my usual go to when the mind wanders. I don't allow anything that would qualify as a wound. That's ill-advised.