Bad reaction to VDH glycerin

[athair]

I had a very bad reaction to VDH glycerin which was the first soap I ever used. It must have been a sensitivity to something. I'm not sure if ingredient or fragrance, but the fragrance was overwhelming and floral. I developed a horrible headache and became nauseated over a couple hours after using it. Then my face started to feel swollen, but no real visible change. I did try it again a few days later and experienced the same poor results, then I threw it away.

After a lot of searching online I decided to try an unscented soap with minimal ingredients with high rates of reactions. I have limited funds so I decided that I would only order from one place because of shipping or I would have more variety to report on. I settled on Mike's Natural as I already know that I have no issues with lanolin. I ordered 3 samples, and I love them all. Unscented, lime, and rosemary and mint. All smell great (even the unscented very lightly of lanolin and sweet), perform wonderfully, and leave my face feeling great.

TLDR: If you feel bad/sick after a shave, try changing your soap.

 

[Mbuckwash]

Wow, I have never heard of something happening like this. Did you compare the ingredients to understand what the differences are and hone in on what may have been the primary irritant?

 

[athair]

There were too many possible, too many differences. But it wasn't fun. I'm sure also such a reaction is very uncommon.

 

[dparish1952]

VDH makes a glycerin that is clear and unscented in its Luxury line (blue box). Go to http://vdhent.com/ for more info.