Exfoliating

[doctordial]

I was told by a sles person in a AOS store that if I exfoliated my face not to shave or shave th next day because I would be exfoliating twice using a brush or over exfoliating. I would like to get some opinions on this or weigh ins 0n this.

 

[Attila]

Everyone's skin is different. I myself find what works best for me is if I use an exfoliator I usually use it on the days that I don't shave. I really don't think it is a problem shaving the next day if you did use use an exfoliator the day before. Also, it would depend on whether you face lather or not. Because I bowl lather it doesn't make such a huge difference for me as I have used an exfoliator lightly on a shaving day before with no negative consequences. Also, the factor of how sensitive your particular skin is would play into it.

I have often heard it said around here that whatever they say at that AOS store is to be "taken with a grain of salt..."

 

[bvance554]

Shaving alone is a great exfoliator. Take it easy on your skin and lay off the chemicals.

 

[AABCDS]

I don't use a face scrub right before I shave. I've found that when I do, I have a lot of irritation after I shave.

 

[Judge Dredd]

I haven't had any issues exfoliating on days that I shave. I do "mechanical" exfoliation (i.e. a wash product that has mild abrasive particles in it) rather than chemical exfoliation, and I limit it to 2 or 3 times a week at most.

 

[Talal]

I haven't had any issues exfoliating on days that I shave. I do "mechanical" exfoliation (i.e. a wash product that has mild abrasive particles in it) rather than chemical exfoliation, and I limit it to 2 or 3 times a week at most.

+1

 

[TAZORAC]

I was told by a sles person in a AOS store that if I exfoliated my face not to shave or shave th next day because I would be exfoliating twice using a brush or over exfoliating. I would like to get some opinions on this or weigh ins 0n this.

There's different ways of exfoliating. It depends your method of exfoliating whether you can shave or not. I use a toothbrush to wash my face BEFORE I shave which is a form of exfoliating (they sell exfoliating brushes in the store, but I just use an old toothbrush), then shaving itself is a form of exfoliating, after shave I use a homemade aspirin mask which is a 3rd form of exfoliating. After the shave I do use moisturizer but my skin isn't hardly overly dry. All that being said I have oily skin.

 

[rum]

Shaving alone is a great exfoliator. Take it easy on your skin and lay off the chemicals.

+1 on this. Especially where a straight razor is involved

I don't use a face scrub right before I shave. I've found that when I do, I have a lot of irritation after I shave.

I always exfoliate the night before a morning shave, so about twelve hours before. So far have been using L'Occitane's Juniper Bark scrub, but now I am told this is discontinued I need to find something else

 

[sharpen]

Indeed shaving / brushing is a way to exfoliate the skin (especially if the brush hairs are hard).

I use a face wash that has micro-exfoliationg powders in it. So it's not harsh and can be used everyday, even before a shave.

 

[mchad21]

+1. Shaving is exfoliation. No need to do more. It would likely have no measurable benefit but a big downside.

I do exfoliate 2-3 times a week on the areas I DON'T shave, (Forehead, T-zone, etc) with the old fashioned apricot scrub.

 

[Judge Dredd]

So far have been using L'Occitane's Juniper Bark scrub, but now I am told this is discontinued I need to find something else

Have they discontinued this? I have a few stocked up, but I like the Bath House facial scrub a lot at the moment: http://www.thebathhouseshop.com/men...tmeg/spanish-fig-and-nutmeg-facial-scrub.html

 

[BigWill]

I haven't had any issues exfoliating on days that I shave. I do "mechanical" exfoliation (i.e. a wash product that has mild abrasive particles in it) rather than chemical exfoliation, and I limit it to 2 or 3 times a week at most.

+2

Nivea face scrub every other day.

 

[FreddyG]

I think the easiest way to answer your question is this....AOS employees are just plain ignorant. I was recently at an AOS store and when I mentioned DE razors to the staff they looked at me like I was nuts and asked if I would like to "upgrade" to a Gillette Proglide!
AOS is owned by Procter & Gamble (parent company of Gillette) so many of the employees will say/do anything to push their profits up. In the end however, it just pushes informed consumers away.

 

[rum]

Have they discontinued this? I have a few stocked up, but I like the Bath House facial scrub a lot at the moment: http://www.thebathhouseshop.com/men...tmeg/spanish-fig-and-nutmeg-facial-scrub.html

Yep, looks like it is. I got the same response from two SAs in two different stores here in the UK.

Thanks A LOT for the suggestion, I'll need to investigate this brand a lot more. Are they a UK company? I've heard of them but never got the chance to try out their products.

 

[rum]

I was recently at an AOS store and when I mentioned DE razors to the staff they looked at me like I was nuts and asked if I would like to "upgrade" to a Gillette Proglide!

Hahahahahaha!!!!
Why doesn't this surprise me? Most SAs are muppets when it comes to skincare and shaving! No offence due or anything but I just don't feel they are as passionate about these products/methods as much as we are.

 

[Judge Dredd]

Yes, I believe they are a UK company. Certainly seems to be readily available from the usual UK vendors as well.

 

[cb91710]

As usual... YMMV.

I shower using "scrubbie gloves" as SWMBO calls them.
Body, face, and head.

No problems scrubbing and shaving every day.

 

[LeMale]

I have been wanting to get an exfoliating face wash. Lately I've just been using an exfoliating wash cloth. It has a nice feel to it.

Have any of your tried those cheap handheld exfoliating bristles that spin?

 

[rum]

Yes, I believe they are a UK company. Certainly seems to be readily available from the usual UK vendors as well.

I had a look online and you can order from them direct or via Connaught. Hmm.... looks like I might just dive for this one. Is it drying to your skin by any chance? Going to see if I can get a sample, otherwise I might just go ahead and order a pot.

 

[Judge Dredd]

I had a look online and you can order from them direct or via Connaught. Hmm.... looks like I might just dive for this one. Is it drying to your skin by any chance? Going to see if I can get a sample, otherwise I might just go ahead and order a pot.

Don't find it drying at all...and dare I say I think it makes for a better prep as well. Something about the olive ingredients in it I think.