When I shave I start off with some Noxzema wash it off then shave. After I'm done I use an alum block followed by some alcohol free WH then some Nivea sensitive ASB. Is this overkill? Could it be harmful or bad for my skin?
When I shave I start off with some Noxzema wash it off then shave. After I'm done I use an alum block followed by some alcohol free WH then some Nivea sensitive ASB. Is this overkill? Could it be harmful or bad for my skin?
Since I do not know Noxzema I can't say how harsh it is. But preparing/washing your face before shaving is always benefical. The latter products are soothing and not known to be aggressive at all. So I wouldn't say it's an overkill. Even in combination.
BUT
Learn to listen to what your skin likes and what not. Does it itch after shaving? Does it feel 'weird' or unknown to you? Does it redden? If it does not and you've done shaving with this setup repeatedly without irritation then there's a high chance that these products won't harm you. (Though, of course, you don't need to use that much products for after shave. Witch hazel alone is enough for most of the men).
When I shave I start off with some Noxzema wash it off then shave. After I'm done I use an alum block followed by some alcohol free WH then some Nivea sensitive ASB. Is this overkill? Could it be harmful or bad for my skin?
Hi,
My late uncle had a beard like a thorn bush. He never used anything other than Noxema to my knowledge. I still love the smell of it.
As for the rest, try leaving out a product and see if it makes your skin any less happy.
Like my new avatar (snipped from a 1926 Barbasol ad) says, "Let Your Face Be Your Guide"
Cheers,
Ian