Wanted to share my experience with finally solving my 'micro irritation' problem.
I've been at this wetshaving thing for over a year; I know what works for me at every stage of the process - however after 3-4 days of consecutive shaving (I shave 6 days a week), I get micro-irritation. I know this term has been thrown around but basically how I define it is that I see no redness, no bumps, no ingrowns...but my neck under my jawline just itches like crazy. This happens no matter what I have tried, and my neck in those areas is very dry at the 5-day mark. Give it a day off, and I'm good for the next two shaves.
So, I thought I'd try some jojoba oil I had laying around as a pre-shave. Rub it into a wet face under the lather. Worked great. Then I added a few drops to my Nivea ASB, and also applied it to a wet, clean face before bed.
Results? Today was my 4th shave in a row, and I have not a hint of itchiness, and my face is not nearly as dry as before. Now, I can't be sure that the result is due to the jojoba as the pre-shave, or just the application of it as an ASB or before bed, but whatever it is, it worked wonders. I'm sure other oils will work, and BTW the pre-shave application created more glide, and did not gunk up the razor or brush, and did not impact the closeness of the shave.
Just thought I'd share for other folks who may be in the same situation.
I've been at this wetshaving thing for over a year; I know what works for me at every stage of the process - however after 3-4 days of consecutive shaving (I shave 6 days a week), I get micro-irritation. I know this term has been thrown around but basically how I define it is that I see no redness, no bumps, no ingrowns...but my neck under my jawline just itches like crazy. This happens no matter what I have tried, and my neck in those areas is very dry at the 5-day mark. Give it a day off, and I'm good for the next two shaves.
So, I thought I'd try some jojoba oil I had laying around as a pre-shave. Rub it into a wet face under the lather. Worked great. Then I added a few drops to my Nivea ASB, and also applied it to a wet, clean face before bed.
Results? Today was my 4th shave in a row, and I have not a hint of itchiness, and my face is not nearly as dry as before. Now, I can't be sure that the result is due to the jojoba as the pre-shave, or just the application of it as an ASB or before bed, but whatever it is, it worked wonders. I'm sure other oils will work, and BTW the pre-shave application created more glide, and did not gunk up the razor or brush, and did not impact the closeness of the shave.
Just thought I'd share for other folks who may be in the same situation.
