Never used AS before this week...advice needed

[AJC]

Until this week I had never used any aftershave and could really use some help/advice.

Bought an AoS lavender kit that included AS balm which I have used this week. My skin is sensitive I think and a little oily but I have had problems with my skin drying out where I shave and so have a facial moisturizer on hand. I noticed by the end of this week my face was starting to "breakout" where I was using the AS.

The light sent has been nice during but not long after shaving and that's great because I use cologne most days.

Being new to DE shaving could be what is contributing to all this but, this is what I think I am looking for:

maybe an AS splash or toner to help keep my skin clear?

I know I'll need to use something to help repair/moisturize my skin also but am wondering if an AS balm with an As splash would be overkill?

Again any advice is appreciated

 

[lt114]

An AS balm with an AS splash is not overkill.One thought is to get some 444 and mix it with an AS splash you think you might like.

Feather Kanwa is a great AS gel/light balm that keeps the skin moist without leaving your skin with an oily/sticky feeling. Also, Kanwa wouldn't interfere with your cologne because it's basically scentless.

If you've never had the break out problem before, I would quit using the AoS for a few shaves and see if the problem persists.

 

[AJC]

Thanks Lucas...but what is 444, an AS balm?

 

[kaiseris]

Thanks Lucas...but what is 444, an AS balm?

Description of 444: here.

 

[Luc]

I would suggest reading the Wiki page, there's a few recommendations according to your skin type: http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/Aftershaves

 

[BeeSeeDub]

I used to think I had sensitive skin until I improved my shaving technique.

 

[AJC]

BeeSeeDub - definitely a little razor burn today but still no nicks, my technique is surely a work in progress

Luc - the Wiki page has sooo much info, thanks

 

[AJC]

sounds nice, thanks

 

[pdillon]

Witch hazel is often recommended here. It is a toner and can be used as an aftershave (as well as for many other uses). It can also be used in conjunction with a balm, like your AOS. You can get a store brand one for around $1.50 at a place like Walmart, Target, or your local pharmacy.

 

[AJC]

Thanks Patrick I did pickup the witch hazel, cheap at Target - I think that might have solved the problem

Also after reading about Osage rub it sounds great but I can't tell if that would serve as a toner?

 

[pdillon]

I forgot to mention a tip I picked up from a Mantic video, you can use some of those round cotton pads to apply the witch hazel. I find it helpful.

 

[SuperChris]

You may want to try some of the Nivea for men aftershave products they have both balms and a splash, both of which are great. Every Man Jack also has a great post shave lotion, no SLS or parabens and one that is available with SPF protection. Both the Nivea products and the EMJ are fairly low priced, about $6. I recommend both.

 

[AJC]

Thanks Patrick I think those cotton pads will work well for the witch hazel

And thanks SuperChris - I was beginning to wonder if there was something with SPF protection since we're heading into summer

I see Nivea recommended quite a bit

 

[Straight Rasier User]

Great Advice.I shower, wash my whiskers and clean my face.After I dry off, I put a little Corn Huskers on my face.Then, I lather.I lather before each shave.4 passes with rinse, lather and shave - WTG, XTG, Reverse XTG and finally ATG.Then, with the remaining lather I buff.I rinse with hot water, then, cold water.Then, I use an Almu Block.Rinse with cold water.Then, I use Which Hazle with a cotton pad.Then, I use Nivea.Then, I put on my aftershave and cologne.

 

[AJC]

That is kind of where I'm headed, though I must ask...what is Corn Huskers?

I am not ready for 4 passes yet but I do hot water rinse then with cold water rinse then witch hazel, moisturizer, cologne

 

[pdillon]

More than you want to know about Corn Huskers Lotion:
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...orn-Huskers-Lotion?highlight=Corn+Huskers+oil

 

[double.edge]

I also use AoS, but the unscented one, and I have oily skin. After my first few shaves, I was breaking out as well...At first I thought it may have been the AoS products, but then I focused on my technique (not applying any pressure and holding the razor at the proper angle), and my face cleared up nicely.

Also, +1 for Witch Hazel. That stuff is awesome.