-> Is it just me?
-> Am I doing something wrong?
New to traditional wet shaving with about a month experience. In this single month, I've spent about $250 and shaved DE every day. I'm working hard to migrate from amateur -> novice. I'm pretty much over the nicks/razor_burn and now entering a stable normal with DFSs. I've experienced BBS a few times at the expense of some irritation due to poor skill. But I have been able to get there. I decided to stop avoid against the grain until my technique improves and settle with DFSs..... which I've been getting.
I keep noticing a very mild burn when applying Proraso sensitive to my face. It feels as if I have mild razor-burn before I even start shaving. If I use something else (e.g. Arko), this mild burn doesn't occur. In fact... I've been leaving other soaps on my face for longer in an effort to ensure the beard is fully moisturized. With Proraso white, I am always getting a mild burning sensation while brushing it on. Feels like I'm applying an alcohol-based aftershave after a rough shave. If this was the regular green/red Proraso, I'd expect it to simply be the menthol/eucalyptus formula. I'm only speaking up because this is supposed to be the sensitive skin version of Proraso. I suspect it may be exacerbated by 'novice' brushing technique, but I'm only experiencing this issue with this specific soap. It does not occur with anything else I've been experimenting with (~5 soaps).
-> Am I doing something wrong?
New to traditional wet shaving with about a month experience. In this single month, I've spent about $250 and shaved DE every day. I'm working hard to migrate from amateur -> novice. I'm pretty much over the nicks/razor_burn and now entering a stable normal with DFSs. I've experienced BBS a few times at the expense of some irritation due to poor skill. But I have been able to get there. I decided to stop avoid against the grain until my technique improves and settle with DFSs..... which I've been getting.
I keep noticing a very mild burn when applying Proraso sensitive to my face. It feels as if I have mild razor-burn before I even start shaving. If I use something else (e.g. Arko), this mild burn doesn't occur. In fact... I've been leaving other soaps on my face for longer in an effort to ensure the beard is fully moisturized. With Proraso white, I am always getting a mild burning sensation while brushing it on. Feels like I'm applying an alcohol-based aftershave after a rough shave. If this was the regular green/red Proraso, I'd expect it to simply be the menthol/eucalyptus formula. I'm only speaking up because this is supposed to be the sensitive skin version of Proraso. I suspect it may be exacerbated by 'novice' brushing technique, but I'm only experiencing this issue with this specific soap. It does not occur with anything else I've been experimenting with (~5 soaps).