Switched Razors, Got Pimples.

[new2wetshaving]

Hello,

Contrary to what my name would have you believe, I am not brand new to wet shaving anymore. Although, I am no where near seasoned, I have been shaving with a DE razor since last september. Anyways, I am 22 and started wet shaving to try to get the closest shave I could. It worked and I enjoyed it for the majority of the time. However, now that the initial novelty has worn off, I switched to shaving with the Gillette Guard. For those who don't know, it shaves very similarly to DE razors. I switched about a week and a half ago and have gotten more pimples than I usually do (my face is relatively clear). Can switching razors and shaving styles be the culprit? I also got a pretty bad case of razor burn last night. Could that also be a factor?

Thanks!

 

[mastershake]

razor burn can def be a factor. otherwsie have you switched cream or soap and are you using a different blade etc? they can all contribute...

 

[new2wetshaving]

I haven't switched cremes but I have been using the Gillette Guard razor for about a week and a half. Is it possible my face is just adjusting to a new style of razor?

 

[DFSDAILY]

The Guard is a very mild razor and lite weight razor, and I'll bet your adding pressure without realizing it to get as close of a shave as your used to with your DE.

 

[Wingnut]

The Guard is a very mild razor and lite weight razor, and I'll bet your adding pressure without realizing it to get as close of a shave as your used to with your DE.

DING DING DING! I believe we have a winner!!