Trying to get off gel and into a good soap?

[iceblackfire]

I switch to Double edge safety shaving and it has done wonders for my shaves. I use a Merkur 180/23c with a shark chrome blades..

I use Nivea extra sensitive shave gel "As I am very sensitive" while is does work somewhat is does not cool after or smell good. I also make my face feel dry or tight???

I tried the Proraso sensitive shave soap and it it did not help to smooth the shaving as well as the gel. But did smell and feel great after the shave but not any good other wise. I studied and try all the tricks to get more out of it but it seams not to want to leather very well for me no matter what I tried..


I am looking for a sensitive low cost shave soap under $20 a bar or tub that well finely let me kick the gel habit... Any help would be great

Any help would be great of great soap lords...

 

[oscar11]

D.R. Harris, easy to lather, nice scent or one of the Italian soft soaps (Razorock or Cella).

 

[iceblackfire]

Are they sensitive?

 

[celestino]

Mystic Water sensitive skin soap is excellent!

 

[Graybeard57]

Have you tried the unscented offerings from Mama Bear's Soaps or Mike's Natural Soaps?

 

[Mick]

Kiss My Face shave creams should be one you look into.

You should be able to find them where you live and they are very reasonable ($5 for a tube)

http://www.kissmyface.com/face/grid/natural-moisture-shaves

Use their store locator to find a store near you that sells their products

http://www.kissmyface.com/store

 

[mwhitcraft]

I would try Razorock Mentholipto if your face is sensitive. It lathers great and has a wonderful cooling sensation due to the menthol and eucalyptus

 

[JHP]

I use Nivea extra sensitive shave gel "As I am very sensitive" while is does work somewhat is does not cool after or smell good. I also make my face feel dry or tight???

I totally relate. I'm in the same situation, but just a few months ahead. I've found that the tightness can be caused by my poor technique as much as the product. Make sure that your blade angle isn't getting too tight and scraping your skin.

Mystic Water sensitive skin soap is excellent!

+1

It is unscented though. It just smells like soap. Get a sample pack or 2 because MW scents are amazing. Lillies of the valley has been gentle on my sensitive skin.

 

[SloBurn]

Kiss My Face shave creams should be one you look into.

You should be able to find them where you live and they are very reasonable ($5 for a tube)

http://www.kissmyface.com/face/grid/natural-moisture-shaves

Use their store locator to find a store near you that sells their products

http://www.kissmyface.com/store

+1. KMF is very good for sensitive skin, especially the unscented one.
If you live in North America it is often available locally.

 

[imbored2deth]

Go with Van Der Hagen unscented luxury. Cheap and very good.

 

[nav]

Mitchell's Woolfat will do wonders for sensitive skin, I know from experience!

The other option is Mike's Natural Soaps - Unscented. Fantastic performance and skincare.

 

[gus1942]

Someone has got to say it. Arko!