I recently starting using my first safety razor and love the idea of it....but so far it doesn't love me back. I have always struggled with razor bumps, razor burn and ingrown hairs on my neck while using a generic cartridge razor. But not nearly as bad as I do now after using a safety razor and new products. I have spent several hours watching youtube videos and searching the web for answers.
My skin and shave routine/products: I'd say I have sensitive combination skin. Shave on average 3-4 days per week. I use a gentle foaming facial cleanser in a warm shower and have tried exfoliating cleansers as well. I then run my badger hair brush under hot water for a minute or so. Shake the brush out. Apply a small dollop of Taylor of Old Bond Street Royal Forest Shaving Cream. Create a nice lather using circular motions to stand the hairs up, then smooth it out so there is no clumps. Run my Parker safety razor under hot water and begin shaving with the grain and no pressure, trying to not go over the same spot twice (still learning the technique of shaving with a safety razor.) Once I'm done, I splash my face with warm water and rub off all ruminants of lather. Followed by several splashes of cold water. Pat dry with a clean towel.... THIS IS WHERE I BELIEVE A LOT OF MY ISSUES COME FROM AND CANT FIND THE RIGHT ANSWERS...
Here are some products I've used for aftershave:
1.) I apply witch hazel and call it a day. Or apply witch hazel, followed by cerave daily moisturizer.
2.) Apply witch hazel followed by Clubman No Bumps Gel
3.) Apply Clubman No Bumps Gel
I'm starting to think that my skin and shave irritation become more aggravated by harsh alcohol products like the no bumps gel. I believe finding the right products for my skin will alleviate a vast amounts of the irritation followed by becoming more experienced with a safety razor and possibly try other remedies like shaving everyday or cold water shaves. Looking into trying lucky tiger tonic followed by some kind of post shave balm or Grooming Lounge Kit. Open to all product recommendations and advice! Thank you!
Immediately after shaving and apply Clubman No Bumps Gel.
1 hour after.
Next day (about 19 hours later and a shower with gentle foaming cleanser followed by cerave daily moisturizer on face and neck)
My skin and shave routine/products: I'd say I have sensitive combination skin. Shave on average 3-4 days per week. I use a gentle foaming facial cleanser in a warm shower and have tried exfoliating cleansers as well. I then run my badger hair brush under hot water for a minute or so. Shake the brush out. Apply a small dollop of Taylor of Old Bond Street Royal Forest Shaving Cream. Create a nice lather using circular motions to stand the hairs up, then smooth it out so there is no clumps. Run my Parker safety razor under hot water and begin shaving with the grain and no pressure, trying to not go over the same spot twice (still learning the technique of shaving with a safety razor.) Once I'm done, I splash my face with warm water and rub off all ruminants of lather. Followed by several splashes of cold water. Pat dry with a clean towel.... THIS IS WHERE I BELIEVE A LOT OF MY ISSUES COME FROM AND CANT FIND THE RIGHT ANSWERS...
Here are some products I've used for aftershave:
1.) I apply witch hazel and call it a day. Or apply witch hazel, followed by cerave daily moisturizer.
2.) Apply witch hazel followed by Clubman No Bumps Gel
3.) Apply Clubman No Bumps Gel
I'm starting to think that my skin and shave irritation become more aggravated by harsh alcohol products like the no bumps gel. I believe finding the right products for my skin will alleviate a vast amounts of the irritation followed by becoming more experienced with a safety razor and possibly try other remedies like shaving everyday or cold water shaves. Looking into trying lucky tiger tonic followed by some kind of post shave balm or Grooming Lounge Kit. Open to all product recommendations and advice! Thank you!
Immediately after shaving and apply Clubman No Bumps Gel.
1 hour after.
Next day (about 19 hours later and a shower with gentle foaming cleanser followed by cerave daily moisturizer on face and neck)