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I actually used Proraso green pre-shave as a post shave cream for the first time. It has so much menthol in it, it's almost like lidocaine
. When you use it post shave, do you rinse it off after a few minutes or just leave it on?What Do You Reach for After a TERRIBLE Shave
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I actually used Proraso green pre-shave as a post shave cream for the first time. It has so much menthol in it, it's almost like lidocaine
. When you use it post shave, do you rinse it off after a few minutes or just leave it on?
I typically use a little with a fair bit of water and leave it on. The nice thing is that I can sort of reactivate it with a little water later as well.I actually used Proraso green pre-shave as a post shave cream for the first time. It has so much menthol in it, it's almost like lidocaine
rbscebu
Girls call me Makaluod
Recite the 99 names of Allah the most merciful. By the time you've gone through that, more burning sensation.
Bad shaves are not allowed.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
These are the products i like to use, the Aloe Vera I have used well over 25 years for my hair moisturizer, sunburns and just skin dry skin care & a dollop for pre-shave on beard area and the Witch Hazel I have used over 2 years and did some research. It is really good for folks who have skin issues of redness and other problems. Thayers makes a good product & I like their medicated one with cloves for skin blemishes or other issues. I like Dickinson's witch hazel for after the shave to clean residual soap of my face and it is a astringent also for minor abrasions you can not see(contains 14% alcohol also-you don't need a lot) also it's cheap and both products I can buy at our local Walmart.
Have some great shaves!
I've learned not to have a terrible shave.
RazoRock After Shave Wax... Signature Scent.
But I havnt needed it in years! <knock on wood!>
But I havnt needed it in years! <knock on wood!>
I was going to say "The Glenlivet", but you did say, "Other than a drink". LOL
Zingari Man Rescue Potion. 
Ridpath
FIGHTER!
I’ve not had a properly bad shave in ages, but when I’ve done something stupid like nicked myself or gone over irritated areas too much, a cold towel usually provides immediate relief.
Nivea Post-Shave Balm (of course).
When I didn't know to stop, load a fresh blade in a smoother razor, or to rinse the face & build new lather, I would get bad shaves. A few trips to the Nivea Balm every 20 minutes or so would help calm it down.
Now, however, if I've had a rough shave after trying a new razor, my remedy is the next day to reach for either my original gold standard, a Pre-War Fat Handle Tech, or my current gold standard, a President.
Now, however, if I've had a rough shave after trying a new razor, my remedy is the next day to reach for either my original gold standard, a Pre-War Fat Handle Tech, or my current gold standard, a President.
A simple pharmaceutical-grade moisturiser. The same stuff prescribed for eczema, dermatitis etc.
Really effective. No scents, no unnecessary extras. Cheap.
I rarely get truly bad shaves these days, these would happen with carts when I would unwisely try to wring a few more shaves out of one. With my AC SS and Razorock Hawk bad razor burn is largely a thing of the past I'm glad to say.
Really effective. No scents, no unnecessary extras. Cheap.
I rarely get truly bad shaves these days, these would happen with carts when I would unwisely try to wring a few more shaves out of one. With my AC SS and Razorock Hawk bad razor burn is largely a thing of the past I'm glad to say.
For razor burn after a bad shave, I use copious amounts of cold water, alum block and an ice pack from the freezer. For bleeding, alum block, Styptic Pencil and if still bleeding a gauze pack from the first aid kit.
1) Get wife to massage face
2) If wife not available, use Nivea Sensitive ASB
3) If face still burns, use Gold Bond Ultimate lotion
2) If wife not available, use Nivea Sensitive ASB
3) If face still burns, use Gold Bond Ultimate lotion
Something alcohol free makes sense, like Thayers Witch Hazel. Maybe follow up with a soothing balm (alcohol free), Nivea Sensitive probably is a good choice.
Depending on how bad it was skip the next day.
Words of Wisdom: don't have bad shaves
Depending on how bad it was skip the next day.
Words of Wisdom: don't have bad shaves
Very rarely and if it happens, I reach for Lucky Tiger.
If I'm having a bad shave--which is blessedly rare--it's usually because I'm trying to wring out one last shave from a blade that ought to be binned (or banned). So I just load another razor and finish the job. No point in muscling through with a tool that's not working.
For post, I endure the lessons of the alum block, then quiet everything down with a few dabs of CeraVe moisturizer.
I can honestly say I've never really had any sort of lasting razor burn, even during my R41 days--and I'm a daily shaver. Maybe I'm just too dumb to notice.
For post, I endure the lessons of the alum block, then quiet everything down with a few dabs of CeraVe moisturizer.
I can honestly say I've never really had any sort of lasting razor burn, even during my R41 days--and I'm a daily shaver. Maybe I'm just too dumb to notice.
