What is your opinion of Menthol body wash, not shave soap, body soap.

[pipskicks]

I ask because I guess I have this sort of aversion to menthol now. The issue is just that I tried some menthol bath soap from a friend (he just gave me some), I believe it was Anthony's for Men?

Anyways, to try and keep this G-rated, I used it on certain areas of my body, and unless I washed it immediately afterwards, I was in for some PAIN. Feels sort of similar to Bengay....


Do people like this feeling?? I just wonder how so many people like these menthol soaps when I....just can't handle it! Maybe there are some weaker ones and people haven't had this same experience, but I guess I'm a bit scarred


(Eucalyptus and some other mints have a similar effect, but I think it was either the menthol, or maybe the strength of the Anthony for Men that was just too much for me to handle!)

 

[the_ogre25]

I have never tried the Anthony's for men line but like to use the Bath and Body Mentha bar soap on occasion. I do not experience any discomfort form it. It might have to do your exposure, the more you use the less sensitive you become. I am also a frequent Gold Bond user on my lower half so that may account for my being less sensitive.

 

[FreddyG]

Easy to obtain and lightly mentholated body washes are Nivea for Men Cool & Dove Extra Fresh. The Dove comes in a bar and liquid soap. Both provide slight tingle but I myself have not experienced any burning. Best part about them is the price and availability.
Sorry to hear about the PAIN

 

[pipskicks]

Lol maybe it is just me being not used to it. I just got burned and was wondering if people were sadists or something, it seriously felt like bengay!!

Maybe it's also the strength, I have a bar of eucalyptus, possibly more mint and tea tree oil, but it's pretty mellow compared to the Anthony for men.
That or maybe I'm just a wuss!!

 

[Eastman]

I use jack black turbo wash which has both ingredients and I absolutely love it. Feel fresh when I shower.

 

[bhorsoft]

I've used C. O. Bigelow Mentha Body Wash a few times and Otis and the twins will get tingly, but nothing painful. Kinda nice actually. I find it a great summer start to a summer shave with Em's Place Menthol All Purpose Gel as a pre-shave, QCS Vostok for the shave cream, some Osage Rub as an aftershave, and finally Em's Place menthol aftershave balm. I'f you're not shivering after that you ain't human.

 

[pcumby]

I used it on certain areas of my body, and unless I washed it immediately afterwards, I was in for some PAIN. Feels sort of similar to Bengay....
Do people like this feeling??

Different brand of bodywash
Same reaction to the menthol thing

 

[Mirrorsaw]

I bought the soap from QCS. Vostok. And it did cool. Very much so uh... On personal parts... Other wise I didn't feel that much of a coolingness of it... Granted, it's been the only soap I have used. I have thought about buying menthol crystals and adding them to stuff...

 

[stryker4526]

I used Bigelow mentha once. Never again. It burned down there. Not to mention I just hate the feeling of that menthol cooling. Absolutely hate it.

 

[buffdaddy]

I used Bigelow mentha once. Never again. It burned down there. Not to mention I just hate the feeling of that menthol cooling. Absolutely hate it.

I heard that! I got a BOGO deal on that stuff and it was a pretty wild sensation "down there" as well. Although I must say it's great to use on a really hot summer day on the rest of the body.

 

[shavemaster77]

I really like cooling body washes, but I am extremely conscious of which I choose to use due to my skin. Check out www.gamedaymens.com. I have been using their line and they have cooling agents in their body wash, pre-shave exfoliator and aftershave. It is amazing in all three. The body wash legitimately cools the skin which is amazing after the gym!

 

[kmain]

I have a body wash bought here in Germany.. Fa for Men it has Menthol in it.. its quiet refreshing.. its very light but just enough.

 

[babydials]

Anyways, to try and keep this G-rated, I used it on certain areas of my body, and unless I washed it immediately afterwards, I was in for some PAIN. Feels sort of similar to Bengay....


Thes things are best left to showering alone. Eucalyptus/mint can burn girl parts.

 

[jimmyddrose]

Same thing happens to me.. Feels like Bengay or A535. I can not ever shave with proraso. Makes my face feel cold to the point where it feels like it's burning..

 

[Shaw]

I'm partial to Sea Breeze Super Cool body shampoo.
I found this in Japan, and loved it.
I haven't found anything to match it, Amazon has it now.
But it's dear