What makes for good razor burn relief?

[UWBadgers1]

So I'm curious - is there an ingredient or something in a "post shave" product that is better at relieving "razor burn" then other ingredients/products?

I'm trying to find a product or two to try, in the event I do have razor burn. I'm still very new to wet shaving, and DE shaving, and at times I'm still a little inconsistent in my lather ability when using a soap. I don't have any issue with lather quality and I've never gotten the "razor burn" feeling while using creams. Only "soaps".

So I wish to continue experimenting with the soaps I DO have, and should this happen again, I want to be prepared to deal with it. The last shave I had razor burn/effect for ~36 hours. I felt miserable.


I currently don't own anything more then an aftershave "splash" (Poraso green) and have been thinking about a "milk" type product, or balm to add to the list of items accumulating in my bathroom. Or another "splash" that can help soothe razor burn.




Thanks for your help, and I'm looking forward to the responses!



-Nick

 

[Lakebound]

I use Myrsol Emulsion exclusively almost everyday. But, to be honest with you I think your issue is more than likely that you are using too much downward pressure when you are shaving.

Pay attention to your pressure and only go WTG on your most troublesome areas and you may find that you end up needing anything at all for treating post shave burn.

You can find Emulsion at any of the reputable merchants here on the forums such as West Coast Shaving, Razor Blades and More and my favorite, BullGoose.

Best of luck,

Frank

 

[danpass]

Supposedly the alum bloc is the go-to item for razor burn.

Mine is still on the way, a Bloc Osma alum bloc from WSC

 

[UWBadgers1]

Thanks Frank. It could be my technique, but as I mentioned before, the ONLY two times I've had razor burn since starting, has been with soaps, and my lack of ability to make the lather like I am used to with creams..

I am aware of the downward pressure, and angle, so I am attributing this to my lack of any experience with soaps, and inability to create the lather needed to protect my skin. I have been face lathering FWIW, which is new to me as well.


New to face lathering, new to soaps, still very new to shaving = possible harsh shaves every now and then. So I just want to be protected when the time comes again.

 

[Toasty]

For just everyday shaving with minimal razor burn I use Witch Hazel, for the more severe razor burn I use a comfrey leaf extract I made or a comfrey leaf ointment I bought online, clears it up right away.

 

[UWBadgers1]

Supposedly the alum bloc is the go-to item for razor burn.

Mine is still on the way, a Bloc Osma alum bloc from WSC

Thanks. I have one, and use it on every shave. It definitely didn't "help" in regards to razor burn.

I could be "using" it wrong, I suppose. I just wet the block, use vertical/horizontal movements, then swirl movements towards the end..

 

[egh128]

An alum block cannot be beat for treating razor burn. I personally use a RazoRock alum block, witch hazel, and Nivea Sensitive ASB.

 

[danpass]

Ah yes. I forgot about the witch hazel.

 

[dfoulk]

Best thing I've found for when I really tear myself up is something called The Cool Fix. It can be found at Sephora and Ulta stores. It's for ingrown hairs, bumps, and razor burn. Not something you use everyday but really great stuff when you're hurting. Takes the pain away and has me shaving the next day.

 

[Facial Blood Donor]

What soaps are you using? Could it be a particular brand?

 

[jasonb8736]

The switch from creams to soaps came with a learning curve for me. I'm exclusively a face-lathering and soap using guy now and haven't looked back.

It takes more work on the puck or soft soap to get it to creamy lather consistency. I spend at least a minute swirling my brush on the puck until there's an audible sticky/tacky noise and the bristles are sticking together and lather is developing. I go to my face from there and occasionally dab the tips of the brush in water while lathering until I hit the slickness level I want.

Your razor burn may simply be a result of applying a lather that hasn't achieved an optimal protection/slickness level.

Just my two cents. I hope it gets better for you.

 

[Shave3112]

Alum block and Kramperts !

 

[UWBadgers1]

Best thing I've found for when I really tear myself up is something called The Cool Fix. It can be found at Sephora and Ulta stores. It's for ingrown hairs, bumps, and razor burn. Not something you use everyday but really great stuff when you're hurting. Takes the pain away and has me shaving the next day.

I bought some myself as well. However I only bought the "sample" size - and just ran out this past week. I like the stuff.

 

[UWBadgers1]

What soaps are you using? Could it be a particular brand?

I have two soaps, currently. QED shave stick, and Cella soap/cream.


Cella worked "good" for my first time using it. I'm still getting used to face lathering, and not building lather from a bowl.

QED shave stick is the soap I used and got a "razor burn" feeling for ~36 hours. I tried the QED soap today, just face lathering (no shaving) before hopping into the shower this morning.

My face feels fine, post "lather" so I don't think I am having a reaction to the soap. I also was able to get a much better lather with the shave stick, after watching a few videos.






-Nick

 

[UWBadgers1]

Alum block and Kramperts !

Going to order some Kramperts Frostbite this afternoon. Looking forward to using it! It's still VERY hot here in Florida, and I much enjoy the "menthol" feeling in the Proarso green.

 

[UWBadgers1]

It takes more work on the puck or soft soap to get it to creamy lather consistency. I spend at least a minute swirling my brush on the puck until there's an audible sticky/tacky noise and the bristles are sticking together and lather is developing. I go to my face from there and occasionally dab the tips of the brush in water while lathering until I hit the slickness level I want.

Your razor burn may simply be a result of applying a lather that hasn't achieved an optimal protection/slickness level.

Just my two cents. I hope it gets better for you.

I bolded what I thought could be very useful for me.

I didn't think about that, and I will wait until I hear that "noise" from the soap/brush.



I am quite sure the "burn" came from a lack of lather/slickness and/or "immature" lather - exactly what you're thinking. It was the first time I ever used a soap, AND shave stick, so I wasn't sure what to expect, and after a "practice" lathering session this morning with the same shave stick, I did get better lather; much thicker and slicker then previously.

 

[Szyman01]

An alum block cannot be beat for treating razor burn. I personally use a RazoRock alum block, witch hazel, and Nivea Sensitive ASB.

+1 on the Nivea Sensitive ASB

Before I apply Nivea, I splash witch hazel on my face.

 

[Head Rigger]

I couldn't tell you what exact ingredient has worked for me but Aveeno Naturals after shave lotion in the brown tube is awesome. I see you live in Central Florida, so do I, and this stuff works very well in our heat and humidity. It absorbs quick, no greasy film, readily available and no fragrance so it won't clash with AS splash or cologne.

 

[Icebear]

Nick, razor burn for 36 hrs ! - My goodness you must have been scraping off 5 layers of skin from your face.
A proper prep. and good technique will avoid razor burn in the first place.
I use Speick AS lotion (with alc.) almost every day and I am just fine. A short burn from the alcohol but then it's smooth and plesant without an overy strong scent.

 

[ClintO]

Best "after shave" I've used for razor burn was Problem Solver by Razorock however I usually use Tend Skin and no matter how rough my shave is, razor burn is practically nil.