shaving sensitive skin - Advice

chris20 · 06-11-2009, 10:17

i have very sensitive dry skin and every time i shave i bleed a lot in few places and go very red does any one know a good razor shaving gel or foam and after shave that will help stop this and keep face not so dry.its really annoying me i have tried a few razors.

thumbandit · 06-11-2009, 10:24

l`oreal men expert shaving foam I think tesco or boots i forget which are doing 3 for 2 as its fairly pricey £4 ish for the foam and more for the moisturiser ..... and do the following

1. Get a new razor ... make it a gillette fusion
2. buy some men expert shaving foam
3. buy a face wash and post shave balm or moisturiser (preferably men expert)
4. buy a shaving oil (king of shaves are good)

5. Shave in the bath or shower it will help
6. Wash face with face wash and rinse
7. put on the shaving oil and then the shaving foam
8. Shave against the grain washing the razor ever 2 strokes
9. Apply balm

I have the same problem as you and this is how i do it to excellent results, i have found going against the grain is more irritating but requires many less strokes leading to less irritation in the long run.

Will prob set you back about £20

I also dont shave too often and have a beard trimmer which i use when i dont need to be clean shaven.

sla_steve · 06-11-2009, 10:39

ive been using king of shaves shaving oil under my shaving foam. Its helped loads.

Galaxy266 · 06-11-2009, 11:03

I use the Gillette Saving Foam for sensitive skin which contains Aloe Vera. This works for me.

David ® · 06-11-2009, 11:15

All you need to know

http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6...fect-shave.php

CTUaholic · 06-11-2009, 11:22

Cant add much - although you dont have to spend loads..
I had the same problem and just use to shave twice a day (morning and night) found that a good way to keep any redness down..
Funnily enough I have "grown" out of it now and dont need to...
Just make sure you wash first and moisturise afterwards..
King of shaves razors I find the best personally - its individual though, just steer away from cheap disposable types.

Inspiration · 06-11-2009, 11:27

I think a few things help.. taking a shower/bath before hand and making sure your face is wet and warm relaxes the skin and helps with the shave. Also making sure you shave slowly and don't hack at your face. Also regular shaving seems to help too.

chris20 · 06-11-2009, 11:50

thanks for all the advice its so annoying i have always had this problem it puts me off shaving but i have to due to hair growing fast.

BarSix · 06-11-2009, 12:09

I have used this for years, it's absolutely brilliant, hence the price.

fainéant · 06-11-2009, 12:31

Bodyshop Maca Root Shave Cream

Quote:

A rich cream to perfectly prepare the skin for a close and comfortable shave, whilst conditioning and moisturising skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth. Suitable for all skin types. Ideal for men looking for a first rate shave whilst energising the skin and helping to improve its condition.

gemma-the-husky · 07-11-2009, 03:13

and clean the razor after use, and change the blade regularly. dirty old blades are deferably worse than new ones.

BigBHM · 07-11-2009, 03:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by sla_steve

ive been using king of shaves shaving oil under my shaving foam. Its helped loads.

As a sensitive skinner myself I would second that notion, not called King of Shaves for nowt.

06-11-2009, 10:17	#1
chris20 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Services: freeview/setanta with freesat and virgin mobile Posts: 3,257	shaving sensitive skin i have very sensitive dry skin and every time i shave i bleed a lot in few places and go very red does any one know a good razor shaving gel or foam and after shave that will help stop this and keep face not so dry.its really annoying me i have tried a few razors.

06-11-2009, 10:24	#2
thumbandit Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Solihull Services: Sky HD, Virgin BBAND, Iphone on 02 Posts: 122	l`oreal men expert shaving foam I think tesco or boots i forget which are doing 3 for 2 as its fairly pricey £4 ish for the foam and more for the moisturiser ..... and do the following 1. Get a new razor ... make it a gillette fusion 2. buy some men expert shaving foam 3. buy a face wash and post shave balm or moisturiser (preferably men expert) 4. buy a shaving oil (king of shaves are good) 5. Shave in the bath or shower it will help 6. Wash face with face wash and rinse 7. put on the shaving oil and then the shaving foam 8. Shave against the grain washing the razor ever 2 strokes 9. Apply balm I have the same problem as you and this is how i do it to excellent results, i have found going against the grain is more irritating but requires many less strokes leading to less irritation in the long run. Will prob set you back about £20 I also dont shave too often and have a beard trimmer which i use when i dont need to be clean shaven.

06-11-2009, 10:39	#3
sla_steve Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Belfast, N.Ireland Services: iphone 3Gs \| Wii \| XBox 360 \| iPod Video \| BT\| BT BB \| BT Vision \| Posts: 1,232 Blog Entries: 4	ive been using king of shaves shaving oil under my shaving foam. Its helped loads.

06-11-2009, 11:03	#4
Galaxy266 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 583	I use the Gillette Saving Foam for sensitive skin which contains Aloe Vera. This works for me.

06-11-2009, 11:15	#5
David ® Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Gender: Male Posts: 127	All you need to know http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6...fect-shave.php

06-11-2009, 11:22	#6
CTUaholic Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Services: Evensong and weddings Posts: 1,123	Cant add much - although you dont have to spend loads.. I had the same problem and just use to shave twice a day (morning and night) found that a good way to keep any redness down.. Funnily enough I have "grown" out of it now and dont need to... Just make sure you wash first and moisturise afterwards.. King of shaves razors I find the best personally - its individual though, just steer away from cheap disposable types.

06-11-2009, 11:27	#7
Inspiration Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 18,772	I think a few things help.. taking a shower/bath before hand and making sure your face is wet and warm relaxes the skin and helps with the shave. Also making sure you shave slowly and don't hack at your face. Also regular shaving seems to help too.

06-11-2009, 11:50	#8
chris20 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Services: freeview/setanta with freesat and virgin mobile Posts: 3,257	thanks for all the advice its so annoying i have always had this problem it puts me off shaving but i have to due to hair growing fast.

06-11-2009, 12:09	#9
BarSix Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lancaster, UK Services: Bangalore Broadband Posts: 28	I have used this for years, it's absolutely brilliant, hence the price.

07-11-2009, 03:13	#11
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Services: Freesat, SKY FTA Posts: 345	and clean the razor after use, and change the blade regularly. dirty old blades are deferably worse than new ones.