Mass-market AS Balms?
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Mass-market AS Balms?
Lately, no matter what, I'm experiencing razor burn, regardless of what I do or use.
I don't have a lot of dough and can't afford too many artisanal products. I just bought Mama Bear shave soaps; enough!
Can anyone recommend an off-the-shelf brand of balm that is both unscented and non-alcohol based? I can't pay US $10 for a fluid oz of this stuff. Surely there must be an alternative?
I don't have a lot of dough and can't afford too many artisanal products. I just bought Mama Bear shave soaps; enough!
Can anyone recommend an off-the-shelf brand of balm that is both unscented and non-alcohol based? I can't pay US $10 for a fluid oz of this stuff. Surely there must be an alternative?
Michael G.
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Well, this is probably not what you're going to want to hear but here it is: It's probably best to start with the lathering medium (cream or soap) and mastering it or identifying one that's easier on your skin. That and your shaving technique, make sure it's as gentle as can be for now. From there once you've mastered those two the balm will only help you to recuperate. YMMV.
Chris
Chris
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Yeah, but it seems like the whole thing's gone south inside a week! Arrgh!EL Alamein wrote:Well, this is probably not what you're going to want to hear but here it is: It's probably best to start with the lathering medium (cream or soap) and mastering it or identifying one that's easier on your skin. That and your shaving technique, make sure it's as gentle as can be for now. From there once you've mastered those two the balm will only help you to recuperate. YMMV.
Chris
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Months later
I find the stuff to be top notch. Since I don't often need to use it, the bottle is not yet emptied.
Hours after using it my neck and face feel smooth and not at all greasy. On my face, BTW, the scent lingers for hours. Luckily, it's pleasant. But eventually I will switch to an unscented product.
Hours after using it my neck and face feel smooth and not at all greasy. On my face, BTW, the scent lingers for hours. Luckily, it's pleasant. But eventually I will switch to an unscented product.
Michael G.
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