Soothing razor burned skin, what to use?

[Marksman]

As I have gotten older my skin has become succeptable to razor burn. What is the best thing to use to sooth the irritation? When I was younger I used to shave with Noxzema Skin Creme, it was helpful if you could stand the smell all day.

 

[Erich]

I'm a Hoosier, myself, so what I'm about to tell you didn't come easy. When I stopped stupidly slapping alcohol on my skin, I figured out that there are a lot of decent lotions that do the trick. I have a few frou-frou ones, but I'm most apt to use regular old Nivea cream. I think pretty much any decent lotion will do the trick.

It still pretty much galls me to use lotion. For anything. Even when my hands crack and bleed here in the desert (tho fellows in the desert have a much more practical way of looking at this than do us manly Hoosiers ).

 

[P&R Fan]

Aqua Velva, It smells like a man (and hurts like heck).

 

[oldogy]

Shucks, I just quit shaving. End of pain and irritation.
oldogy

 

[SPC]

I cant help you with soothing it, but if you switch to an old style safety razor or even a straight razor it'll probably go away. I had serious razor burn issues with modern multi blade razors and haven't had any since switching to a straight/ safety for travel.

 

[Spotteddog]

I recall when I first started shaving that trying to use an electric would chafe and razor burn me like crazy. A blade, while it would take salami slices, didn't cause a rash. Well, it's 180 degree's around now? A floating twin blade cartridge razor will carve off lab specimens while I attempt to get as "close" as I once could with an injector safety razor. And my electric (Wahl-extra close foil insert) will actually get closer in most areas than my Gilette Atra will? If you are talking safety razor, try one of the gel shave creams that has Aloe (Edge). If electric, try "Prop" pre-shave on an unwashed dry face. Wouldn't it be great to be able to afford a barber shave each AM?

 

[jimmyj]

1.Wash face first with warm soapy water and than dry
2. Apply Brennens Pre-electric shave
3. Shave
4. Wash face with cold water
5. Apply Sportsmans After Shave, or Bay Rum, or Old Spice or Hoppes #9.

 

[max]

I use to have the same problem. For many years I have used Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel as an after shave. I even put it on before the foam and it acts as a lubricant. I discovered the stuff years ago when I used it to treat a sunburn. I have not had a problem since I started using it.

 

[jeffsmith]

Edge Gel for Sensitive Skin (Orange cap)
& I shave every other day

Shaving used to just tear my face up

 

[Evil One]

Shave when fresh out of the shower after keeping your face wet for a few minutes.
Use a single blade razor, I use a 1930s gilette.
I also use williams mug soap and a shaving "cream" mix.
I lather in a bowl... and let the lather sit on my face for a minute or 2.
I then shave, usually using a blade buffing technique.
I also do 4 pass shaving.
After I am done, I splash on clubman pinaud as an antiseptic.
I then use a lotion.


Jim

 

[smith revolver cop]

Do you have a dog? I lie on the bed and let the dog lick my face!!!

 

[Nightowl]

I used to cut myself every day until I discovered Gillette Fusion razors. I use the shaving cream and lotion too. Best shave I ever had, with far, far less issues.

 

[Gun-runner]

I use Edge Gel for sensitive skin and I shave after my shower. Here's the funny part. After washing my face I suds up my beard with my son's baby shampoo and continue my shower.
After the final rinse I put on the gel and shave. My beard comes off with no problems even if it's 4 days old. It's funny but the baby shampoo softens it right up.

 

[Marshall 357]

I use Edge Gel for sensitive skin and I shave after my shower. Here's the funny part. After washing my face I suds up my beard with my son's baby shampoo and continue my shower.
After the final rinse I put on the gel and shave. My beard comes off with no problems even if it's 4 days old. It's funny but the baby shampoo softens it right up.

That sounds like good advice from a guy who uses a pillow! LOL!!

 

[VAdoublegunner]

How about a little bit of old fashioned Cornhuskers Lotion. It doesn't smell all frou-frou and it won't burn your face.

Of course, a real man would use bacon grease. But just the little bit left over from making biscuits and gravy.

 

[srgvaz]

Shave at night and use a good cream and if possible get it unscented the aloe gel also works well. If you're not to concerned with a very close shave use a good quality hair trimmer without any guards works for me.

 

[JWiley]

Bag Balm or Udder Cream?

 

[VAdoublegunner]

What you learn on the Internet!

There is apparently a whole forum devoted to shaving. They even have a subsection for Aftershaves. There is as much activity on there for some topics as 'biscuits and gravy' or '9mm vs. 45ACP' !!

Here's the link --
Aftershaves - Badger & Blade

 

[HighStrung]

I've actually found that using conditioner (as in shampoo and conditioner) instead of using shaving cream, helps to keep me from getting razor burn. Chances are you've already got some in the house, you may want to try this before you go out and buy more products.

 

[doublesharp]

Shave in the shower and use "Kiss My Face" lime scented shaving lotion.