#11

Merchant
St. Louis, MO
Another small thing that can help a beginner.
Don’t push a blade longer than is comfortable. You’re not using expensive cartridges that you feel are too expensive to replace frequently.


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#12

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(11-09-2019, 08:33 PM)Batmanacci Wrote: Great idea for a thread. One recommendation I would have is a cold water shave. Great for helping against ingrown hairs and irritation. Rinse face and lather with cold water and enjoy!
Great idea Batmanacci  can you describe how you do a cold water shave? Is it identical to a hot water shave but only using cold water?

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(11-10-2019, 05:16 AM)Marko Wrote:
(11-09-2019, 08:33 PM)Batmanacci Wrote: Great idea for a thread. One recommendation I would have is a cold water shave. Great for helping against ingrown hairs and irritation. Rinse face and lather with cold water and enjoy!
Great idea Batmanacci  can you describe how you do a cold water shave? Is it identical to a hot water shave but only using cold water?
Yes do it exactly the same way you would do it with a hot water shave. I only use hot water to rinse the razor blade and then warm water to rinse out my shave brush.

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(11-10-2019, 02:36 AM)BPman Wrote: Select a scientifically good pre-shave facial wash to use in the shower (preferably). It's amazing what a good cleanser/exfoliant can do for the successive shave.
Examples? What do you consider "scientifically good"?

I totally agree and dont see a lot of discussion on facial wash products.

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I wash my face with a washcloth in the shower before shaving. It makes a big difference.

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(11-10-2019, 08:48 AM)Batmanacci Wrote:
(11-10-2019, 05:16 AM)Marko Wrote:
(11-09-2019, 08:33 PM)Batmanacci Wrote: Great idea for a thread. One recommendation I would have is a cold water shave. Great for helping against ingrown hairs and irritation. Rinse face and lather with cold water and enjoy!
Great idea Batmanacci  can you describe how you do a cold water shave? Is it identical to a hot water shave but only using cold water?
Yes do it exactly the same way you would do it with a hot water shave. I only use hot water to rinse the razor blade and then warm water to rinse out my shave brush.

I'm a cold water shaver too. A cold SS razor on my skin is much less irritating than hot. I only use hot to soak the brush, clean up, and warm water to build lather.

Cold water is a big advantage for me.

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(This post was last modified: 11-11-2019, 05:43 PM by HighSpeed.)
Skin care is not just for shave time. 

Before bed and most mornings, I use a mainstream cleanser/exfoliant followed by non-comedogenic moisturizing cream.  I have also started to use the cream in lieu of or in addition to an aftershave.  (These days, I use aftershaves mainly for fun, but not always for skin health.)  The mainstream products are reasonably priced, highly rated, and I imagine about as well vetted and safe as any.  Since we all have different faces, the products that work for me may not be best for you, but FWIW I am using CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser and CeraVe SA Cream.  OTOH because beard prep is more specialized than skin care, I continue to use the artisan product that has worked very well for me.  However, I suppose that could change too.

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(11-11-2019, 03:09 PM)HighSpeed Wrote: ...but FWIW I am using CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser...
If you like that then you will love this:


https://www.vichyusa.com/skin-care/skin-...10057.html
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(11-12-2019, 03:47 AM)BPman Wrote:
(11-11-2019, 03:09 PM)HighSpeed Wrote: ...but FWIW I am using CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser...
If you like that then you will love this:


https://www.vichyusa.com/skin-care/skin-...10057.html

Thanks BP. I notice that the Vichy Normaderm is more highly rated on Amazon, but it has a lower sales rank. I like that the Vichy lists the concentration of salicylic acid (0.5%), which the CeraVe SA does not, so I may give it a try. Is there something in particular that leads you to prefer the Vichy over the CeraVe?

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(11-12-2019, 04:36 AM)HighSpeed Wrote:
(11-12-2019, 03:47 AM)BPman Wrote:
(11-11-2019, 03:09 PM)HighSpeed Wrote: ...but FWIW I am using CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser...
If you like that then you will love this:


https://www.vichyusa.com/skin-care/skin-...10057.html

Thanks BP.  I notice that the Vichy Normaderm is more highly rated on Amazon, but it has a lower sales rank.  I like that the Vichy lists the concentration of salicylic acid (0.5%), which the CeraVe SA does not, so I may give it a try.  Is there something in particular that leads you to prefer the Vichy over the CeraVe?

Yes, Vichy is owned by L'Oreal who invented (& holds the patent) on LHA which is in the Normaderm gel. 


https://www.lorealparisusa.com/ingredien...-acid.aspx

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