Body after shave?

[SomeDanGuy]

So, I would like to keep my chest hair shaved I think. The problem is that my chest gets really irritated afterwards the few times I've tried. Does anyone recommend some sort of lotion or after-shave product to prevent this? Like, do you use stuff for your legs that might work the same?

[JaneDead]

well what are you using to shave it in the first place?

[Onyx]

Witch Hazel.

Sorta smells medicinal but it evaporates quickly, soothes skin, even stops bleeding on small cuts, and leaves no scent. I hate aftershaves - ewww.

I'd much rather a man just use an unscented soap and smell clean. mmmm clean.

[Brenda Starrr]

Personally, I like the female shave creams. They leave you very smooth.

[JaneDead]

i have found i can only use the shave gels. not even creams are good for me. and never the mens stuff. i always have to use the female ones.

and sometimes after i use baby oil. or aveeno lotion. both have made my skin smooth and not dry or itchy after shaving.

another good shave "cream" is this stuff called coochy rash free body shave creme. works pretty nicely.

[SomeDanGuy]

Thank you all! I will try some of this stuff out. It's so nice to have a resource like this community for random questions =)

[Rozzlyn]

So, I would like to keep my chest hair shaved I think.  The problem is that my chest gets really irritated afterwards the few times I've tried.  Does anyone recommend some sort of lotion or after-shave product to prevent this?  Like, do you use stuff for your legs that might work the same?

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Just use mug lather and a brush rather than those ridiculous creams.

Ladies' shave creams are full of dyes, perfumes and moisturises, which can actually irritate the skin more than soothe it, clog the pores more than clear them and all sorts of other stuff.

Once I stopped falling for the bollocks of the "cleanser plus astringent plus moisturiser skin regime", I noticed just how junked-up that crap made my skin. A good soap pulled two giant ance cysts up to the surface overnight -- and something that size doesn't happen overnight. Just a daily wash with soap ever since then keeps my skin clear.

Seriously, what's all that junk doing to your skin? OK, you're washing the crap off, and then you're rubbing the natural moisturisers out and putting man-made moisturisers in. That makes absolutely no sense and it's basicly junk.

Shave foams work the same way. Yes, just wetting down the skin doesn't always lubricate it enough for a shave, but I've even noticed perfumes in "sensitive skin" formulas and furthermore, the "sensitive skin" formulas often have all sorts of pointless moisturisers that routinely do more pore-clogging than moisturising. Most people make enough of their own natural skin oils which replenish themselves naturally after a shower.

If you need to lubricate the skin before touching a razor to it, mug soap and a lather brush is all you need. Even with daily use, mug soap lasts several months and, at Meijer, is only $3 or so. A well-cared for brush, even an inexpensive one ($5, also at Meijer) will last for years. Not only does it save your skin, it'll save you money.

[JaneDead]

oh yeah i forgot about that mug soap stuff. i actually want to try that myself.

rozzlyn- what soap do you use to wash your face?

[Fierce Critter]

Just as an aside - talking about face washing...

I've never washed my face in an effort to stop acne, etc. I sleep in make-up, always have - basically too lazy to remove it. In the morning, before applying new make-up, I'll take a washcloth and wet it and use that alone - NO soap - to clean my face, then apply a moisturizer.

I've never had a problem with acne, and I'm always mistaken for being more than 10 years younger than my real age.

(The moisturizer I use is by Mary Kay - and it's the ONLY MK product I use.)

[Jarodaka]

What about waxing to keep that chest nice 'n smoove?

[JaneDead]

Just as an aside - talking about face washing...

I've never washed my face in an effort to stop acne, etc. I sleep in make-up, always have - basically too lazy to remove it. In the morning, before applying new make-up, I'll take a washcloth and wet it and use that alone - NO soap - to clean my face, then apply a moisturizer.

I've never had a problem with acne, and I'm always mistaken for being more than 10 years younger than my real age.

(The moisturizer I use is by Mary Kay - and it's the ONLY MK product I use.)

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i never had problems with my skin til i was about 25 or 26. and then my skin started to actually break out. anything i have ever used since then did nothing for my skin. if i sleep with make up on that is worse. my pores are more clogged [and i have heard too that mascara dries out your eyelashes and makes them brittle so i try to never ever sleep with make up on anymore].

i just got this african black soap and it has so far been working better on keeping my skin soft and not oily+dry all day than anything has in the past 5+ years. it seems a little too dry though (my skin) and now i am hoping this shea butter i got will help that. i know i will still need to put something on my skin before i wear makeup or try new make up cuz it seems to be dry/flakey on me.

ok i went way off topic there for "body after shave"... but i can bring back on topic and say once i get my shea butter, i will use that after shaving and let you know mr dan guy if that helps out too.

[Proscrire]

Not that I think anyone will believe me about this but it works really well.

Dissolve 2 aspirin (not tylenol, aspirin) in some warm water in a coffee mug. After you shave and dry off, wipe the solution onto the area like an astringent.

And here is the link where I found it, becuase it seems to easy to work but it does.

shaving article

[SomeDanGuy]

What about waxing to keep that chest nice 'n smoove?

The one time I tried letting my g/f do that it hurt like HELL. Maybe it was bad wax or something, but it was not an experience I wish to repeat. Plus, waxing takes a lot of prep work and effort that I'm just not willing to put in

[mallochai]

I've found that when it comes to shaving, using baby oil is a miracle for me. I just keep a bottle in the shower, use a small amount on my legs, shave, rinse, and I'm done.

Of course, one good pointer is to probably allow the hair to get wet, warm, and soft first in a hot shower, as it makes it easier to shave them as well. Even a hot towel for a while first would help.

[Rozzlyn]

oh yeah i forgot about that mug soap stuff. i actually want to try that myself.

rozzlyn- what soap do you use to wash your face?

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A bar of Ivory.

[Ginevra]

It might be mentioned, also, that while men's and women's razors are essentially the same, I find that women's razors will hold the edge longer. If the hair in question is rather fine, try a women's razor once and see if that doesn't make a difference.

[Fierce Critter]

Once upon a time, Consumer Reports or some similar group did a comparison of shavers and rated them based on various areas of performance. They measured women's AND men's razors equally for all types of shaving.

#1, for BOTH sexes, ALL body areas, was the Flicker razor. I believe they are no longer made - the last time I had one was a couple years ago, and I had picked mine up at a dollar store. I no longer see them in stores.

One of the quality features of a Flicker was a fine wire wrapped around the blade, which helps prevent nicks (their commercial music was, "don't be a nick-er, get a Flicker"). I found that so long as I didn't get overly careless with it, I did, in fact, always have a nick-free shave using a Flicker.

I now use the Schick Silk Effects Plus razor. It's a wide-handled razor and the blades have that same Flicker-type wire wrapping. It works just as well as the Flicker did.

[Nienna]

Coochy makes a men's shaving cream now that is actually (IMO) better than the ladie's version. It's expensive, but it's worth it and only takes a little bit each shave.

[honeymustard02]

I hate to shave so I use this hair remover called Veet. It is GREAT!! I put it on my legs for like 3 mins before a shower and then when I hope in all I have to do is rinse away. I find that it last for like 3-4 days where shaving lasted a day if that.

I would give it a shot.

[Soulrev]

I hate veet I used it before it burns if you leave it on too long not to mention the fact that I don't feel comfortable using something that makes my hair just come off.. Plus I hate the smell

[pomba gira]

I don't shave, but there's a women's shaver with a block of lotion/soap/conditioner type stuff around it, & I've heard it works really well. Sorry I can't remember the brand but it has been advertised heavily in recent months.

Maybe you could try some of the facial hair removers that many Black men have to use... since they're intended for facial use maybe they're a bit gentler than brands meant for body hair. Nowadays they smell much better than the old time "shaving powder"- my daddy used that stuff when I was a cub & the bathroom would smell unbelievably vile afterward.

Not that I think anyone will believe me about this but it works really well.

Dissolve 2 aspirin (not tylenol, aspirin) in some warm water in a coffee mug. After you shave and dry off, wipe the solution onto the area like an astringent.

shaving article

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Makes perfect sense actually- salicylic acid is the active ingredient in aspirin, and is also used in many skin care products as an anti-oil, anti-acne agent.

Dyno, glad you're having good results w/the black soap! I've been washing my face with it exclusively for the past couple months, & my skin is clearer than it's been since I turned 40, when it went from moderately dry to amazingly oily just about overnight. I never had acne till then- it's been really heartbreaking 'cos I always had a beautiful complexion. =(

[Dollardave]

You gonna shave your balls too Dan? LOL

So, I would like to keep my chest hair shaved I think.  The problem is that my chest gets really irritated afterwards the few times I've tried.  Does anyone recommend some sort of lotion or after-shave product to prevent this?  Like, do you use stuff for your legs that might work the same?

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[TearSandrille]

My roommate says use Baby Oil Gel and disposable razors. You will be using the Baby Oil Gel as a shaving cream. They said it lets the razor just slide over your skin.

[Troy Spiral (13)]

I have mega sensitive skin , Mens Edge extra sensitive skin gel is what i use to shave it at first, then i use actual burn/scrape ointment as nessisary. (cortaid+pain reilf or Neosporin+ pain relief) As its not just "abrasive" its actually damaging to my skin a bit as far as i can tell. Use a lot of water or some sort of baby oil helps to help the razor "slide" over your skin rather than rub against it. The idea is to cut out the scrapes at the source , while your shaving rather than have to deal with the damage control so much.

Not that it matters much anymore as i havent shaved the old chest in quite awhile, i was told by a sweetheart that kicks so much ass its not even funny that she perfers it unshaved. Hell, now i dont have to worry about accidentially nicking a nipple and bleeding for 2 days so often.

[Sybil]

So, I would like to keep my chest hair shaved I think.  The problem is that my chest gets really irritated afterwards the few times I've tried.  Does anyone recommend some sort of lotion or after-shave product to prevent this?  Like, do you use stuff for your legs that might work the same?

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the best stuff???

Aveeno lotion..

its unscented, and lasts for 24 hours..

..longer probably.. i have been using it for over 10 years...

i have the softest "just shaved" regions ...

hehehe..

try it.. if you dont like it, i will re-imburse you, AND buy you a drink at City Club..

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