shaving cream, anyone?

[darkshadow4563]

Originally Posted by TJ dad

Uh uh, nobody ever taught me how to shave and I used to go against the grain. It used to mess my face up. Another guy in the army suggested that I just wet my face with cold water and then shave with a cheap razor going over my skin just once. It works for me!!! Although, I have to do it everyday or my face will turn into bump-city.

We recommended the "never go against the grain/one stroke" method too.

[True]

My technique.

1. Take hot shower to open pores.
2. Wet face.
3. Apply light oil to face.
4. Apply shaving cream with 100% boars hair brush.
5. Shave with one stroke...do not repeat on same area.
6. Rinse with cold water to close pores.
7. Repeat DAILY You have to do this every day.

[Ejaazi]

Originally Posted by whistler

hey, i was wondering if you could recommend me a shaving cream that helps prevent bumps or acne sores? i have some facial acne and find it a bit difficult to shave most of the time. hope to hear from y'all soon.

The best way to get rid off bumps is to stop shaving! Wear a beard and leave your face alone. You'll feel much better!

[whistler]

Originally Posted by TJ dad

nother guy in the army suggested that I just wet my face with cold water and then shave with a cheap razor going over my skin just once. It works for me!!! Although, I have to do it everyday or my face will turn into bump-city.

hmm, i wonder what's the reason behind using cold water. cos i've read techniques online and they recommend using lukewarm water. kinda confusing.

Originally Posted by darkshadow4563

We recommended the "never go against the grain/one stroke" method too.

care to explain why? :)

Originally Posted by Ejaazi

The best way to get rid off bumps is to stop shaving! Wear a beard and leave your face alone. You'll feel much better!

unfortunately, i don't feel good when i'm all scruffy. i like the shaved look most of the time. i've been scruffy for a long time and now i want to try something else. hehe.

[sephari]

Originally Posted by Ejaazi

The best way to get rid off bumps is to stop shaving! Wear a beard and leave your face alone. You'll feel much better!

1. i don't like the look.
2. i don't have the patience to wait for the pain and itching to stop.

[TJ dad]

Originally Posted by whistler

hmm, i wonder what's the reason behind using cold water. cos i've read techniques online and they recommend using lukewarm water. kinda confusing.



care to explain why? :)

I really dont know. Maybe to close the pores...I dont know. I know I will bump up slightly if I use warm water.

[darkshadow4563]

Originally Posted by whistler

hmm, i wonder what's the reason behind using cold water. cos i've read techniques online and they recommend using lukewarm water. kinda confusing.



care to explain why? :)



unfortunately, i don't feel good when i'm all scruffy. i like the shaved look most of the time. i've been scruffy for a long time and now i want to try something else. hehe.

The reason I was told never to go against the grain (this is for those with skin irritation) is because it causes more trauma to the skin. You're more or less forcing the hair into a direction that is going to irritate the hair follicle. We never use a cold soak first. That goes against logic in my mind. Warm water softens which should make the hair easier to remove. I can see cold soak afterwards but not before. Like I said, I never heard of the cold water thing but that doesn't mean it's not credible.

[Solkuntrol]

I use something called "shave secret" before I shave and then use a "natural shave cream" not foam or gel and then I apply "Bump Patrol" after and it works good for me....