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Post by ordinaryshaver on Sept 16, 2018 20:09:11 GMT -6
Ok, I have to put this to rest once and for all. You probably don't actually have sensitive skin! There, I said it. See, here's the thing, most folks think that they have sensitive skin and they really don't.
Now, before you get mad, read on. As guys we are told if there is any redness, or irritation, or alight ringling feeling that our skin is sensitive. Pure and total marketing! Just a way to have guys buy more products that they don't need.
The skin is the largest organ we have, if it was as sensitive as we are led to believe even the shirts and pants we wore would having us breaking out and turning red.
99 percent of the time it is technique, not actually a skin issue. If you use too much pressure or your technique is not on, then of course you will have the symptoms but correlation doesn't automatically relate to causation.
Fix your angle, fix your pressure, fix your technique, then if you have redness and irritation, then check your soap, or your aftershave. You don't blame the transmission if you keep burning the clutch.
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Post by wchnu on Sept 16, 2018 20:19:21 GMT -6
Getting tired of the whining are we?
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Sept 16, 2018 20:28:36 GMT -6
Getting tired of the whining are we? I get tired of people saying "what's best this or that for sensitive skin?" 1. Your not Dr. House, your not smart enough to know that a red patch is just that, a red patch.. 2. When folks use the newest whiz bang invention, that comes along, they rely on "technology" instead of technique. 3. If a marketing department can come up with a campaign to sell more products, then they make more money. Let's not make believe that they actually care about you or your skin. 4. People are looking for short cuts, they want the fastest results with the least effort. They need a crutch to rely on instead of learning. Ok, I'll get off my soapbox now.
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Post by TobyC on Sept 16, 2018 20:44:26 GMT -6
I could shave with an old saw blade without irritation. But some folks do have problems with certain products that they use, some even have difficulties with nickel plating or stainless with nickel in it. Everyone is different, those with issues need to find out if it's product or technique.
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Sept 16, 2018 21:07:33 GMT -6
Totally right. That's why I said to check technique first, then check product. I'm not saying that it isn't possible to have sensitive skin, it can be that, but more than likely it is sensitized skin due to either one of the two things. Either technique or product. If you are allergic to something then obviously, discontinue use, but if it is technique related, don't blame the transmission if you burn out the clutch.
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Oct 7, 2018 17:08:48 GMT -6
Ok, so this needs to be re-posted for posterity sake.
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Post by andy914 on Nov 12, 2018 20:45:21 GMT -6
When I started with the unmentionables I fell into the sensitive skin products, turns out my technique just stunk. I do like the smell of the Proraso sensitive (white) I think I got a tube around here... somewhere.
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Nov 13, 2018 0:00:19 GMT -6
When I started with the unmentionables I fell into the sensitive skin products, turns out my technique just stunk. I do like the smell of the Proraso sensitive (white) I think I got a tube around here... somewhere. Im not saying you cant have SENSITIZED skin, but to amount of marketing going around now, there is no way on Gods green earth that this many people can have SENSITIVE!!!!!!!!! skin. Just aint possible folks. Now, can you have an allergic reaction? Yes of course, and that may lead to other issues, but the false thought that if you get a bit of redness, or some burning after you shave, that suddenly your skin is oh so senative that you can shave unless you have 4 strips of cooling aloe, aloe shave cream, and aloe after shave is absolute horse droppings! Most folks say 97% of people just have sucky technique and think it is an issue with their skin. Dont blame the clutch if you cant drive a standard! [Off my soapbox now}
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Post by riverrun on Nov 13, 2018 3:01:11 GMT -6
My anecdote on the subject:
One reason I had a full beard for many years (other than that it looked good) was my sensitive skin. On the few occasions, I had to shave for a while (snorkeling with a full beard is a no go) I invariably got a rash despite using Nivea "sensitive" shaving balm afterwards. How much more proof do you need that I have sensitive skin?
Turns out:
I'm allergic to something in Nivea "sensitive" balm. It's the only substance known to shavekind that reliably gives me a rash. Luckily, when I started "proper shaving" I got another balm and all was fine. Weeks later I tried the Nivea again. Rash. Nowadays I don't use any balm. A good splash of alcohol on my no longer sensitive skin and done.
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Post by wchnu on Nov 16, 2018 13:57:17 GMT -6
My anecdote on the subject: One reason I had a full beard for many years (other than that it looked good) was my sensitive skin. On the few occasions, I had to shave for a while (snorkeling with a full beard is a no go) I invariably got a rash despite using Nivea "sensitive" shaving balm afterwards. How much more proof do you need that I have sensitive skin? Turns out: I'm allergic to something in Nivea "sensitive" balm. It's the only substance known to shavekind that reliably gives me a rash. Luckily, when I started "proper shaving" I got another balm and all was fine. Weeks later I tried the Nivea again. Rash. Nowadays I don't use any balm. A good splash of alcohol on my no longer sensitive skin and done. WINNER!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2018 17:39:41 GMT -6
People do have sensitive skin. Its just that most don't know what the definition of the term is. I feel there can only be 2 kinds of sensitivity. Sensitivity to touch, and to chemicals. Some people have sensitive skin, if you rub your hand on a persons face that has that, they get a rash or hives. That's true sensitive skin. I bet less that 1 out of 100,000 people actually have true sensitive skin. The second being sensitive to chemicals. That's an easy one to fix. Use a different soap, or aftershave. But most people just have bad technique. And mislabel it.
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Nov 16, 2018 20:41:52 GMT -6
People do have sensitive skin. Its just that most don't know what the definition of the term is. I feel there can only be 2 kinds of sensitivity. Sensitivity to touch, and to chemicals. Some people have sensitive skin, if you rub your hand on a persons face that has that, they get a rash or hives. That's true sensitive skin. I bet less that 1 out of 100,000 people actually have true sensitive skin. The second being sensitive to chemicals. That's an easy one to fix. Use a different soap, or aftershave. But most people just have bad technique. And mislabel it. This, this right here is the words I was trying to come up with.
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Post by wchnu on Nov 16, 2018 21:25:39 GMT -6
People do have sensitive skin. Its just that most don't know what the definition of the term is. I feel there can only be 2 kinds of sensitivity. Sensitivity to touch, and to chemicals. Some people have sensitive skin, if you rub your hand on a persons face that has that, they get a rash or hives. That's true sensitive skin. I bet less that 1 out of 100,000 people actually have true sensitive skin. The second being sensitive to chemicals. That's an easy one to fix. Use a different soap, or aftershave. But most people just have bad technique. And mislabel it. Just more proof that you are a perfect fit here.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2018 21:34:56 GMT -6
People do have sensitive skin. Its just that most don't know what the definition of the term is. I feel there can only be 2 kinds of sensitivity. Sensitivity to touch, and to chemicals. Some people have sensitive skin, if you rub your hand on a persons face that has that, they get a rash or hives. That's true sensitive skin. I bet less that 1 out of 100,000 people actually have true sensitive skin. The second being sensitive to chemicals. That's an easy one to fix. Use a different soap, or aftershave. But most people just have bad technique. And mislabel it. Just more proof that you are a perfect fit here. Thanks, Fuzzy. I like to nerd out on my hobbies.
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Nov 20, 2018 23:00:01 GMT -6
@vintagelife that was what I was trying to actually put into words. Im glad you said it much better than I did.
Obviously I get it that some folks have an allergy to a product or a chemical allergy. That is a true and legitimate concern. My issue isnt with those folks. It is the ones that believe the hype that is so prevalent in the shaving world about everyone having sensitive skin.
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