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Post by ordinaryshaver on Apr 21, 2019 20:01:56 GMT -6
Ok, this has become a serious issue here and one that needs to be addressed.
You cannot open and close pores!!!!!!!
It's just a myth. Pores do not have muscles that are needed to allow them to open or close. Let's do our best to stop this false line of thinking.
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Post by RobinK on Apr 21, 2019 22:13:21 GMT -6
Is this about cold water shaving?
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Apr 22, 2019 6:55:11 GMT -6
Is this about cold water shaving? Not necessarily. It could go do want that path, but my reason for the post wasn't directly toed to that subject. I saw a VERY big channel on Youtube directly state that .they were doing a video about irritation on the neck, and they actually stated to use a hot towel to open the pores. To help fight irrational. That was my reason for posting that.
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Post by ShadowsDad on Apr 22, 2019 6:57:36 GMT -6
I think they confuse plant pores (stomata?) with our skin.
You're absolutely correct, our pores don't open and close.
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Post by RobinK on Apr 22, 2019 7:17:03 GMT -6
Right. So, no, pores do not open and close.
But water temperature affects the ingredients of high quality soaps. Hence my question.
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Post by ordinaryshaver on Apr 22, 2019 7:35:41 GMT -6
Right. So, no, pores do not open and close. But water temperature affects the ingredients of high quality soaps. Hence my question. I could cold water shave, and it isn't a bad idea to do it every now and then I suppose. But this comment was in direct response to a YouTuber stating one way to fight irritation was to use a hot towel to open pores. Now, I believe that technique is 90% of the battle with irritation. Same way a cold shower at night or after a workout helps cleanse the body, so to can a cold towel. It can also constrict the blood vessels and help negate a bit of bleeding I suppose.
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Post by RobinK on Apr 22, 2019 7:50:06 GMT -6
Well, that's not what you said in your original post. You referred to a "myth" (whose existence was unknown to me hithertofore), and then added an unusually high number of exclamation marks. That said, if you use a high quality soap, a cold water whatever is a bad idea. I'll leave the research up to inquisitive minds. And no, a cold shower with a high quality soap will not work, either. That's simply chemistry.
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Post by mrconklin on Apr 22, 2019 18:42:01 GMT -6
I've heard that time and time again, but had read a dermatologist state it's a physical impossibility. I think the main reason we see it perpetuated is that 1) a LOT of people think it's true. 1a) That allows marketers to state things about their product that sound beneficial to those people.
My Barbasol cares not whether I use warm or cold water. I think harder soaps do better with warm water. I don't think the creams in tubes care much either.
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Post by birdlives on Apr 24, 2019 20:58:54 GMT -6
I am a hot water shaver...I like how hot water feels on my skin while shaving. I like to dip the tips of my brush in hot water when I lather for each pass...
Just today I was noticing how great the warm top cap of my oc damaskeene feels after holding it under hot water and then riding the cap!!!
With all that said, I do like to final rinse with cold water...Probably a habit left over from my younger days when trying to stop the bleeding after shaving 😳😜🤪
But if you are a cold water shaver...I would agree with the assumption that Barbasol would rinse easier that some harder soaps. AND I would also think Williams would rinse easily aswell...I love how easily Williams cleans up and doesn't clog razors, BUT it's still very slick and protective!
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