When I first started wetshaving last summer I took my time browsing reviews and suggestions before I ordered a selection of products to try. One of those highly regarded products happened to be Proraso Pre/Post cream, and naturally I expected it would help make the transition into wetshaving a happy pleasant experience.
Instead it caused a terribly itch and made my entire face rather red. I wasn't able to shave for a couple of days afterwards and haven't made any attempt to use it again. The following week I tried a new face wash with similar, although not as severe, results. Upon investigating the ingredients in those products and mulling over the occasional reactions to various products I've had over the years I came to a rather annoying conclusion. I'm allergic to menthol. And of course an awful lot of products have menthol in them.
Has anyone discovered hitherto unknown allergies upon their discovery of wetshaving?
Instead it caused a terribly itch and made my entire face rather red. I wasn't able to shave for a couple of days afterwards and haven't made any attempt to use it again. The following week I tried a new face wash with similar, although not as severe, results. Upon investigating the ingredients in those products and mulling over the occasional reactions to various products I've had over the years I came to a rather annoying conclusion. I'm allergic to menthol. And of course an awful lot of products have menthol in them.
Has anyone discovered hitherto unknown allergies upon their discovery of wetshaving?