Hi!
Just got some AoS Lavender and it worked great the first time. Nice, thick lather, wonderful smell and zero irritation. I used a Gem-G bar with a Coated SS blade. 2 wtg, 1 xtg & 1 ATG (my usual). I would have been a great shave, except for some blood blotches on the neck (not cuts).
Tried the cream again 2 days later with an E3 Injector/german schick. Man! BADD BURN! .
Tried it again for a third time with a Super Speed...I honestly tought to grow a beard from so much irritation.
I was recommending the cream to other people because I liked it so much at first, but stopped after today. Has anyone had a similar experience with Art of Shaving OR Lavender creams?
I found this in Wikipedia, under "Lavender":
"Health precautions: There is scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of some of these remedies, especially the anti-inflammatory effects, but they should be used with caution since lavender oil can also be a powerful allergen. Ingesting lavender should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.[1].
A preliminary finding presented at the Endocrine Society's conference in June 2006 had suggested that shampoos, soaps and body lotions containing lavender and tea tree oils may cause "hormonal imbalances and breast growth in young boys"[2]"
Just got some AoS Lavender and it worked great the first time. Nice, thick lather, wonderful smell and zero irritation. I used a Gem-G bar with a Coated SS blade. 2 wtg, 1 xtg & 1 ATG (my usual). I would have been a great shave, except for some blood blotches on the neck (not cuts).
Tried the cream again 2 days later with an E3 Injector/german schick. Man! BADD BURN! .
Tried it again for a third time with a Super Speed...I honestly tought to grow a beard from so much irritation.
I was recommending the cream to other people because I liked it so much at first, but stopped after today. Has anyone had a similar experience with Art of Shaving OR Lavender creams?
I found this in Wikipedia, under "Lavender":
"Health precautions: There is scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of some of these remedies, especially the anti-inflammatory effects, but they should be used with caution since lavender oil can also be a powerful allergen. Ingesting lavender should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.[1].
A preliminary finding presented at the Endocrine Society's conference in June 2006 had suggested that shampoos, soaps and body lotions containing lavender and tea tree oils may cause "hormonal imbalances and breast growth in young boys"[2]"