Pretty sure that if you're allergic to something, it's your job to watch out for it and let others know when it may cause a problem. I'm deadly allergic to bees. I wouldn't go to a beekeeper's house and expect them to have gotten rid of the bees in case someone allergic to bees, or who may possibly be allergic to bees but doesn't know yet comes by. Just saying.
My thoughts in Proraso eucalyptus n menthol
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That's how my son felt, but I love the stuff. Soothes like nothing else on the market, IMO.
I tried Proraso Green (Menthol and Eucalyptus) for the first time with yesterday's (4-22-14) shave, and loved it!! I got a very slick creamy lather after soaking my brush in very hot water. My three razors glided over my face with only one tiny weeper using Astra SP blades.
My wife liked the smell and insisted I take it along for our upcoming Scandinavian cruise. Better listen to the wife--she has put up with for 36 of the 37 years we have been married--Uncle Sam had to put up with me in Iraq for the other year.
My wife liked the smell and insisted I take it along for our upcoming Scandinavian cruise. Better listen to the wife--she has put up with for 36 of the 37 years we have been married--Uncle Sam had to put up with me in Iraq for the other year.
I am hooked on the stuff and I cannot see myself using anything else! It feels great, the razor glides without any effort. I wish it was sold in stores by me along side products that others "consider" to be shaving creams and soaps. There is nothing like splashing on some cold H2O after using it. Feels great. The folks at Proraso should advertise considering that Cremo is having a push on talk radio.
Thanks for your service to our country!
But you would expect bees in a beehive.
Would you expect eucalyptus (or another harsh substance) in soap?
Proraso Green is a product that I absolutely hate. It gives me a bad rash and makes my skin feel horrible for days. My dad says that it's his favorite cream, but I can't stand it.
I think Palmolive Menthol, Ingram, Lea Menthol, and Gada Cool Mint are all better. They are colder, have better performance, and better skincare.
I think Palmolive Menthol, Ingram, Lea Menthol, and Gada Cool Mint are all better. They are colder, have better performance, and better skincare.
It appears that you are allergic or very sensitive to the Proraso Green. Under those circumstances, you really cannot fairly evaluate the efficacy or performance of the cream. I have a similar situation with Mitchell's Wool Fat. It burns me terribly. Therefore, I would never advise that it was a bad (or good) soap except to state that some may have a reaction.
You may wish to try the Proraso Red or Blue creams. They are both more mild and moisturizing than the Green, and the Blue barely has any menthol, while the Red has absolutely none. Neither contains eucalyptus which is probably the ingredient that you find irritating.
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Like iv said in one or two different posts now, he carries the proraso line, and has a hot lather machine (dosnt use proraso), and cella.
if he lathered up green for everyone i would agree with you...
but... if he gives you a choice, and goes over the line with you "i have a sandalwood, green tea, eucalyptus, aloe, a hot lather machine, or soap" and you pick something your allergic to then thats your problem.
Anyways im sure there are more people that have problems with almond oils then eucalyptus oils...Ask the kid i went to school with, that sat by himself at his own table in his own blocked off section of the lunch room (horrible allergies to nuts).
Like i said it isn't my barbers first rodeo, But i do appreciate the concern.
YMMV an i understand that this is just my opinion...
i also have no problems with people posting their thoughts ON the cream. Good or bad.
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Proraso cream + Personna Blade + Gillette Slim = one fine shave
That's a good point. I should have been more specific. The rash didn't show up until a few hours after the shave. I kept the same setup, just in case I had to rule out something else. I had a much better shave when I replaced the Proraso Green with another cream.
I bought my dad a tube of Proraso Red for Christmas. He let me try it out and I had really good results. I have a sample of the Blue that I haven't gotten around to yet.
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Hey marco, if you ever come to Chicago could you smuggle out the good stuff straight from the source for me?
Not much, just a luggage bag or two filled with proraso stuff?
This went from "Proraso is great," which it is, to "Sweeney Todd." One can't help but wonder, ***? Individuals are responsible for their own allergies and know to ask the contents of a product before its use. Also, people with severe allergies are less likely to take advantage of this type of service.
I'm thinking wow your barber has a hot lather machine!! Does that ever take me back
Just received my first tube of Proraso Green. I already have a tub of the red, which I love, and can't wait to try the green.
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If you wanna read my description of my barber shop
an older thread
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http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...op-like?highlight=Whats+your+barber+shop+like
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Hmm, I think we have to agree to disagree ;-)
Of course a barber does not have to list all ingredients. But he should mention known allergens like eucalyptus oil, almond oil, or lanolin. Of course it's the responsibility of the customers to know what allergies they have. But I would expect the barber to know a "top ten list" of the allergens in soaps, lotions, aerosols, and so on.
Of course a barber does not have to list all ingredients. But he should mention known allergens like eucalyptus oil, almond oil, or lanolin. Of course it's the responsibility of the customers to know what allergies they have. But I would expect the barber to know a "top ten list" of the allergens in soaps, lotions, aerosols, and so on.
I finished my sampler size tub of Green and tried the White this morning. Also a fantastic cream, but without the HOLY MOLY! mentholyptus instant deep freeze of the Green. This who don't like or can't use the Green ought to give the White a test drive. BTW, Maggard Razors sells some nice samplers of Proraso and some other higher end shaving software.
