Anyone have a cure for razor burn?

**Duggo** · 11-20-2006, 09:49 AM

Hiya everyone!

For the infrequent times that I do get razor burn, what product(s)would you reccomend to relieve that burning feeling, and the accompaning redness, as well?

If you would include your skin type, that would be helpful.

Duggo

**Stauff** · 11-20-2006, 09:59 AM

The cure is called Speick AS lotion, followed by a balm or skin food.

**kuzmo** · 11-20-2006, 10:00 AM

Normal skin type - after shave I ALWAYS use styptic pencil (alum block) as aftershave and let it there for couple of minutes. Then very very very cold water to rinse and close pores (for approx 3 minutes...osunds crazy but it works).After that Nivea Aftershave Lotion (or Balm). This does the trick for me.

**battleboar** · 11-20-2006, 10:21 AM

Aqua Velva. Seriously! I use Aqua Velva fairly often, but especially if I find myself with some razor burn. Yeah, if I chewed my face up the A/V is going to burn and sting like hell, but all that calms down in a minute and afterward it feels great! Of course, YMMV.

**Razorlite** · 11-20-2006, 10:24 AM

Thayers Aloe vera skin toner, then lots of Proraso A/S Balm...mmmmm!!

**Edcculus** · 11-20-2006, 10:25 AM

Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum. It makes you forget you even had razor burn!

**Razorlite** · 11-20-2006, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by Edcculus

Pinaud Clubman Bay Rum. It makes you forget you even had razor burn!

Just make sure you're biting on a stick before putting this on your razor burn!!....It may be a good idea to have a bowl of cold water handy too!

**Wolverine** · 11-20-2006, 10:57 AM

Hydrochloric acid laced with lemon juice...

Seriously, Baxter Aftershave Balm does wonders to soothe razorburn for me.
I have normal skin (somewhat more sensitive in the winter months of course) and heavy beard growth.

**mpisarcik** · 11-20-2006, 12:33 PM

i think im going to try warm water splash after the shave, then cold, then Alum block. I wil then take a shower AFTER shaving.

Im going to try it- I did it yesterday and my neck ( usually a problem area) does look better.

**moses** · 11-20-2006, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by battleboar

Aqua Velva. Seriously! I use Aqua Velva fairly often, but especially if I find myself with some razor burn. Yeah, if I chewed my face up the A/V is going to burn and sting like hell, but all that calms down in a minute and afterward it feels great! Of course, YMMV.

I get nowhere with balms and suchlike for razor burn. This stuff WORKS though. I don't know what it is, but that combination of menthol, alcohol, and aloe (I think that's what it uses for conditioning - don't really remember) just plain makes my face feel good no matter what I did to it.

-Mo

**Mottern Man** · 11-20-2006, 03:49 PM

Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera worked for me

**dj88onmc** · 11-20-2006, 05:11 PM

A cold water splash and a little Proraso Pre/Post cream works wonders for me when I get the "burn", which ain't real often, thank goodness. Follow it up with Proraso A/S balm.

**zachster** · 11-20-2006, 08:16 PM

For bad cases, I've used Solarcaine with good results. Main ingredient is Aloe Vera, with some benzocaine to numb the burn...

**jtmo3** · 11-21-2006, 09:24 AM

Lighter pressure! Less passes!

John

**TraderJoe** · 11-21-2006, 09:51 AM

AB/AS, followed sometimes by:

1) light moisturizer
2) GFT CSF

**Limey** · 11-21-2006, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by kuzmo

Normal skin type - after shave I ALWAYS use styptic pencil (alum block) as aftershave and let it there for couple of minutes. Then very very very cold water to rinse and close pores (for approx 3 minutes...osunds crazy but it works).After that Nivea Aftershave Lotion (or Balm). This does the trick for me.

Are styptic pencils and alum blocks made of the same material(s)?

**Mottern Man** · 11-21-2006, 03:20 PM

Originally Posted by battleboar

Aqua Velva. Seriously! I use Aqua Velva fairly often, but especially if I find myself with some razor burn. Yeah, if I chewed my face up the A/V is going to burn and sting like hell, but all that calms down in a minute and afterward it feels great! Of course, YMMV.

Aqua Velva, Really?

Guess that is another one to ad to the ASAD list!

**TraderJoe** · 11-21-2006, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by Doc Mottern

Aqua Velva, Really?

Guess that is another one to ad to the ASAD list!

definitely. its great stuff

**TimmyBoston** · 11-22-2006, 03:47 AM

If you could find a cure for razor burn you would be one wealthy individual.

I get my best results with the following produced used in this order: cold water rinse, alum block, Da Vinci Water, an aftershave splash and finally a balm (balm only in the winter months). Unless I've just shredded my face, this regiment will knock out razor burn pretty easily.

Also in my experience A/S splashes fight razor burn (and ingrown hairs) better than balms, if only one is used.

**rikrdo** · 11-22-2006, 04:27 AM

I've gotten my best results after I started this routine:

1: Warm water rinse - to clean face of all residue.
2: Cold water splash - to close pores
3: After shave of some sort - Aqua Velva is great
4: After shave balm - dab 'o Corn Huskers Lotion rubbed on top of damp face
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I havent tried many of the top end products.....yet
So I can only comment on those I have. (Anthony ASB Is very good)
AV and CHL really do a super job.
Of course, FWIT IMHO YMMV