The "Burn" or the "Chill" ?

[Gringo]

I'm 20 years old and still have some problems with my skin. In Holland (where I live) they'd probably call it a "bad skin".. I was told to never use alcohol-based AS because it dries out the skin. That's why I use balms for Sensitive Skin. It doesn't Burn nor Chill my skin, so I'll be on the looking for both and see what happens Maybe I'll try Proraso in the near future.

 

[TonyH]

I LOVE the alcohol burn after my shave. But about 20 minutes later, when my skin settles down, I break out the Lubriderm and end up soft and smooth. I always need to moisturize after the fact, whether I use a balm or an AS so I just use a splash and don't end up greasy.

 

[mbrossar]

If I had to pick between hot and cold, I'd pick the cool of aqua velva over the burn of old spice, but in practice, I use 100% aloe gel. It'll sting a tad if I've mucked my shave, but usually just leaves my skin well conditioned. This is one of those YMMV areas, and it sounds like my mileage varied.

 

[htownmmm]

For years, I was a balm guy because of having "sensitive skin"-however,after coming to this site and larnin' bout alcohol based splashes, I have come to love them also. In fact, regular shaves get the splash and go. special shaves get both!


marty

 

[Ru4scuba?]

Before joining this site, I used a balm for years, thinking the alcohol splashes were bad for my skin. Since joining this site, I've used the balm only a few times.

Lately I prefer the Aqua Velva and Proraso splashes almost exclusively. I like the cool down effect from both of these, if it has been a good shave, there is hardly any burn when I apply them.

Amen to that...especially the Proraso stuff. I know guys say Musgo lasts all day. I think Proraso AS splash lasts longer truthfully.

This stuff rocks and has an amazing menthol kick!