Ask Aaron Q/A: Shaving creams for sensitive skin
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Andrew Horwell, from the UK, asks:
“I have been using the TOBS Jermyn as my first double edge shaving cream and it has been great, lathers well and smells nice. I have sensitive skin and have been looking at some other cream to try. I am not sure whether to try: 1) TOBS fragrance free sensitive. 2) Truefitt & Hill Ultimate comfort. 3) Fjitar Shea butter. 4) Proraso ‘cream’ (not soap). 5) The Bluebeards Revenge.
What would you recommend? Is the TOBS fragrance free more or less the same as Jermyn? Also I have a best badger hair shaving brush, would it be worth upgrading at any point and would I see any noticeable difference?
Many Thanks Aaron”
Jermyn Street Collection Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin (150g)
AARON SAYS
“Mr Horwell,
You have a great kit to start out with. The Jermyn Street cream is well regarded, and if you were wanting to try another that would be compatible with your sensitive skin the Bluebeard’s Revenge and TOBS fragrance free would both be worthy choices. as far as upgrading your brush, that is up to you. The “Best” badger hair grade is considered a medium grade and many men are very happy with their best brushes. If you think you would like to experiment and upgrade then go for it! Most importantly be happy with your choices and pleased with how they give you a shave. Hope you find your best combination possible!
Cheers,
Aaron”
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Hi Aaron
Hope you don’t mind, I have felt moved to share my shaving process and the delight that it gives. If I’m talking c**p, ignore me.
Process and thoughts
1) Shaving should be a wonderful experience. Everyday. Try and make it that way.
Use the sharpest double edged blade you can get your hands on. If you use something like a Feather, carefully and gently, it will deal with all those tricky areas. Under nose, sideburns etc. I use Feather. I have a healthy beard growth, but I’m no Desperate Dan.
2) Don’t use branded cassette razors. They are expensive. There are other ways that are far better.
3) I use a double edge razor. There are some wonderful products (at The Shaving Shack). If you have have the balls, use a straight razor. I have never seen the need. I use a Merkur 38C Barberpole.
4) Never rush. If you rush it will not be that same experience. If you are pushed into a quick shave by your partner, don’t bother shaving. There are very few situation these days where stubble is frowned upon.
5) Your face should be warm / hot and watered. After a bath or shower is good. A warm / hot(ish) flannel on your beard prior is also good. This all gets the pores open.
6) Use some pre shave cream. I use Proraso Pre Shave. Anti irritant stuff in white pot.
7) Good shave cream or soap applied with a good quality brush. I prefer Proraso Shave Soap in a bowl (green one). Again The Shaving Shack have some great performing and aromatic brands and products. Apply with a Badger brush. Don’t let the foam from the shaving soap become to watery.
9) Feather (and other very sharp blades) should be used like the brand name suggests. Your razor is now a ‘Feather’ that you are stroking gently across your face and neck.
10) Shave in directions that are best for you and your face, skin and directions of beard growth. We are all different.
11) After dealing with the tricky areas, go for the second pass. No need for more pre shave cream, just more soap with the brush. After using a new Feather blade my second pass often picks off very little.
12) When complete, wash your face with cold water to close the pores.
13) If you have any of the pesky nicks, use a a bloc of alum to stop them. Wash the alum off your face.
14) Pat you face dry.
15) Apply some post shave cream. I use Prep out of a tube. Out of a tube make it easy to apply.
Bliss.
Thanks for you comment Grahame. Its great to read comments like this as it shows the art of traditional wet shaving is still very much alive. Happy shaving.
Like Andrew, I also suffer from sensitive skin and shaving has been a common misery for my skin. However, I have been using Jermyn Street Collection shave cream for sensitive skin for the past few weeks and I am already starting to see a difference. Thanks so much for the advice Aaron, you have made shaving alot more fun
Guys thank you so much for your responses! It’s great to see your enthusiasm and to know that the advice has helped! Keep up the good work, and always feel free to write in.
cheers,
Aaron
I suffer from sensitive skin and I use The Bluebeards Revenge. Top notch, a great quality lather and its really hepling to reduce my razor rash.