Thread: Face burning all day after using after shave

I have sensitive skin and have found that aftershaves with alcohol dry out my skin too much, sting or no sting so I only use balms now

Had somewhat of the same problem until I bought an alum block. Worked great and made my skin feel great. Would not be without it. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by skullz

Hey guys, I've only been straight shaving for approximately a week now, I think I'm on shave #10, ,,,,,,,,,,,,?

Yes, give your face a little break, considering you are new to straights.
The advice that Disburden gave you on Witch Hazel is a good one, I use it everyday.

I wouldn't think that an aftershave like Old Spice would burn all day. I would think that it was a razor burn. I use straight rubbing alcohol after my shave but I do add a Cologne on top of it and only feel a burning face is I have a razor burn or use a dull blade. When I do have a razor burn(usually on my neck) I use straight Aloe Vera from the leaf. this cures it in about 6 hours and I am free to shave the next day. I would say to give your face a rest for a day to heal then try it again. If it still happens try another aftershave. I think you might have to just try different things till everything works out.

Originally Posted by skullz

Hey guys, I've only been straight shaving for approximately a week now, I think I'm on shave #10, and after I shave I've been using Nevia Classic cream. However, yesterday I decided to try some Old Spice Classic aftershave. I bought it in the late afternoon yesterday and put some on just for the scent and to see if it irritated my skin--I have sensitive skin. It was smelled great and didn't bother my skin at all. So, this morning after I shaved I did not have any irritation or razor burn that I could see, I cooled my face off with cold water and then applied the Old Spice aftershave. It really stung for a few seconds after I put it on. But all day today there has been a slight stinging sensation on my face. Later on, I felt like my skin was dried out a little so I put some lotion on and I felt the stinging again. But I still don't see any sign of razor burn. Would aftershave do that? If not, does anyone have any idea what would cause this?

10 shaves in a week? that is more than one a day. Relax a little and enjoy the ride.

Originally Posted by Grazor

10 shaves in a week? that is more than one a day. Relax a little and enjoy the ride.

Thanks for the advice but I did say 'approximately' a week. But to be specific, at the time of the post, it was 10 days or a week and 3 days, lol. 😉