Head Shaving, Grooming & Care > How To Protect Your Bald Head
Acne? Razor burn? Help!
Nick912:
--- Quote from: saintc on March 10, 2009, 12:26:11 PM ---My solution for those small bumps was (1) an antibacterial acne soap, two or three times a day--I use Cuticura;
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For sure on this. I really didnt start to have 100% clear skin until i started using Cuticura. Fantastic stuff i suggest everyone try it out, especially acne prone
Tyler:
Is it on one side of your head or all around? How long after shaving does it show up?
If it's all around or shows up fairly quickly after shaving it could be either your shaving routine or any lotions you put on afterward.
If it's just one side, ask yourself if it's the same side you sleep on. If so, make sure to clean your dome every night before sleeping.
Irishdeerhunter:
--- Quote from: saintc on March 10, 2009, 12:26:11 PM ---My solution for those small bumps was (1) an antibacterial acne soap, two or three times a day--I use Cuticura; (2) using a loofa pad--available at WalMart about $2.50--in the shower every morning, gentle at first and more vigorous as your scalp tolerates it, (3) an astringent all over after drying off after shaving--I use hydrogen peroxide on a cotton pad, (4) a 10% benzoyl peroxide gel w/o any oil rubbed on before my (5) Nivea Extreme Shave Balm. Smooth clear clean. It should take a week or two to completely clear it up.
Keeping it clean is essential, and it's easy because there's no hair of course. Remember, there's no hair to take in all the soot, dirt and other stuff that we used to shampoo out of the hair. Feels good, especially refreshing to wash the dome a couple of times a day if possible, but w/o fail before going to bed.
Works for me and I've had acne issues since puberty--WHY can't I just grow up??? ;D :/O :/O :/O
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Hi Saint
Interesting routine! Just a few questions on it.
1. Do you find excessive use of the anti-b soap causes any reactions like dryness/pimples?
2. When exfoliating with the loofa, would you use a scrub like St Ives with it? I thought maybe the loofa would exacerbate existing pimple or does the head adapt over time.
3. Do you apply the astringent (I have witch hazel instead of hydrogen peroxide), let dry; then apply benzoyl peroxide, let dry; then finally moisturise.
4. I am going to start shaving every second day from now on. Do you shave everyday and is that needed in your routine for a successful shave?
That's it.
Thanks
D.A.L.U.I.:
--- Quote from: Irishdeerhunter on March 11, 2009, 05:50:12 AM ---
--- Quote from: saintc on March 10, 2009, 12:26:11 PM ---My solution for those small bumps was (1) an antibacterial acne soap, two or three times a day--I use Cuticura; (2) using a loofa pad--available at WalMart about $2.50--in the shower every morning, gentle at first and more vigorous as your scalp tolerates it, (3) an astringent all over after drying off after shaving--I use hydrogen peroxide on a cotton pad, (4) a 10% benzoyl peroxide gel w/o any oil rubbed on before my (5) Nivea Extreme Shave Balm. Smooth clear clean. It should take a week or two to completely clear it up.
Keeping it clean is essential, and it's easy because there's no hair of course. Remember, there's no hair to take in all the soot, dirt and other stuff that we used to shampoo out of the hair. Feels good, especially refreshing to wash the dome a couple of times a day if possible, but w/o fail before going to bed.
Works for me and I've had acne issues since puberty--WHY can't I just grow up??? ;D :/O :/O :/O
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Hi Saint
Interesting routine! Just a few questions on it.
1. Do you find excessive use of the anti-b soap causes any reactions like dryness/pimples?
2. When exfoliating with the loofa, would you use a scrub like St Ives with it? I thought maybe the loofa would exacerbate existing pimple or does the head adapt over time.
3. Do you apply the astringent (I have witch hazel instead of hydrogen peroxide), let dry; then apply benzoyl peroxide, let dry; then finally moisturise.
4. I am going to start shaving every second day from now on. Do you shave everyday and is that needed in your routine for a successful shave?
That's it.
Thanks
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Notwithstanding its antibacterial nature, Cuticura is a mild soap--formulated to be so.
The loofa pad--not the sponge--is used just like a wash cloth. Use it gently at first, and increase the intensity as your scalp cleans up.
On the astringent, exactly, let dry and you only use as much bp gel as necessary, on the post shave balm, make sure it doesn't have oil.
I'm an everyday shaver. I also wash my dome at least twice a day, sometimes more in the hot and humid climate of New Orleans.
Irishdeerhunter:
Appreciate the info Saint!
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