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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Head Shaving => Topic started by: The_Chavez on August 16, 2007, 08:53:34 AM

Title: exfoliator help
Post by: The_Chavez on August 16, 2007, 08:53:34 AM
I went to Wal-mart last night to get a exfoliator....And I couldn't find any. I saw alot of things called "face wash" and "face scrub"or "face clenser" ......Are those the same things? I went ahead and bought some kind of face clenser by Nivea for sensitive skin and used it this morning....it seems like i got a closer shave but I still have the problem with the bumps? Do i just need to use it for awhile or did I get the wrong thing?
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: warhawk on August 16, 2007, 09:24:40 AM
thechavez..... yes face scrub is the same as an exfoliator.  a good face scrub is "st ives apricot srub" or the nivea 4 men energizing face scrub.  there r many but these r the ones that i use & r excellant.  keep us posted on your steps 2 slyness.

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: Paul on August 16, 2007, 11:05:02 AM
Ditto what warhawk said, St. Ives does a great job.  You can also try HeadShed from the guys at HeadBlade.
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: X The Hierophant on August 16, 2007, 11:38:46 AM
I'm with Paul.  HeadShed is the way to go.  I even use it on my beard.  O0
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: Tyler on August 16, 2007, 01:25:35 PM
These guys hit it on the head.
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: jusbnme on August 16, 2007, 04:59:36 PM
Yeah, what the others said.  St. Ive's Apricot Scrub is a very good one.  They also have a knock off brand at Targets that is even cheaper.  And the Nivea stuff you got is good for in between cleanings.  Because you don't really want to use the scrub everyday because it can irritate your scalp.  Then again it just depends on how sensitive your dome is.  But for me I use the St. Ive's twice a week.  Then in between I use the Nivea Sensitive Face Wash on my dome and face. 
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: KALBO on August 16, 2007, 08:06:41 PM
Yeah, what the others said.  St. Ive's Apricot Scrub is a very good one.  They also have a knock off brand at Targets that is even cheaper.  And the Nivea stuff you got is good for in between cleanings.  Because you don't really want to use the scrub everyday because it can irritate your scalp.  Then again it just depends on how sensitive your dome is.  But for me I use the St. Ive's twice a week.  Then in between I use the Nivea Sensitive Face Wash on my dome and face. 
Yeah, what Lance said...I started using the Target brand and find it just as good as St. Ive's!!! O0
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: frostillicus123 on August 16, 2007, 10:17:07 PM
I use Nivea for Men Face Exfoliant. it's great
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: Robmeister on August 17, 2007, 08:53:59 AM
You can also crush up broken glass and mix it with p-nut butter.....definitely not for sensitive skin.
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: JDog on August 17, 2007, 08:57:51 AM
I'm with all my sly bros and use St Ives Apricot Scrub. Works great as an exfoliant and gets rid of dry skin on the dome and helps you get a clean and smooth shave. I use 3x per week.

I shave every day.

I have never used the Headshed although I hear it produces good results.
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: jusbnme on August 17, 2007, 09:49:16 AM
You can also crush up broken glass and mix it with p-nut butter.....definitely not for sensitive skin.

Rob, you animal.  :D
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: Tyler on August 17, 2007, 10:04:06 AM
You can also crush up broken glass and mix it with p-nut butter.....definitely not for sensitive skin.

Is that a formula you'll be selling soon?   :/O
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: Paul on August 17, 2007, 10:18:10 AM
You can also crush up broken glass and mix it with p-nut butter.....definitely not for sensitive skin.

I would therefore assume that you use the "crunchy" and not the smooth? ;D
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: schro on August 17, 2007, 10:20:29 AM
Actually, the Meister is a pussy. Peanuts are too tough for him. He uses filbert butter.
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: JDog on August 17, 2007, 10:34:35 AM
Not familiar with filbert butter. Is this like almond butter?

I am a fan of tahini which is a seasame paste with a nutty flavor. I have eaten it for years. Very good with middle eastern type bread.

I wonder if this would make a good exfoliator.
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: The_Chavez on August 17, 2007, 10:35:23 AM
thanks for the help guys i think i will be pick up the st. ives stuff. but yeah i dont think these bumps are just razor bumps. before i went sly i used to get the same bumps on my head. its just you can see them now that i have no hair. but maybe that st. ives stuff will help.
Title: Re: exfoliator help
Post by: warhawk on August 17, 2007, 12:11:02 PM
thanks for the help guys i think i will be pick up the st. ives stuff. but yeah i dont think these bumps are just razor bumps. before i went sly i used to get the same bumps on my head. its just you can see them now that i have no hair. but maybe that st. ives stuff will help.

NO PROBLEM, brah!!!  glad 2 help a fellow slyster.  keep us posted on your road 2 keepin it sly. O0

WARHAWK O0