Sometimes I get the ITCH!
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I also like the smooth look and feel but I don't usually shave.
I prefer to just trim real close with my Wahl when I cut my hair every couple of weeks. It's quick and easy with similar results.
Every so often I'll use the razor because that really close shave is such a nice feel.
The byproduct is the itch I have to deal with on day two and three afterwards.
Then I wonder if the juice was worth the squeeze!
Is there a cure?
I'm new to the group.I also like the smooth look and feel but I don't usually shave.I prefer to just trim real close with my Wahl when I cut my hair every couple of weeks. It's quick and easy with similar results.Every so often I'll use the razor because that really close shave is such a nice feel.The byproduct is the itch I have to deal with on day two and three afterwards.Then I wonder if the juice was worth the squeeze!Is there a cure?
For a short while, I too experienced itching a couple of days after shaving my pubic area, penis, scrotum, butt crack and anal area. I also go some razor burn and occasionally I got an ingrown hair bump. I got tired of shaving and about 6 years ago, I went to an aesthetician that provided services to men. I began getting wax treatments and prefer waxing to shaving but it was essentially over $100 a month for what I was having done, plus the tip, even though I was only going about every 6 weeks. I stopped going about 8 months ago and started to shave again. Not something I enjoy doing but I/we do enjoy the look and feel of smooth skin.
After returning to shaving, I was concerned that I'd start all over again with the irritation, itching, bumps and such but it hasn't returned. I have to admit that we're not shaving as often as we did. We were shaving every couple of days but it's more once a week now or before we head out to our club or a resort.
When I was experiencing that itch and irritation, I used Cortizone creme or ointment. I applied it soon after shaving and did not get the irritation bumps, no itching and don't remember getting any ingrown hair bumps. I preferred the ointment, my wife preferred the creme. Since returning to shaving, I have not experienced any of these issues and haven't used the Cortizone since returning to shaving.
I also like the smooth look and feel but I don't usually shave.I prefer to just trim real close with my Wahl when I cut my hair every couple of weeks.The byproduct is the itch I have to deal with on day two and three afterwards.Is there a cure?
For me lotion and/or an Aloe gel works well. And if she's around my wife volunteers to apply it.
I find the powder to work a lot better than the cream. The fragranced don't work at all. I have used it so many years that it's only about every week and a half that I need to apply and no itching after or between sessions. I use it wherever I want the hair removed and use a loofa to remove. Grey hairs can be a bit more stubborn if you don't keep up with it.
So, I decided to read up on Magic Shave Cream.
It contains Barium Sulfide as as an active ingredient!
Decided to look up the Material Safety Data Sheet.
2. Hazards Identification
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H302+H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statements: P234: Keep only in original container.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273: Avoid release to the environment.
P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P391: Collect spillage.
P405: Store locked up.
That's quite the "shopping list" of scary stuff!!!
Make sure you put it on outside, wear your protective gear and don't light up when you're doing it! Hold your breath the whole time!
Better remove your jewelry first or you may melt that off too!
Holy S**T!
I think I'm going to keep that stuff as far away from my junk as possible!
It can't be that bad. It comes in a cardboard can with a steel bottom in it. My can has been on the shelf from last year and it has not eaten thru yet.
Do pay attention to the time on the skin. A few extra minutes will cause burns in sensitive areas!
The stuff works! It the smoothest I've ever been. Cheap also by the can.
Later,
I'm sure it's approved by the FDA but you have to admit, it's a bit on the creepy side!
I think I'll err on the side of caution and hang on to my plumbing for a few more decades!
I don't want to be sporting a Slim Jim in my 80s!!!!
Got a visual? :-)
I'm sure it's approved by the FDA but you have to admit, it's a bit on the creepy side!I think I'll err on the side of caution and hang on to my plumbing for a few more decades!I don't want to be sporting a Slim Jim in my 80s!!!!Got a visual? :-)
Lee I've been using it for years with no side effects.....besides my penis bending to the left and my testicles growing nipples but other than that! How's that for a visual?