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[CanadianChron]

this ever happen to you guys? I get home and my skin looks fine, I check it closely in the mirror, then I shave and bam all the sudden there's this zit that I couldn't even see before, and all the sudden it looks really pissed off. I mean it wasnt even there before, where the fuck did it come from? Annoying shit. When this happens that's the only time I'm jealous of girls. I had this one that showed up last night though and it wasn't red or anything just very pale pinkish and I loaded a fat amount of bp on it and now it's gone, first time I've ever been able to stop a zit before it really got started...now I'm just hoping it doesn't come back badder than before.

[jimjoonya]

Yeah man, I get the same shit. I'll go a couple of days without shaving, and when I do, it's like...Where the fuck did that come from? It pisses me off. Then the hair is now too short to pull it out of the infected follicle.

Also, always seem to break out within 24 hours of shaving. (That's when I get it the worst) I'll shave in the morning and by 10 o'clock at night I'll have a cyst like zit or two. And I don't know if it's because of the shaving because the fuckers are kinda deep, I can only assume. '
But I have tried every shaving method known to man. Every cleanser, every cream, every pre-shave prep and post shave ritual. Nothing works. NOTHING! And it seems like as the hair on my face gets thicker with age, so does my acne. And I can't grow a beard because that looks like shit. (spotty from my acne scars)
Yeah, dude. Shaving is a bitch. I get pissed off every time I see one of those Handsome mother fuckers with the sexy 5 o'clock shadow and flawless skin. (the chicks seem to love them) Pisses me off. Wish my skin looked like that after 2 days of not shaving.

[CanadianChron]

Dude, your last part there talking about the spotty beard and five o clock shadows and perfect skin, every time I see those guys I just wish I could be them. I'm getting closer, my beard comes in thicker every month and acne slowly fading, it's just such a slow crawl. My beard comes in normally thick in most places except where my acne is, so if I don't shave it makes my acne even more obvious cause there's a bunch of hair on my face and then where there should be more hair is just a bunch of red marks. I've noticed that areas where the red marks are fading quicker is where the new hairs are slowly creeping in, it's weird, it's like it won't grow until the acne's completely gone from that area. Now it's creeping in from outwards in towards my lips...I could grow fat mutton chops but not a good moustache or goatee. Not like I want either of those, I have a pefectly shaped chin, I'd just like to have a permanent havent-shaved-in-a-week look. But, whatever, my girlfriend seems to love my face rubbing against her even with what hair I have so I guess I'm all set.

[jimjoonya]

I know exactly what you mean bro. If i don't shave my skin looks like complete shit. I got black facial hair and it almost seems like it make the zits stand out more against my honky skin. And if I shave too much the zits get worse. I'm on the tane so hopefully it will clean up soon. Almost seems like the hair is getting even thicker and grows faster since I've been on it.

[think76]

Try shaving in the shower.

[CanadianChron]

Try shaving in the shower.

Uhhh....what? That sounds like it would be extremely difficult. I mean, first of all I'd have to find a mirror and a place to put it in my shower, that alone would require some construction in my shower. Then, I'd have to deal with the thing fogging up and I wouldn't even be able to see. Plus, I'd have to shower in the morning and night cause I shave at night. You shave during the morning? Doesn't it make your face look completely FUCKED during the day?

[chitown77]

I used to have the same problem. I have tried everything, from Gillette sensor to Gillete MAch 3 to disposables to various forms of electric razors. You name it. I finally found the solution. I now shave with a "double-edge razor". This is the old-school razor that your granfather probably used. This is what men shaved with before all the modern "cartridge" raozrs were invented. Look for a razor made by Merkur. Also, I use a shaving mug with shaving soap and apply it with a boars-hair brush. I know it sounds like a lot of work and defintiely different from what you are used to, but trust me - this has made all the difference. You have to be gentle with it becasue it is a real blade, but since there is only one blade making contact with your skin you illiminate all the irritation. But you just have to be gentle and take your time so you don't nick your self. Ever since I started shaving this way, my skin has been 100% clear. And I have had bad acne for the last 6 years. Give it a shot.
Dave

[Phil]

Heee heee, Jim. It was so fun to read your post, I want to say Fuck and Shit all the time when I see my horrible breakouts. However, I have never said those words under any circumstances because of the way I was raised. Anyway, I like to be friends with guys who are not pretentious and dare to say fuck and shit when he is really pissed off ! I guess that's why my best friend always says I am like an angel and he is like a little devil and it's a wonder we can get along with each other so well.

Ok, back to the topic. Shaving does make my acne worse, and my face gets more oily after I shave. If I don't shave for 2 to 3 days, my skin actually looks better (less active pimples), and less oily. So I shave only once every 2 -3 days.

I put a liberal amount of Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (mixed with some water) on my face, then I use an electric shaver (Panasonic ES8003) which can be used for dry/wet shaving condition to shave my face. You can wet the shaver foil with water before you shave. When you shave, the cetaphil cleanser and the water on your shaver will get pulled into the shaver foil, then the blade inside the foil will mixed the cleanser with the water and produce the most gentle and non-irritating foam/bubbles I have ever experienced. I also get a closer shave by using cetaphil and water. I tried this method in the shower, and the result was the same. So you don't have to shave in the shower while using this method.

After you finish shaving, just using water to rinse it off your face. I hope this will help, and Wallgreens sells Cetaphil cheaper than any other places I know.

[Donkey_Puncher]

to the original poster: FOLLOW THIS TO ELIMINATE RAZOR BUMPS
i used to get those too, they're called razor bumps its not acne

Here's my shaving regimin i do that doesnt cause any razor bumps or irritation:

I always shave after i shower because the steam from the shower has opened your pores up and makes it a good environment for shaving. I shave about 3-4 times a week.

I start out by exfoliating my skin usign Nivea for men facial scrub. Exfolitating before you shave makes the hair stand out better and allows it for a close shave. Then i lather up Nivea for men SENSITIVE skin shave gel. I shave with the Gillette fusion razor. (besides the hype , it is an amazingly good razor) AFter i finish shaving i apply the Nivea for men sensitive balm. THat's it, i dont use any moisturizer cuz it clogs pores.

ANother thing you can do to minimize razor bumps is to shave in the DIRECTION OF THE HAIR GROWTH. this means you shave down on your face and up on your neck. Since you are getting these bumps (its not acne by the way) it means you have realy sensitive skin. So make sure you shave along the grain and not against it. You might not get as close as a shave as you want but you have to follow this rule.

If after all that you are still getting irriation and razor bumps then you might want to consider changing to an electric shaver. That will definitely help im sure. I used to use an electric shaver but its not close enough for me. Cheeers

[fourohthree]

hey chron dewd, little though. weed causes hormonal imbalances in your body leading to mood swings and, your best friend, oil production. ive read a few articles pertaining to this, but the most solid evidence ive had of it was my weedhead friend. he started smoking weed almost everyday and his acne has gotten atleast twice as worse
just a thought

[CanadianChron]

hey chron dewd, little though. weed causes hormonal imbalances in your body leading to mood swings and, your best friend, oil production. ive read a few articles pertaining to this, but the most solid evidence ive had of it was my weedhead friend. he started smoking weed almost everyday and his acne has gotten atleast twice as worse
just a thought

I'm saying this strictly out of good intentions, but you sound like a fucking idiot dude. Ever heard of a coincidence? Trust me, I'm not a dumb shit. I've tried not smoking weed to see if it would have any effect on my skin. My skin was just as bad and I was bored as fuck and pissed off all the time, plus very depressed about my acne because there was one less thing to distract me from it. If you're gonna give advice, rule number 1: know what the fuck you're talkin about.

And Donkey Puncher - no, they're not razor bumps. It's acne, I mean obviously, there's a HUGE difference between the two, you think I wouldn't be able to tell? It's just that the zits are usually very insignificant until I shave, then they get angry and swell up. But if I don't shave I look like a jerkoff so I'm fucked either way.

[fourohthree]

perhaps some research.

[Phil]

I once tried Laser Hair Removal (5 sessions) to eliminate the need to shave. It helped my skin heal faster and looked better because there was no shaving equipment to irritate my skin. However, my hair grew back 3 months after my treatment was over (the treatment lasted 5 months), so now it's back to where it started. But my hair is softer and less dense now, so I guess it's better.

I am an Asian male with dark coarse facial hair, so my doctor said it will be very difficult to get rid of my facial hair completely in just 5 treatment. It cost me about $2000 already so I don't think I can do it again, besides, it will most likely grow back again.

People with different skin color and hair color can have different result. Some of my doctor's clients didn't have to shave for a year! So maybe you can talk to a laser surgeon about this option.

I also took the opportunity to spend another $1000 to laser remove the hair on my belly. I don't have acne there, but it made my washboard abs look sexier !!

[retaly]

I once tried Laser Hair Removal (5 sessions) to eliminate the need to shave. It helped my skin heal faster and looked better because there was no shaving equipment to irritate my skin. However, my hair grew back 3 months after my treatment was over (the treatment lasted 5 months), so now it's back to where it started. But my hair is softer and less dense now, so I guess it's better.

I am an Asian male with dark coarse facial hair, so my doctor said it will be very difficult to get rid of my facial hair completely in just 5 treatment. It cost me about $2000 already so I don't think I can do it again, besides, it will most likely grow back again.

People with different skin color and hair color can have different result. Some of my doctor's clients didn't have to shave for a year! So maybe you can talk to a laser surgeon about this option.

I also took the opportunity to spend another $1000 to laser remove the hair on my belly. I don't have acne there, but it made my washboard abs look sexier !!

$2000? jesus christ i did 30 sessions in $500 .... and i have almost no hair now... at all, but i think laser hair removal fucks the face up, it burns them, it fucks the dermin, epidermis whatever, douno, and make you hyper-super-duper sensitive to the sun
30 seesons in 4 years i did...

[Phil]

Damn, I was robbed !!

[retaly]

Damn, I was robbed !!

douno thats in israel we do contract that you do laser for life and you pay one-time fee, douno how it is in USA.

i use Lightsheer/Mythos/IPL if you know them...

[Phil]

I did in Beverly Hills, USA.

[CanadianChron]

Wait, you're a DUDE who got his FACIAL HAIR surgically stopped? That is messed up man.

[Phil]

Wait, you're a DUDE who got his FACIAL HAIR surgically stopped? That is messed up man.

Luckily, it grew back 3 months after the treatment was over. So now if I want a beard on my face, I can just stop shaving for 2 days (Yes, my hair grows very fast).

The benefit of laser hair removal is not to permanently remove facial hair, because it may take more than 20 sessions to completely remove the hair. The real advantage of hair removal lies in the fact that if you do it once every month for about a year At the same time when you are using cool beam and blue light laser to treat your acne, you eliminate the need to shave for a year so your skin does not get irritated and can heal faster and better during that year.

When your acne is being treated (and hopefully gets cured) by cool beam and blue light laser, your skin will recover faster and more perfectly if you don't shave and irritate your skin. And 3 months after your whole treatment is over (which lasted one year), your hair will grow back, so you won't look like a girl.

Unfortunately, my acne was NEVER cured by cool beam and blue light lasers, and my facial hair has completely grown back now. I know it seems like a waste of money, that's why I want to let you guys know about it. Hey, I will never know if it works until I try, right?

But if you are talking about the person who did it for 4 years to completely remove the facial hair, then yeh that's pretty messed up (if "retaly" is a guy). No offense, don’t get mad at me. But I think facial hair makes a guy look nice, that’s why I never went back to my surgeon after my 1-year treatment was over, so I can still wear my sexy stubble !!

[CanadianChron]

oh alright that makes sense