03 June 2018
Absolute worst shave I've ever had, bar none! And I've been shaving for over 50 years. In fact, yesterday's shave was the 2nd worst of all time. The reason you ask? OK. It's not the cream, it's not the brush, it's not the razor, it's not the blade, it's not the aftershave and it's not my technique.
For a minor vascular issue, my doctor recommended taking Maca root capsules. I've been taking them about 10 days now. A few days ago, I developed a rash on my forearms and chest. Thought it might be poison ivy as I had cut back some serious underbrush around that time. The rash didn't really blister like poison ivy and by yesterday it spread to my neck and face. Tiny, red bumps that itch like crazy. Yesterday's shave really irritated my face. Especially the jawline. Even splashing cold water on it stung after my shave let alone the Pinaud VIBR I splashed on. WOW!
So today, I used Barbasol with aloe. Could only stand 1 pass, no touch ups. Couple weepers, but what a crummy shave. Painful. Should have skipped a day or two I suppose. Finished with HBG Bay rum. Very soothing.
Seems rashes, hives and itchy skin are a common allergic reaction to Maca in some folks. Lucky me. Rant over.
Cream: Barbasol w/aloe
Razor: RazoRock German 37 Slant
Blade: Gillette Nacet (1)
Aftershave: HBG Bay Rum
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