Magic shaving powder question

[Rox_shybutcurious]

Has anybody had much in the way of experience with this? I saw it recommended on some shaving threads and decided to give it a try. When I mixed it up according to the instructions it seemed very watery, not a paste like I thought it would turn out to be. But I tried it on a test patch and while it didn’t seem to irritate my skin at all it also didn’t take off any hair.

Should I have mixed more powder perhaps? I followed the instructions for a basic one to one ratio. Maybe I should have left it on longer? I did read on the threads to be careful of chemical burn if left on too long, so I was pretty wary about that.

Any advice?

Thanks.....

 

[Blushing Bottom]

It has been my experience that shaving a wet mons results in rash. Dry however does not and if I do not rash up most will not. What I actually like the best though is Seiko's "Clean Cut" personal razor. Gets the job done, nearly as smooth as a razor shave and no burn ever. You can pass the
the shaver over the same spot several times without burning the skin. Cost is about 65-70 dollars but well worth the money. Mine is almost 2 years old and going strong. I only shave now for the very, special scenes. or when asked to and then it is dry with loads of cornstarch powder.

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Has anybody had much in the way of experience with this? I saw it recommended on some shaving threads and decided to give it a try. When I mixed it up according to the instructions it seemed very watery, not a paste like I thought it would turn out to be. But I tried it on a test patch and while it didn’t seem to irritate my skin at all it also didn’t take off any hair.

Should I have mixed more powder perhaps? I followed the instructions for a basic one to one ratio. Maybe I should have left it on longer? I did read on the threads to be careful of chemical burn if left on too long, so I was pretty wary about that.

Any advice?

Thanks.....

 

[graceanne]

I don't know about some magic powder, I've never heard of it. But when they shaved me for my cesarian they just used baby powder. I didn't get a rash, and quite frankly I have really bitchy skin. On the other hand it wasn't the closest shave I've ever had. *shrug*

 

[Rox_shybutcurious]

I'm sorry, I should have realized the title would be misleading. The powder acts as a depilatory, not a shaving cream of any kind.

I apologize for not being clearer. I'm just having a hard time getting as close a shave as I'd like besides getting knicked almost every time, so I'm trying to find an alternative.

 

[BiBunny]

I've never seen a depilitory that did what it claimed to do, but that's just me. I always use them when I want a really close shave, though, because they soften up the hair really well. When the hair's soft, it shaves off more easily, and it stays gone longer. Just my experience.

 

[blklthrjkt]

I had a freind who used to use that stuff instead of shaving his face. He had sensitive skin and would develop Keloids if he cut himself so the "magic shaving powder" was the best idea. It smelled like crap and was a thick paste. It did work and didn't seem to cause him any problems. Now, that was his face, not his privates...so "down there", who knows?

 

[catalina_francisco]

I use an epilator...needs time, patience and care, but saves doing it for awhile.

Catalina

 

[BiBunny]

I use an epilator...needs time, patience and care, but saves doing it for awhile.

Catalina

Ok, maybe that's the problem. I'm too damn impatient!

 

[Kajira Callista]

Has anybody had much in the way of experience with this? I saw it recommended on some shaving threads and decided to give it a try. When I mixed it up according to the instructions it seemed very watery, not a paste like I thought it would turn out to be. But I tried it on a test patch and while it didn’t seem to irritate my skin at all it also didn’t take off any hair.

Should I have mixed more powder perhaps? I followed the instructions for a basic one to one ratio. Maybe I should have left it on longer? I did read on the threads to be careful of chemical burn if left on too long, so I was pretty wary about that.

Any advice?

Thanks.....

too much water. it should be thick...and be careful.

 

[callinectes]

I use Magic Shaving Powder and have no problems with it. KC is right, it should be rather thick. Also, a word from the experienced...make sure the shower is running and warm before you put the stuff one. The first time I did it I very stupidly didn't turn on the shower until the time was up..and then had to wait another minute and a half or so for warm water. It was stinging like the devil by the time I was able to wash it off.

 

[satindesire]

SHAVING BABY CLOSE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

Products You Will Need:

1(one) pair of exfoliating gloves (the dollar store for 1 buck a piece)
1(one) bottle of shaving gel, for sensitive skin
1(one) tripe-blade (or better) razor, with NEW blades
1(one) bottle of moisturizing body wash (oil of Olay Body Butter Ribbons)
1(one) bottle of 'Cetaphil For Sensitive Skin' lotion (Any Wal-mart or similar store)
1(one) bottle of vitamin 'E' oil (vitamin section of most stores)



When showering, SHAVE LAST! Wash and condition your hair, scrub your face, brush your teeth, etc, before starting the shaving process. This will give time for water to enter the hair shaft and swell it, giving a closer, smoother shave in the end. Shower with warm, NOT HOT water. Just warm enough to be tolerable is ideal, because it will get the skin clean without stripping it of it's natural oils or irritate it through it's heat. Exfoliate from top to bottom using the gloves and body wash. Rinse WELL. Exfoliation will remove dead skin and loose hairs from the skin's surface, preventing nicks and smoothing the surface for a closer shave.

Direct the flow of the water elsewhere, because you don't want the water rinsing off any of the shave gel. Squeeze a generous amount into your palm and work it into a lather, smooth it over the areas to be shaved. COUNT TO TWENTY! This will allow the emollients in the shave gel to bind water into your skin, moisturizing it for the harsh process to come.

Shave GENTLY and SLOWLY in the OPPOSITE direction of hair growth. Run your fingers over the areas freshly shaved to make sure you've removed all the hair. RINSE WELL with WARM water, NOT HOT! Repeat for ALL areas to be shaved.

When getting out of the shower, PAT skin dry, don't rub. While still slightly moist, mix equal amounts of Vitamin 'E' oil and Cetaphil Lotion in the palms of your hand and apply to ALL areas exfoliated.

WHAT NOT TO DO

DO NOT wash with hot water. This will dry out and irritate your skin.

DO NOT use a cheap disposable razor. These are flimsy and can cause nicks and razor burn.

DO NOT rub skin dry. This will irritate the brand-new skin.

DO NOT forget to moisturize, because if you do, your skin will be dryer than the Sahara!

DO NOT skip shaving more than 2 days in a row! If you shave often, your skin will become used to it and will nick less.

DO NOT forget to exfoliate! This removed the dead outer layer of skin, showing a younger, smoother, plumper and fresher skin beneath! The turnover process of your skin's natural shedding is slower than what we generally like in order to have a good shave, and helping it along with exfoliating, even if you do it EVERY DAY, should not cause any problems. As long as your keep the new skin moist with the right products, you should have baby-soft skin from top to toe!

This is a tried-and-true method that has worked for me for the last 4 years. I have sjogren's syndrome and VERY delicate, dry, flaky, sensitive skin. The products listed hence were recommended to me by a DERMATOLOGIST and should not give you any problems. Nothing in the list should cost more than 15 dollars, even the razor.

Any questions?

 

[Yang4yin]

Any advice?

Thanks.....

You probably just need somebody to help.

 

[Rox_shybutcurious]

You probably just need somebody to help.

You could be right. Are you volunteering?

 

[Rox_shybutcurious]

I use Magic Shaving Powder and have no problems with it. KC is right, it should be rather thick. Also, a word from the experienced...make sure the shower is running and warm before you put the stuff one. The first time I did it I very stupidly didn't turn on the shower until the time was up..and then had to wait another minute and a half or so for warm water. It was stinging like the devil by the time I was able to wash it off.

So maybe the quotient should be more of 2 parts powder 1 part water?

 

[Rox_shybutcurious]

SHAVING BABY CLOSE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

This is a tried-and-true method that has worked for me for the last 4 years. I have sjogren's syndrome and VERY delicate, dry, flaky, sensitive skin. The products listed hence were recommended to me by a DERMATOLOGIST and should not give you any problems. Nothing in the list should cost more than 15 dollars, even the razor.

Any questions?

Satindesire thank you for taking the time to write this all out for me. I have to admit I don't usually take very good care of my skin or go to much lengths for shaving. Heck I've even done my legs with soap before when I was out of shaving cream. And nicks are a pain, but it's not getting as close and as smooth as I'd like that's prompted looking into other methods. What you proposed sounds like it would be worth the effort though.

Thanks again.

 

[submissiveknight]

I've just been using "nair" for years now works perfect everytime. Just use a small spatchula to scrape hair off, but usually just use a warm rag since I don't let hair grow back to much.

 

[Rox_shybutcurious]

I've just been using "nair" for years now works perfect everytime. Just use a small spatchula to scrape hair off, but usually just use a warm rag since I don't let hair grow back to much.

I had been thinking about Nair, but I wasn't real happy with how it worked on my legs in years past so when I saw some talk about this Magic Powder I thought I'd give it a try. But it's been a few years since I've tried the Nair so it might be worth trying again.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Yang4yin]

I don't think you want to put Nair "there."

Next time I'm in your neighborhood, I'll drop by and offer you my assistance.

 

[Rox_shybutcurious]

I don't think you want to put Nair "there."

Next time I'm in your neighborhood, I'll drop by and offer you my assistance.

And aren't you the perfect gentleman for offering to help me out like that. You are just too, too kind Sir.

 

[Yang4yin]

Yes, I am. I'll have to do something that's not so kind, too.

 

[lil_slave_rose]

I had been thinking about Nair, but I wasn't real happy with how it worked on my legs in years past so when I saw some talk about this Magic Powder I thought I'd give it a try. But it's been a few years since I've tried the Nair so it might be worth trying again.

Thanks for the suggestion.

nair only makes my skin burn and red and blotchy..that stuff is evil

 

[lil_slave_rose]

I don't think you want to put Nair "there."

Next time I'm in your neighborhood, I'll drop by and offer you my assistance.

eeek..yea...no nair 'there' many people i know have issues with using nair just on their legs...i couldn't imagine how it would feel 'there' ouchy...i just use my shick quadro and lots of shaving cream (sensitive skin) and making sure the razor is NEW is a plus also....

 

[prettygrl]

They have bikini Nair that isn't so bad.

I need to look into the magic powder.