(08-22-2017, 03:36 PM)Red Tipped Cobra Wrote:(08-22-2017, 02:37 PM)SCShaver Wrote: So my favorite artisan balm is Stirling unscented. Soap Commander has an unscented as well you might like. In addition, I've tried Reef Points and I also like theirs. Are you looking for unscented balms in particular? Or do you know what scents aggravate you because I have mild scent allergies as well and sometimes I can get red faced.
Nice to meet a fellow sensitive skinned guy! I'm not sure if I can definitely pick out which fragrances in general do it. I've had some products give redness, bumps or dry/irritated skin. And if it is bad enough, I get burning almost immediately. I hesitate to write which products fall into these categories publically, because my skin is different than everyone else. However, if you'd like to compare notes, we can continue in a PM!
But yes lately I've been leaning more towards an unscented balm, partly due to sensitivities, but also that you have flexibility to match with lots of different soaps.
If you can get your hands on some, I highly recommend this particular product from Nivea. A 2in1 aftershave/balm that is really, really good. Been using it exclusively for almost 2 weeks. The real deal. Very lightly scented, nice soothing and tingly feeling. Hardly no burn or bracing effect. Best of both worlds imo....