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The body lotion I normally use is running out, but it's kinda too expensive for me to buy another one of so I can't. All the ones my budget allows me to buy are perfumed, but I've heard that those can irritate the skin or make the irritation from shaving even worse. Is that true?

What I'm planning on buying for reference: https://www.amazon.com/Nivea-Aloe-Hydration-Lotion-400ml/dp/B079KGC4NZ

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[–] sylphrin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

Some people's skin are more sensitive than others. Buy what you can afford and do a test patch - maybe your skin won't mind too much. Or maybe it works well enough on less sensitive areas, and you can save money by using smaller amounts of the pricier lotion on the more easily irritated parts and the rest with the scented lotion. Good luck!