I am having trouble accessing your full article, I bought a pack with both the Bluebeards Shave Cream & Aftershave Balm. It hasn't troubled my skin at all but the balm is a really strange consistency - it is kind of like vaseline. The skin feels great after applying but it is definitely different & doesn't have a balm feel to it. Have just started using two weeks ago, will see if it tames my beard at all!