Aftershave

[Pilgrim]

Been using Bay Rum since 1966. Great stuff, not that expensive (if you buy the Pinaud brand) and classic.

But if you have bad razor burn, all any alcohol-based after shave is going to do is make you want to scream.

Nivea makes a very good lotion after shave treatment that most major stores carry. I keep a bottle of it on hand finr winter days when my face is dried out, and in case I do get shaver burn.

 

[HashbrownCOBM]

None. I don't use shaving cream either. Hot water and razor.

 

[JacoLesFlea]

Hai Karate. Be careful how you use it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hai_Karate

We stayed for a week at our aunts back in 1977 and I remember my cousin used to wear that, he also had a 72chevelle ,bruce lee posters, playboy bunny jigsaw puzzles, black light posters, numchucks, and a hot girlfriend. I was 13 at the time...I wanted to be like him when I grew up, the only thing missing is the hai karate, the 72 chevelle, the jigsaw puzzle, posters, numchucks and the hot girlfriend.

 

[Alcyon]

We stayed for a week at our aunts back in 1977 and I remember my cousin used to wear that, he also had a 72chevelle ,bruce lee posters, playboy bunny jigsaw puzzles, black light posters, numchucks, and a hot girlfriend. I was 13 at the time...I wanted to be like him when I grew up, the only thing missing is the hai karate, the 72 chevelle, the jigsaw puzzle, posters, numchucks and the hot girlfriend.

 

[JacoLesFlea]

honest to God truth.....and 31 years later I wish he still had that car. I guess the saying ..all good things must come to an end is true.

 

[steve21]

Burt's Bees stuff. It works like a charm.

 

[vene-nemesis]

I use razor and hot water and then i use cold water as aftershave, mind you winter is the best season for shaving, it works wonders on my sensitive skin, no razor burns ever!

 

[Phalex]

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Reminds me of the barber shop when I was a kid.

 

[sarcastro83]

I don't use any aftershave, per se... I use this pre-shave conditioner which has eucalyptus and menthol in it which is good for opening the pores and follicles. Significantly reduced ingrowns. I use a cream without alcohol in it (alcohol will dry out your skin and contribute to irritation. Don't just apply the shaving cream and then start shaving. If you can, use a shaving brush to spread the stuff around and let it sit for two minutes before you use your razor. The brush will lift the hair from your skin and the waiting period will give the shaving cream a chance for the beard hair to soften. Shave with the grain of your skin, applying more cream when necessary. After shaving, rince with cold water. Use non-alcohol based moisturizer to soothe the skin...

detailed, I know. I've got really sensitive skin, so I have to do this... for the most part, it works.

 

[standupright]

nivea for men

+1

 

[Thunderscreech]

I still like my Old Spice. If I ever get any abrasions, it sterilizes and drys them right up. The girlfriend loves it.

 

[MatticusMania]

I havent shaved in over a year, and when I did I didnt use aftershave...

 

[Thor]

I assume you are using a razor since you said razorburn.

Get a decent quality 3 or 4 blade razor.Be very careful
the first time time you use any razor.

You profile says you are 16, so you are new to this. Razor
burn is often caused by skin irritation from a razor scraping
skin off with your razor. You shouldn't have to 'dig in' to shave.

First, wash you face with either soap, or a mild facial cleanser.
At your age soap can cause acne to flare up, so
the cleanser may be a better choice.

Apply the shaving cream and wait 2 minutes. The facial
hair needs to be sufficiently softened for an easy cut.
Shave gently and carefully with the grain. You should not
have to scrape hard.

Rinse with water and check for any rough spots you may
have missed. Once again, GENTLY shave them.

I don't use any aftershave after. I hate it when people slather
a lot over themselves (and then shake your hand). Also, if
you live in rural RI like me, the aftershave attracts carpenter
bees in the spring summer and fall. You can't blame them you
smell like a flowering bush, though.

As noted, alcohol will not 'soothe' your skin.

If I am all wrong here and you are using an electric
razor, most manufacturers note that you will experience some
irritation for the first few weeks until you skin gets used to it.

 

[billjr]

I've always had to use products for sensitive skin, as I get razorburn very easily. I use Nivea Aftershave Balm for sensitive skin. It's a lotion, and has no fragrance (odor), and no alcohol.

 

[sonic assassin]

aqua velva blue

bingo. the love of my life.

 

[Hoover]

Every cologne, afterchave, and perfume will smell different depending on the wearers body chemistry and how it mixes with a particular scent. try them and see which one you like.

I humbly suggest that it's way more important to see which one other people like.

That's actually how I stumbled upon the aftershave I currently use: 20 years ago while wandering through the drugstore aisles on a lark I spritzed myself with some Jovan Musk For Men. Over the next two hours I had four different women -- only three of whom I knew! -- compliment me on my aftershave. And I'm not talking about polite little "oh that's a nice aftershave you have on" kinda compliments, I mean full tilt boogie rolling eyes drooling "oh my god, what are you wearing? that smells fantastic!" effusiveness. Well, I'm no idiot, I've been using it ever since.

But, as others have intimated, don't wear aftershave to alleviate a bad shaving job. Just to smell nice. A little goes a long way.

 

[tasty sweeps]

look up 'how to shave' on the interwebs.

people can talk aftershaves and conditioners all they want, but NOTHING compares to knowing how to actually shave a human face. you have to break it up into sections, know which direction to pull the skin and NEVER work against the grain- i dont care what they do on commercials with tiger woods and all that horsepoopie.

my nana used to work in a barber shop on long island as a shave girl. mostly straight razor, but later in the career people started wanting safety razors and such used.

you can find diagrams of how to shave in what direction on your face.

and for aftershave, i always used a cloth with hot hot hot water in it, lay it on your face for a little bit to open up the pores and things, then use ridiculously cold water [if your face hurts, try wrapping a bag of frozen veggies- er, bagel bites- in a towel and holding that on your face for a bit.

nowadays i use an electric. none of that three rotating heads malarkey, either. when i had a 'standard' [think one of those self-cleaning brauns] electric shaver i'd mostly use the trimmer on it. i don't like having baby-smooth skin because it's just going to make it more painful when it grows and i have to cut it again- my beard's pretty thick.

and if that's not a close enough shave for you, do as the egyptians did for a couple thousand years, use a pumice stone to rub the stubble away. [it actually works pretty good!]

 

[Sneckumhaw]

Nivea makes a very good lotion after shave treatment that most major stores carry. I keep a bottle of it on hand finr winter days when my face is dried out, and in case I do get shaver burn.

Bullseye, aftershave is for suckers. This stuff is great.

I don't get all the bragging about no cream, nothing for your skin after you shave, nothing but a blade and water.

It's your funeral if you don't want to take care of your face.

And for the love of God, OP, you don't need to have razor burn. Use short strokes, don't obsess over ultra-close shaves, splash cold water on your face after you're done and you'll be fine.

 

[Sneckumhaw]

NEVER work against the grain- i dont care what they do on commercials with tiger woods and all that horsepoopie.

So true.

 

[warwick.hoy]

I assume you are using a razor since you said razorburn.

Get a decent quality 3 or 4 blade razor.Be very careful
the first time time you use any razor.

You profile says you are 16, so you are new to this. Razor
burn is often caused by skin irritation from a razor scraping
skin off with your razor. You shouldn't have to 'dig in' to shave.

First, wash you face with either soap, or a mild facial cleanser.
At your age soap can cause acne to flare up, so
the cleanser may be a better choice.

Apply the shaving cream and wait 2 minutes. The facial
hair needs to be sufficiently softened for an easy cut.
Shave gently and carefully with the grain. You should not
have to scrape hard.

Rinse with water and check for any rough spots you may
have missed. Once again, GENTLY shave them.

I don't use any aftershave after. I hate it when people slather
a lot over themselves (and then shake your hand). Also, if
you live in rural RI like me, the aftershave attracts carpenter
bees in the spring summer and fall. You can't blame them you
smell like a flowering bush, though.

As noted, alcohol will not 'soothe' your skin.

If I am all wrong here and you are using an electric
razor, most manufacturers note that you will experience some
irritation for the first few weeks until you skin gets used to it.

Thanks Dad!!!