It’s been a few years since I last shaved my beard. If I don’t get irritated skin after shaving should I still use an aftershave? If so, what do you recommend?
It’s been a few years since I last shaved my beard. If I don’t get irritated skin after shaving should I still use an aftershave? If so, what do you recommend?
14 Comments
scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech · 31 pts · 2y
Personally I don't recommend after shave even if you get razer burn. I use shave balm, which helps heal the skin and protect against ingrown hairs after shaving, and rehydrates it. Nivea makes a good one
governorkeagan@lemdro.id · 5 pts · 2y
Something like this?
scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech · 8 pts · 2y
Looks a bit different on my side of the pond but I believe that's the same thing, yes
LowtierComputer@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
I use a Nivea version of this. I've been very happy. Really you just want an antiseptic and lotion.
theshatterstone54@feddit.uk · 5 pts · 2y
Can confirm. Been using them for a few years and I have no complaints, only praise for it. I've specifically used the Nivea ones.
southsamurai@sh.itjust.works · 16 pts · 2y
Nope, go for a decent moisturizing lotion designed for facial use.
200ok@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
And one with salicylic acid will help with ingrowns
tilefan@lemm.ee · 10 pts · 2y
I just use witch hazel
tetris11@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 2y
He's a witch! Burn him!
DScratch@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 2y
I just use a good quality moisturiser, but I do get a little irritation.
PresidentCamacho@lemm.ee · 5 pts · 2y
As someone who shaves regularly, my skin finally cleared when I began using alcohol and fragrance free aftershave lotion.
minibyte@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 2y
InputZero@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 2y
Not really, but sort of? So it is wise to use a mild antiseptic after you shave, even if you don't get irritated skin. Realistically if you're wallet isn't packed it can be one of the first things to go, easy.
geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml · 4 pts · 2y
Really depends on your skin.
cfi@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Eh biggest thing is the scent, which can be replaced by cologne/EDT, and the antiseptic properties, sterilizing any cuts or gashes. Even for the antiseptic stuff, alum should be enough.