Thread: Balms

I see a lot of guys on here using these after shave balms. For me i seem to have to use some sort of smelly alcohol based liquid to get my face to look clean and burn free after a shave. Am i the only one using the cheap food market after shaves anymore. nivea this skin food that. Whats wrong with pinaud clubman or aqua velva. I like them and they do great things for my skin and it is pretty sensitive skin at that.

Nothing wrong with just using an after shave. I don't use any after shave balms either.

I'm with you as well. Cold water, witch hazle and alcohol based AS is all I use.

I really like the aftershaves and witch hazels in the warmer months, but during the winter, my face enjoys the extra moisture from the balms.

Lynn

What is the benefit to using witch hazel. I use only aftershave but i see alot of guys say they use witch hazel then aftershave after. What does the witch hazel do for you.

It's an astringent. Here's a Wiki link about it, look under the "Medicinal uses" section. Seems to be popular for aftershave lotions and such. Many drugstores carry it in 100% strength; often near the mineral oil...

What's wrong with Pinaud Clubman? Absolutely nothing I say! I'm another one who just uses witch hazel and after shave...and Pinaud Clubman is one of them.

John

I use Pinaud Clubman and Aqua Velva on a regular basis, and I love them both. Since I live in Florida and I do not have dry skin...I seldom use balms....but when I do, I follow it with a Dos XX.

I use a balm (Nivea) when I have dry skin, I don't drink enough water, and I do one too many passes.
Otherwise I think it's nice not to use anything. But I never just put alcohol based things on. Maybe I should try it - is there an advantage?

It's Witch Hazel and Nivea here, they seem to do the job, nothing fancy for me.