Thread: Ok, so I don't use anything after a shave...

And I'm really not a 'scent' person.

Well, there being no sticky to read up on, I guess I'll just have to make some noise and ask. So, what's the lowdown on post-shave treatments? I'm sensitive to smells, so I don't really want anything smelly on my face, but there's astringents, moisturizers, etc... and I'm not sure where to start gaining information.

Anyone care to expound on the subject?

suppose it depends on your preference.. there are plenty of unscented balms out there.. several aftershave splashes have scents that dissipate rather quickly... another great option is the alum block.. just get out there and try stuff till you find what works for you.

Scent is only one of the functions of an aftershave, like you said. I use different ones depending on what time of year/what climate I am having. In the winter when it's cold and the air is dry, I use a moisturizer. In the summer I just use alcohol. I have tried witch hazel based ones but I tend to get more rashes so those don't really work for me, but others enjoy them. Try them out and see which work for you, there's lots of alternatives.
Good luck.

One of the simplest and cheapest options is to grow an aloe plant. I cut off one leaf at a time. After each shave, I cut off about an inch, rub it between my palms, pull out the green bits for the compost pile, and then rub the good stuff on my face.

cevulirn,

I use the unscented E45 lotion as a balm; it works very well and is very well priced (something of a mracle here in the UK !!).

Have fun !

Best regards

Russ

I'm afraid your just a Barbarian

Nothing wrong with some really nice Thayers Witch Hazel. They have unscented and some with very subtle scents and you don't need anything more after that.

+1 on the Thayers unscented witch hazel. I use it every time. It's very mild and really has no scent. It gives a mild tightening effect to the skin without leaving it dry, unlike alcohol or soap. After I the witch hazel dries, I've started using Jason aloe lotion. You can get it at health food stores, and probably most other stores too, for about $4 and it goes a long way. It is also unscented and has no strange chemical additives. It feels a little weird (sticky ?) when you first put it on, but then it absorbs into the skin without any greasy or sticky residue.

For my unscented days I use some combination of my alum block, witch hazel, corn huskers lotion, kiss my face shave cream and escential aftershave lotion and associated shave products.

For most of my life I didn't use any after shave either. A few years ago I started with Dickinson's Witch Hazel, then Pinaud Bay Rum. Now I have a variety of A/S and look forward to capping each shave off with one of them. I find it pleasurable. YMMV.

I've never run across any aftershave product that didn't have some sort of "smell."
If the smell is a problem, then I suggest that you use whatever product makes
you and/or your skin feel better, wait a bit to let it work it's magic, and then
simply wipe your face with a cool damp cloth.

That will give you all of the benefits of the skin treatment, and most of the "smell"
will wash off.

Personally, I use Nivea Aftershave Lotion, or Thayers Witch Hazel, or maybe a
splash of Osage Rub. A lightly scented AS like Lucky Tiger Aspen is good, too.

Please yourself.

Paul