Thread: Aftershave for sensitive skin

Any suggestions?

I've been using Thayer's Witch Hazel Aftershave (Thayers Witch Hazel After Shave with Aloe Vera Formula - $6.25 :), and have had nothing but praise for it - even with my sensitive skin
However, I recently just discovered an uberlather combination that I love (and my facial hair probably hates - I could just slide through a week's growth), but the catch is that when I apply Thayers afterwards it is like pouring rubbing alcohol in an open wound - all over my face.
So, after reading the ingredients I discovered that it has Alcohol in it (along with the Witch Hazel) - and so I believe this to be the culprit.

Any thoughts on Aftershaves that would be good for sensitive skin? I'm a college student as well, so cheap is good, really good.

a good ASB would be TOBS Jermyn street. not cheep but a little goes a long way and it smells great!

A good inexpensive choice is the Nivea Sensitive balm.

Maybe - That would be about my upper limit I would be willing to spend - I may just put that one on the Christmas list.
I just look at some of these Truefitt & Hills and Castle Forbes Aftershaves, and say to myself "one day... one day"

Oh and +1 to the Nivea as Blix stated. I have it also and it's as cheap as it gets. Great scent also.

For those days when my face feels a bit raw, and my shave wasn't the very best, I always reach for my Castle Forbes ASB.
It is IMHO a truly wonderful product that really soothes and calms the skin.

For sensitive skin.....

A good inexpensive, in-the-mean-time aftershave: Nivea, or Proraso balm.
A good moderately priced aftershave you may consider opting for: Taylor of Old Bond Street
A good yet expensive future recommendation: Castle Forbes 1445 (I used some tonight, it's great stuff)

You can also get an alcohol free Witch Hazel. It is what I use almost everyday.
THAYERS Alcohol-Free Unscented Witch Hazel w/Organic Aloe Vera - $9.95 : Thayers Natural Remedies, Since 1847

I have sensetive skin as well and lately I've been getting great results from the Arko after shave creams. Go to Turkish Music, Turkish Food, Evil Eye Jewelry, Movies, Grocery Shopping & Books - Tulumba.com . Search for Arko and you will find a nice assortment of AS, shaving creams and the Arko shave stick for very cheap prices, most around the $2 mark.

I have both AOS lavender and sandalwood ASB and they work great for my sensitive skin.