Thread: Aftershave VS simple moisturizer

Originally Posted by Castel33

And finally if you want a really cost effective post shave try hot water rinse, cold water rinse, and finish with witch hazel.

Pretty much my regimen too. As mentioned, most of the aftershaves have some type of scent (including a scent to make the non-scented ones "scentless") which ends up irritating my skin. And I learned my lesson with buying cheaply formulated witch hazel. I use Thayers Original with Aloe Vera; no alcohol, and it leaves my skin soft but not greasy. Let's face it guys; we're maneuvering a ridiculously sharp piece of steel across our faces that's doing more than cutting off hairs.

Christophe,

If just the moisturizer works for your friend, who's to say he's wrong. I have used it and find it leaves my face feeling greasy.

On the cheap, this works well for me. After cold water splash and witch hazel, I put a dollop of Nivea balm into the cupped palm of my left hand and add after shave (Aqua Velva or Clubman, usually) mix it together between palms and apply. With this method I get the best of both and can adjust according to season; less balm in the Summer, more in the Winter. You know the balm is there, feel its benefits but, no greasy feeling.