Thread: what purpose does aftershave serve

As far as I'm concerned the only purpose of typical aftershave is fill the pockets of the makers. Most are just alcohol some water and some EO so outside of you smelling nice they do nothing. The balms depending on the brand and ingredients sometimes are beneficial but lets face it if you get a crappy shave with a lot of irritation really nothing is going to help. About the best product I've found is the Thayers medicated witch hazel. It actually helps. There are a few balms that help dry skin and help protect from sun damage.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

About the best product I've found is the Thayers medicated witch hazel. It actually helps.

Like Tonsor, I have oily skin. By happenstance I picked up some Thayer's witch hazel, lemon scented. The very first time I tried it I thought it smelled like Lemon Pledge furniture polish but it's grown on me. I really like the witch hazel, as it's clean and non-oily, and the lemon scent is refreshing without being overpowering. The stuff is fairly cheap, so you can't go wrong.

For dry skin I've seen a few posts recommending the Kiss My Face brand. It's really inexpensive and apparently does nice things to the skin.