Thread: Aftershaves for sensitive skin

You might also try Noxema.
I have used it as a pre-shave cleanser for the past month and my skin has really enjoyed the extra moisturizer. Cheap, and it goes a long way.

Nivea for sensitive skin! Wish I had found it sooner. I do 1-2 hits of witch hazel and then the balm. My necks turns red when it sees a razor always has, but I this works great for me.

Proraso White ASB is excellent. I wish I could use it, but I am allergic to the sweet almond in it.

So I switched to Nivea Sensitive ASB. Works about as well for healing as Proraso, but I didnt like the scent.

So I tried some other stuff, and ended up with a pair that I have been using for a few weeks: Speick, and a few minutes later (not immediately!), RazoRock AS Wax.

The healing is absolutely there. Better than the Proraso White ASB, which I thought was the best. And the combination of the scents is pretty awesome.

For sensitive skin you need quality products.
For me, the best aftershave balm for a sensitive skin, especially for the winter, is K3 ekstra from Fitjar:



Too bad it is not available any more. I keep it safe in the fridge with my old P.160 as if it was gold.




I also like Siena from Crabtree & Evelyn:



Sometimes, I don't use a balsam and I prefer to apply a tiny ammount of unrefined shea butter with excellent results (if you don't mind the natural scent of shea butter):

Originally Posted by JeffR

The art of Shaving after shave balms are really nice for sensitive skin.

I completely agree. A little goes a long way and without the burn some other creams can leave on the face. Hours after a shave the AOS creams keep the skin hydrated and the wife happy.

I have maintained the same aloe plant for the last 15 years. As needed, I cut off a leaf and use about 3/4 of an inch of it each day. Rub it between your hands to separate the green exterior from the inner good stuff and then spread it on your face. I usually use this in combination with Thayer's witch hazel.

I also make my own aftershave balm. I got this formula off of SRP years ago and I don't recall who it was that posted it.

DIY balm:
1 part Cornhusker's lotion (I promise the smell fades soon after the balm is mixed)
1 part aloe
2 parts Thayer's Witch Hazel (adjust as desired to alter consistency)

I keep one version as is and another one which has a small amount of Ogallala bay rum added to it.

I really like nivea balm sensitive. It has no burn, leaves skin soft, an doesn't irritate me at all. On top of all that its $5. I use it 3-1 over my expensive aftershaves.

I have fairly sensitive skin and have been using Taylor of Old Bondstreet and really enjoy it. It feels great on my skin and I enjoy the scent as well.

Speick AS Balm I found to be pretty good stuff with a mild pleasing scent. It's made for sensitive skin.

Originally Posted by Alex7

What are some quality aftershaves for sensitive skin? I've just bought Proraso Sensitive Aftershave Balm (white) and I'm very pleased. Is it among the quality aftershaves and brands?

If my face is tender or the weather is cold I use Lucky Tiger aftershave cream with aloe vera.