Thread: Simple post-shave solutions

Bombay Sapphire or Tanqueray works well for me and doesn't cost too much for 75cl. I keep them in the fridge and the smell vanishes fast enough to not interfere with parfum/cologne.

Originally Posted by Steel

Man that Aqua Velva musk is some strong smelling stuff!!!!!

It can be at first. Disappears pretty quick though.

Plain, old Witch Hazel works well for me and it's good on hemorrhoids, too.

I add a few drops of lavender or lemon oil into a bottle of plain witch hazel. That is my usual.

For dry, winter months I tend to use balm or lotion aftershaves.

Lately I've been trying straight jojoba oil. I had it stored away, and haven't used it since when I used to make my own pre-shave oil. It works great as an aftershave so far.

I usually shave my head and neck all at once, then after i shower i use a couple squirts of Aveeno and a few drops of Castor Oil and rub it all over my entire head, neck and face. I'm not sure how many people here have beards but i work it into that as well. Helps tame it a bit and thicken it up before i oil and wax it. I also add a drop of tea tree oil to the mix as well.

I started using the castor oil in the winter because just Aveeno wasn't cutting it. The castor oil lasts all day.

I like the Aveeno daily moisturizing lotion. Have used it for years. They also make an after shave lotion which is very similar but also contains shea butter. It's great also.

Originally Posted by ddh7

They also make an after shave lotion which is very similar but also contains shea butter.

I'm gonna check that out.

I've been experimenting with some recipes I found on the web for simple aftershave balms. This one is particularly easy. for a small batch: 1 oz (30 ml) aloe vera gel and 1 oz (30 ml) witch hazel (the kind without alcohol) and 1 tsp vegetable glycerin. Feels great on dry skin. You can add some EO for a scent...but I leave mine just plain.

Originally Posted by Whizbang

I've been experimenting with some recipes I found on the web for simple aftershave balms. This one is particularly easy. for a small batch: 1 oz (30 ml) aloe vera gel and 1 oz (30 ml) witch hazel (the kind without alcohol) and 1 tsp vegetable glycerin. Feels great on dry skin. You can add some EO for a scent...but I leave mine just plain.

I'll have to try that one.
During summer I use an aftershave splash made of 1 part aloe vera juice, 4 parts witch hazel (no alcohol), and a few drops of EO.

Not homemade but after 47 years of shaving I,ve found the one aftershave nourishment product, after only one week my dry skin that I always battle in the winter is all good now, it's been the only one all these years Myrsol Milk or Emulsion I believe it's called , really great stuff, I've given away my stock of Nivea, and will be buying more of this stuff. Tc