Thread: Post-Shave Oil

My skin is very prone to blackheads. Really bad on my cheeks. My face gets really dry after shaving and I want to use something after my aftershave (Clubman) that will help. I've tried olive oil (works very well) and blams, but oil works the best. I just don't want something that's gonna clog my pores and cause blackheads or breakouts. Any ideas?

Originally Posted by salazch

My skin is very prone to blackheads. Really bad on my cheeks. My face gets really dry after shaving and I want to use something after my aftershave (Clubman) that will help. I've tried olive oil (works very well) and blams, but oil works the best. I just don't want something that's gonna clog my pores and cause blackheads or breakouts. Any ideas?

salazch,

Why use oil at all? Use an aftershave balm such as Nivea, Trumper's Skin Food, Castle Forbes, D.R. Harris Aftershave Milk, etc.

Originally Posted by jhenry

salazch,

Why use oil at all? Use an aftershave balm such as Nivea, Trumper's Skin Food, Castle Forbes, D.R. Harris Aftershave Milk, etc.

Be aware that many of these products do contain oil (Nivea for example contains soybean oil). Basically, most products intended to "moisturize" the are primarily some type of oil/water emulsion. It's the water that does the actual moisturizing, and the oil is there to hold the water against your skin.

Since your basic concern is backheads, your skin is probably not naturally dry. I would just splash on some water or use a hydrosol like witch hazel. You could also add some glycerine to the mix. Glycerine (an alcohol) will trap water and hold it against your skin.

3 words: Corn Huskers Lotion

This is a brilliant mix of glycerin and moisturizers that makes for a most effective ASB. It's available everywhere (Walmart, Walgreen's, etc.) and can be had for very reasonable prices ($3-4 a bottle)

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

3 words: Corn Huskers Lotion

This is a brilliant mix of glycerin and moisturizers that makes for a most effective ASB. It's available everywhere (Walmart, Walgreen's, etc.) and can be had for very reasonable prices ($3-4 a bottle)

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, SD Alcohol 40, Sodium Calcium Alginate, Oleyl Sarcosin, Methylparaben, Guar Gum, Triethanolamine, Calcium Sulfate, Fragrance, Calcium Chloride, Fumaric Acid, Boric Acid

Originally Posted by fccexpert

Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, SD Alcohol 40, Sodium Calcium Alginate, Oleyl Sarcosin, Methylparaben, Guar Gum, Triethanolamine, Calcium Sulfate, Fragrance, Calcium Chloride, Fumaric Acid, Boric Acid

Is that good or bad?

Originally Posted by Oglethorpe

Is that good or bad?

It is just information, you decide.

I use rose hip oil but it breaks out my skin a good bit. I think it is worth it though because they breakouts are minimal

Just use oils in your skin. And some aftershave have oil in it.

I highly recommend nivea. I have heavy blackheads and product work well
with the type of skin i have. So it is very safe if you use it.

Where do you live? I remember when I lived in the south my skin was worse than when I lived by an ocean or in the mountains. I think it has to do with humidity..........More sweat.......So saying that, you might try to wash with cool water first then shave. DOn't use alcohol based after shave because that just closes pores and doesn't allow them to breath and release the toxins...Try the mellower stuff like Ogallala after shave or any balm without alcohol..good luck. I know it sucks but you may have to give up the sting of alcohol. I love it too..