I have sensitive skin and I'm out in the sun all day. Not sure if I should be using an aftershave cream like I normally do then use a moisturizer or is there a one solution in a bottle here. I got the shiny forehead thing going by mid day so I'm going to try and take better care of my skin.
Does anyone have a product they like using?
Thanks,
Dave
If you were to get skin cancer from poor sunscreen would you choose a GP or Oncologist?
Just My .02: You're asking the wrong question. Don't look for the best combined product (beyond the chemistry- marketing. The market share is too small for people looking for both to afford ample R&D to creating the best) It's also not synergistic to combine both, as application should be staggered.
I would suggest alcohol free, unless accelerating damaging your skin sounds like fun. I use castle forbes lime aftershave, and it's perfect for my needs. Then after your face has dried, use a good sunblock. I would suggest non nano zinc oxide as being the healthiest to both your pores and blocking harmful UV rays. I studied this like mad before my son was born, and we chose badger sunscreen, they claim to use micronized, not nano particle zinc [...who makes sure none break down? ;)]
Wait till your skin dries and your pores close up, no reason to cram a bunch a muck into a face of skin you just sloughed with a nice edge and opened up to breath! Good luck!
edit: the castle forbes is also not oily...I can't stand greasy products. Lotions and sunscreen are a necessary evil I don't enjoy, I hate greasy creams that much.
I use their shave soap too, many say the TOBs shave cream is way richer and smoother. wouldn't know. Haven't had reason to try anything else since. But my blades are sharp enough to shave dry. I bought mine from amazon because fendrihan was a couple bucks more plus shipping and..prime.
I can't real think of any name brand after shave cream or balm that also has sun protection. However recently I have really been into using an after shave salve. As I originally bought it a couple years ago its getting low so was looking at options on etsy and saw a couple that also had some SPF protection.
I found that Eucerin (walgreen's lady's cosmetic section) is quite a good sunscreen/moisturizer that basically disappears. It was suggested by my dermatologist after surgery for a basal cell. It goes on last.
As mentioned above a product like this (aftershave) that includes sun protection probably doesn't exist. best sun protection is a wide brimmed hat of course but not always appropriate or desired but then again if you are in the sun all day (like a landscaper or something) then that would be the best thing. Otherwise look for something with sun protection as high as you can find (probably 50).
As far as oily forehead I get that too and after looking up ways to battle it the consensus seems to be that your forehead gets oily because your body senses it is drying out, kind of a catch 22. So the more you wash your forhead the more it dires out and the more your body "oils up". Many articles recommend a mosurising lotion be applied to combat oily skin which seems counter intuitive but kinda makes sense. I've seen some moisturisers that specifically address it (Jack Black has one for oily skin control) but I've never tried them (pretty pricey). Instead I've mainly ditiched the face wash and now use a Konjac sponge which seems to give me better overall complexion, there's many brands out there and they all offer a charcoal one.
So the short answer is you probably gotta use a combination of products as there isn't a "all in one"
On occasion, I use Somersets Replenishing Moisturiser After-Shave, which has SPF 15 protection. It is an English product and a nice, light lotion. I buy mine online from vendors here in the US.
If I had your problem I would splash heavy with Thayer's Witch Hazel, aloe & non-alcohol on my face after the shave, it will dry in a minute or two,,,,,, then I would apply one of the Neutrogena skin care products, they are not oily & I use them regularly, great products.
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Why not mix up a potion that covers all bases ?
Well I was able to find a product that covers 2 of the 3 which is not bad.
According to them it's a "HYDRATING 4 OZ. FACIAL MOISTURIZER AND SOOTHING AFTERSHAVE LOTION IN ONE. "
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It does seem oily, this is my second day using but I haven't shave yet.
