Thread: Best stuff to use for sensitive skin after shaving?

Currently I use Williams Mug Shaving Soap for my lather, and then follow that up by a cold towel on my face.

Any suggestions for an aftershave that would help heal my sensitive skin quicker and relieve the sting?

Michael, you might try some Witchhazel. Thayer's makes a number of different scents w/wo Alcohol that a number of folks, myself included, use prior to an AS splash. Some even use the WH as an aftershave as they do have scented versions.

Enjoy,

Joe

Originally Posted by Joeman

Michael, you might try some Witchhazel. Thayer's makes a number of different scents w/wo Alcohol that a number of folks, myself included, use prior to an AS splash. Some even use the WH as an aftershave as they do have scented versions.

Enjoy,

Joe

+1 on the Witch Hazel, I know several guys who also use the Nivea Sensitive Skin Shave Balm afterwards

Originally Posted by Joeman

Michael, you might try some Witchhazel. Thayer's makes a number of different scents w/wo Alcohol that a number of folks, myself included, use prior to an AS splash. Some even use the WH as an aftershave as they do have scented versions.

Enjoy,

Joe

Originally Posted by CarrieM

+1 on the Witch Hazel, I know several guys who also use the Nivea Sensitive Skin Shave Balm afterwards

Ok, so, Witch Hazel.

Thayers has three products on the site I'm looking at:

Thayers Toners with Aloe Vera (Alcohol-Free)
Thayers Astringents with Aloe Vera
Thayers Medicated Superhazel with Aloe Vera

I feel like alcohol free would do best for me, yet I feel like an astringent would be a good idea. Then again a medicated one seems smart....

Which should I try out?

Some Alocohol-free with hazel would be good. I also like the nivea senstive asb.

Do yourself a favor and spend an extra buck and pick up some VDH instead of williams.


Verderhaggen deluxe or something like that.

There is actually an astringent that is alcohol free if I remember correctly, it has the white label on it. I used that before going to the Superhazel, which is pretty nice as well.

+1 to CarrieM's point. Nivea is a good solid product that can be had easily and has produced good results. You might also ask her about some of the products she's making up and get her thoughts on what might work well for sensative skin.

Joe

Originally Posted by MichaelRork

Ok, so, Witch Hazel.

Thayers has three products on the site I'm looking at:

Thayers Toners with Aloe Vera (Alcohol-Free)
Thayers Astringents with Aloe Vera
Thayers Medicated Superhazel with Aloe Vera

I feel like alcohol free would do best for me, yet I feel like an astringent would be a good idea. Then again a medicated one seems smart....

Which should I try out?

Witch Hazel is a natural astringent/antiseptic. I would recommend using the one with Aloe in it as the Aloe is also a natural antiseptic/anti imflammitory as well as a moisturizer . You can always make some yourself using Witch Hazel and add a bit of Aloe Vera Gel to it. Maybe about a Tablespoon of Aloe per cup of witch hazel should do it.

You may want to try switching to a different soap or cream. You may be getting irritation because you need more slickness in your lather.

+1 for the witch hazel (some have small % alcohol, some not; both are great, non-stinging) and Nivea balm for sensitive skin.

After your final rinse, apply the witch hazel liberally; while your face is wet, add some Nivea. It will be slippery wet but absorbs and soothes, smoothes, calms, heals.............. Give it a shot.

+1 on definitely getting a "slicker" soap than Williams! Or just dump some Aloe Gel on top of your Williams when lathering.

Also, Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream works wonders for my sensitive skin. Big old "tub" for about $10. A tiny little bit goes a long way! Not greasy at all!

Among the many post shave balms, witch hazel, Alum, etc...You can try Nivea's Post shave balm in a black tube. It's amazingly good. I picked some up the other day in Wal Greens. Now, I'm addicted to Truefitt's and Hills 1805 post shave balm. The fragrance is great, but it's expensive, so I'm frugal with it...So that's where the Nivea comes in...
It's good stuff and about 5 or 6 bucks if I'm not mistaken...A great deal, and it will sooth your skin....+1