After Shave

A flawless appearance is the key to self-confidence for women and men, and one of its important components is beautiful, smooth skin. So that she always remains healthy and does not suffer from daily shaving, after completing this procedure, it is necessary to pamper her with special products.

Aftershave products are needed not only for men, but also for women, because they also often resort to using a razor to remove body hair, and their skin is much more delicate. This is especially true for the sensitive bikini area and armpits.

It should not be forgotten that even the most delicate shaving is an inevitable injury to the upper protective layer of the skin, and after that it remains especially susceptible to the influence of external negative factors - wind, sun, cold air and pathogenic microorganisms.

There are several main causes of skin irritation:

• dull or poor quality blades;
• too sharp blades;
• a large number of blades on the machine;
• insufficiently hydrated skin;
• shaving too often.

There is a large selection of aftershave skin care products. They differ in properties, method of application and, of course, price.

• Gel is one of the most common means. It is loved for its light, non-greasy texture that absorbs well into the skin and leaves no residue. As a rule, gels have a refreshing or moisturizing effect and a pleasant menthol aroma.
• Cologne or lotion. These are alcohol-containing products with a good disinfectant and drying effect. Often they have a rather strong lingering smell, so they should be used carefully and not applied too much.
• Balm. Unlike colognes and lotions, balms do not contain alcohol, but they have a good cooling, refreshing and soothing effect, provide delicate care and are pleasant to use.

• Aftershave cream has, as a rule, a fairly dense and oily texture, moisturizes and tones the skin well. It has a neutral unobtrusive smell. This tool is not used very often, as it is not very convenient to use. Nevertheless, it is among the creams that there are the most therapeutic agents that can really help with severe irritation after shaving.
• Salicylic acid. You can use both its alcohol solution and preparations containing it. Salicylic acid well eliminates irritation and redness, disinfects and dries the skin, and is effective in combating acne. But you can use it daily for no more than a week, then you need to take a short break, otherwise the skin can be dried out.

• Aftershave emulsion is one of the most expensive products. It has a pleasant light, enveloping texture, thanks to which its active substances easily penetrate into the cells, actively nourish, restore them and provide deep hydration.
• Various types of aftershave oils are commonly used by women. This is especially true for eliminating irritation in the bikini area. Tea tree, mint, rosemary, grape seed or baby oil, which is used to care for the skin of newborns, have a good calming effect.

You should choose an aftershave based on the individual characteristics of your skin, because each type requires its own specific care.

For oily skin, it is better to choose alcohol lotions or balms that do not have a strong moisturizing effect, but, on the contrary, dry the skin. The use of moisturizing creams can lead to the formation of blackheads and the appearance of oily sheen.

Dry skin requires the use of moisturizing balms and oils and does not respond well to alcohol-based products. Almost any remedy is suitable for normal skin - lotion, cologne, cream or gel. One of the selection criteria can be its smell - it should be neutral or almost imperceptible, not interrupting the smell of the main perfume.

Before using any aftershave, the skin must first be prepared. To do this, wash thoroughly, removing the remnants of soap or shaving foam, as well as small remaining hairs and, if necessary, make a compress from a cold wet towel for several minutes.This is necessary to soothe the skin after mechanical action, close the pores and narrow the blood vessels.

Next, apply a little product to the palm of your hand and with light massage movements, without rubbing too much, distribute it over the entire treated area. Rinse off is usually not necessary.

Currently, almost every cosmetics manufacturer produces its own line of skin care before and after shaving, so choosing the best, what is right for you, with the best combination of price and quality is not a big deal.

• Nivea. This popular brand produces a wide range of balms and aftershave lotions for all skin types at very affordable prices. Among them there are products with a refreshing and tonic effect, enriched with vitamins and herbal extracts, as well as restoring and protecting the skin.
• Bayer "Bepanthen-cream". This is a universal wound healing agent that is good to use, including after shaving or hair removal, especially in the bikini area. The cream perfectly relieves irritation and promotes rapid healing of microcracks, cuts and tissue regeneration.
• Weleda. Lotions and aftershave balms from this manufacturer have a pleasant light texture and delicate aroma. They include extracts of medicinal herbs and vitamins. They are suitable for any type of skin, soothe well, narrow pores, relieve redness, have an anti-inflammatory and softening effect even after dry shaving.

• L'Oreal Paris. This world famous brand represents a wide range of aftershave products.It includes refreshing and toning gels that cool the skin, giving it a healthy and rested look, lotions with a deep moisturizing effect, as well as multivitamin creams and balms for sensitive skin.
• old spice. Aftershave lotions from this manufacturer are distinguished by fresh, original, daring aromas and delicate care for sensitive skin, its deep hydration and nutrition.
• Natura Sibirica presents the original ice gel aftershave "Yak and Yeti". It contains organic yak milk, which contains vitamins and proteins, wild hellebore extract, which is a good antiseptic, and white mulberry extract, which improves complexion. The gel actively nourishes tissues, saturating them with vitamins and microelements, which contributes to rapid regeneration and maintaining a healthy appearance.

• Gillette. Perhaps the most famous manufacturer of men's cosmetics produces toning, refreshing and moisturizing gels, balms and aftershave creams. A wide range allows you to choose a product for any type of skin, and an affordable price to save the budget.
• Dolce & Gabbana. This sophisticated brand has created a perfume series of aftershave lotions, each of which is endowed with its own unique aroma. They also moisturize and tone the skin well and have a slight tightening effect.
• Eveline Cosmetics produces gels and balms that perfectly remove all the consequences of frequent shaving - dryness, burning, redness and peeling of the skin. Men X-treme combines a moisturizing balm and a toning cream to invigorate the skin for the whole day, and also has a long-term effect of deep recovery.

You can learn more about aftershave products from the following video.