Aftershave for Men

When you're a man, shaving is just part of the daily grooming process. Whether you use a cartridge blade, electric razor, or old fashioned straight edge doesn't really matter. Any way you remove those whiskers from your delicate mug, you're still going to want a great aftershave product to finish the job. After all, today's after shave products can keep a man's skin hydrated and smooth, while looking its best. Say goodbye to the olden days of alcohol splash aftershaves.

What is currently sitting in your medicine cabinet or next to the sink? More importantly, are you getting the most from this post shave healer? A good aftershave product should not merely make your face smell good for the ladies. It should moisturize the skin, heal the face, and take away any discomfort that comes with shaving. Some key ingredients you'll find in quality aftershaves these days are aloe vera leaf extract, witch hazel, chamomile, glycerin, sage leaf, and even anti oxidants such as balm mint. Anti oxidants protect the skin from free radical damage.

It is best to cleanse the skin after you shave each day. While warm or hot water opens the skin's pores, cool water closes them. So after you finish shaving, rinse off your face with cool water. Now it's time for a hydrating aftershave product. Preferably one that is free of alcohol. In the past alcohol was popular in post shave products because it kills germs and bacteria. However, it also dries out the user's skin. You should remember that if you shave with a blade, you are literally scraping whiskers and dead skin from your face. That top layer is removed, and now sensitive from the shaving ordeal. The last thing you need to do is splash on some alcohol to make matters worse.

Every man needs a quality aftershave solution that calms the skin, reduces redness, heals nicks and cuts, while hydrating the face. So look for after shave products that have the key ingredients mentioned above. A few that you may want to try are Jack Black Post Shave Cooling Gel, Baxter of California After Shave Balm, Nivea for Men Post Shave Balm, and Sharps Kid Glove Hydrating Gel. All of which can be purchased for under $20. While many designer fragrance brand aftershaves are good as well, they certainly cost a bit more. Try $35 and up. Either way, be sure to treat your face well.

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