ABOUT AFTER SHAVES
Any type of Shaving causes micro trauma to the skin - Aftershaves are anything you do OR apply directly ' to your face or any body part ' after you Shave the area to soothe, moisturize, cool and disinfect your skin or simply because you enjoy the Aftershave scent or using them. There are many types and brands of Aftershaves because we all have different skin types and personal preferences.
Everyone can benefit from using good quality Aftershaves 'especially' if you have sensitive skin or after your Shaves you experience any type of mild irritation or razor burn. Below is a list of the benefits you can expect to experience when using High Quality Aftershave products and the different types of After Shaves available.
BENEFITS OF USING AFTERSHAVES
1. Closes the skin pores.
2. Disinfects the skin & Post Shave Healer.
3. Deeply moistens and softens the skin so the skin will be more supple and elastic.
4. Soothes Razor Burn and reduces redness.
5. Replenishes the skins natural oils.
6. Using an alcohol based splash will dry your skin instantly ( great for people with oily skin ) but also makes it ready to doubly absorb an Aftershave Balm.
7. Helps to remove the residue of Shave Soaps as just rinsing with water will not.
( NOTE : Some Shave Soaps because of their natural ingredients are fine to leave on without rinsing & are also aftershaves - just towel dry after Shaving )
8. Some Aftershaves contain Menthol which cools and lightly and naturally numbs the skin.
MAIN TYPES OF AFTERSHAVES - YOU CAN PERFORM OR APPLY MORE THAN ONE - DEPENDING ON YOUR CONDITION OR PREFERENCE
1. THOROUGHLY WASHING YOUR FACE WITH COLD TAP WATER
a. This simple Aftershave will cool the skin & clean all the residue of Shave Soap left on the face which can cause irritation if left on. b. It helps to close the pores.
2. AFTERSHAVE ALUM
a. Strong natural antiseptic |
b. Post Shave Healer |
c. Soothes Razor Burn instantly |
d. Stops bleeding from minor cuts and nicks immediately |
e. After an initial light stinging - Calms and tones the skin |
f. Scentless |
g. Closes skin pores |
h. Perfect Aftershave on its own or used with other Aftershaves |
3. AFTERSHAVE SPLASH OR COLOGNE
a. Strong natural antiseptic in an easy to apply liquid form |
b. Post Shave Healer |
c. Soothes Razor Burn |
d. After an initial light stinging - Calms and tones the skin |
e. Closes skin pores - especially if alcohol based |
f. Great selection of scents to choose from |
g. Helps to dry the skin after Shaving which is perfect for people with oily skin. |
h. Some Aftershave Splashes also contain mild moisturizers |
4. AFTERSHAVE CREAMS / WAXES / BALMS
a. Natural antiseptic ingredients and a thick cream texture |
b. Post Shave Healer & Calms and tones the skin and great for those with dry skin |
c. Soothes Razor Burn |
d. Very easy to apply with hardly any product wastage |
e. Completey Gentle effect on application - with no stinging |
f. Huge variety of textures and scents available |
g. Closes skin pores |
h. Perfect Aftershave on its own or used with other Aftershaves |
5. AFTERSHAVE GELS
a. Natural antiseptic ingredients and a totally non residual texture ( non oily non greasy ) |
b. Post Shave Healer & Calms and tones the skin and great for those with oily or dry skin |
c. Soothes Razor Burn and irritation more quickly because of its consistency |
d. Gels are very easy to apply with hardly any product wastage |
e. Completey Gentle effect on application - with no stinging |
f. Gels do not have as much variety of scents as colognes or creams |
g. Closes skin pores |
h. Perfect Aftershave on its own or used with other Aftershaves |