Aftershave balm, Help!

LightShave · May 24, 2015

Good afternoon gentlemen,

I'm looking for a natural aftershave balm that is fragrance free. I've tried Aloe gel which has a small drop of glycerin but it didn't really feel like it was heavy enough of a moisturiser and dried to a thin film which needed re-wetting. I've used thayers which is unscented and pretty much get the same deal although it leaves the skin feeling softer and nicer. I've also tried Nivea sensitive but find the fragrance too strong, lingering and not to my taste. it also competes with any aftershaves.

I liked the performance of Nivea but don't like the smell.

Any questions or advice?

Thanks!

ackvil · May 24, 2015

I've never used it but I have seen Burt's Bees in some health food stores.

Fordfather · May 24, 2015

Stick with the Thayers and try an unscented hand lotion. An Aftershave is designed to do a couple of things. It's an astringent, in your case, you've accomplished that with the Thayers. AS can also act as a moisturizer. Any decent unscented lotion that feels good on your hands, should feel just fine on your face.

Cksnffr · May 24, 2015

Stirling makes an unscented version of their balm, which is one of the best balms out there.

LightShave · May 24, 2015

ackvil said:
I've never used it but I have seen Burt's Bees in some health food stores.

Thanks. Maybe I'll like the fragrance of that one.

LightShave · May 24, 2015

fordfather said:
Stick with the Thayers and try an unscented hand lotion. An Aftershave is designed to do a couple of things. It's an astringent, in your case, you've accomplished that with the Thayers. AS can also act as a moisturizer. Any decent unscented lotion that feels good on your hands, should feel just fine on your face.

Really good advice, I hadn't thought of that. Opens up a lot of options.

LightShave · May 24, 2015

Cksnffr said:
Stirling makes an unscented version of their balm, which is one of the best balms out there.

I should probably have mention my location is UK.

djh · May 24, 2015

LightShave said:
I should probably have mention my location is UK.

Once the weather warms up, many people find that they need less moisturising. Your Aloe Gel may be perfect for the next 4 months.

LightShave · May 25, 2015

djh said:
Once the weather warms up, many people find that they need less moisturising. Your Aloe Gel may be perfect for the next 4 months.

Think you might be right! Thanks.

JaredB · May 25, 2015

LightShave said:
I should probably have mention my location is UK.

Keep an eye out here:

http://www.shavingtime.co.uk/collections/vendors?page=1&q=Stirling+Soap+Co

They are carrying Stirling, and it seems their selection is growing.

LightShave · May 25, 2015

JaredB said:
Keep an eye out here:

http://www.shavingtime.co.uk/collections/vendors?page=1&q=Stirling+Soap+Co

They are carrying Stirling, and it seems their selection is growing.

Many thanks for that link. Didn't know about that website! Shave station is another one with strange stock.

Musikmann · May 25, 2015

One I like is Soothe by ZIRH but don't buy it directly from them, it's expensive. I bought the couple of bottles I have on eBay for much less. No fragrance and absorbs like a champ.

LightShave · May 25, 2015

Musikmann said:
One I like is Soothe by ZIRH but don't buy it directly from them, it's expensive. I bought the couple of bottles I have on eBay for much less. No fragrance and absorbs like a champ.

There are parabens and alcohol in the ingredients but thanks for sharing your suggestion and experience.

SpaceCadet1 · May 25, 2015

After your witch hazel, work a smidge of Shea butter in your palms and apply to face. Been working well for me, but YMMV. Also works as pre-shave. It goes on a little greasy/shiny, but skin should absorb it after a short while.

Good luck!

Here are some of the benefits of Shea Butter for the skin:
• Reducing acne
• Absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue
• Helps restore elasticity to skin
• Daily skin moisturizer (face and body)
• Dry skin relief
• Dry scalp
• Skin rash- including diaper rash
• Skin peeling, after tanning
• Blemishes and wrinkles
• Itching skin due to dryness
• Sunburn
• Shaving cream to reduce razor irritation
• Small skin wounds
• Skin cracks
• Soften tough skin on feet (especially heels)
• Stretch mark prevention during pregnancy
• Minor burns
• Eczema
• Sun and wind protection
• Even skin tone
• Reduce blemishes and scarring
• Eliminating scalp irritation from dryness or chemical processing
• Preventing bumps after shaving

mr_eleven · May 25, 2015

I use Simpsons Aftershave Balm. It's unscented and very, very light on the face.
I use an aftershave, wait a few minutes and then put on the Simpsons.
Excellent face feel all day.....

Musikmann · May 25, 2015

LightShave said:
There are parabens and alcohol in the ingredients but thanks for sharing your suggestion and experience.

I wasn't awae of this, I'll check the ingredients today.

LightShave · May 25, 2015

Wow, Thanks SpaceCadet. I've got about 1kg of unrefined shea butter. It's a little harder but I think I can try and make something work. I've got cocoa butter, almond, apricot and jojoba seed oils.

LightShave · May 25, 2015

mr_eleven said:
I use Simpsons Aftershave Balm. It's unscented and very, very light on the face.
I use an aftershave, wait a few minutes and then put on the Simpsons.
Excellent face feel all day.....
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A little bit expensive but it is natural, and all oils. Thanks for the suggestion and recommendation.

LightShave · May 25, 2015

SpaceCadet1 said:
After your witch hazel, work a smidge of Shea butter in your palms and apply to face. Been working well for me, but YMMV. Also works as pre-shave. It goes on a little greasy/shiny, but skin should absorb it after a short while.

Good luck!

Here are some of the benefits of Shea Butter for the skin:
• Reducing acne
• Absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue
• Helps restore elasticity to skin
• Daily skin moisturizer (face and body)
• Dry skin relief
• Dry scalp
• Skin rash- including diaper rash
• Skin peeling, after tanning
• Blemishes and wrinkles
• Itching skin due to dryness
• Sunburn
• Shaving cream to reduce razor irritation
• Small skin wounds
• Skin cracks
• Soften tough skin on feet (especially heels)
• Stretch mark prevention during pregnancy
• Minor burns
• Eczema
• Sun and wind protection
• Even skin tone
• Reduce blemishes and scarring
• Eliminating scalp irritation from dryness or chemical processing
• Preventing bumps after shaving

Oh, have unrefined too?

SpaceCadet1 · May 25, 2015

LightShave said:
Oh, have unrefined too?

Yea, I just take the unrefined, dig a little out with a Popsicle stick, and rub it in my palms to heat and soften it. Good luck!

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