Best Aftershave for Fighting Razor Burn

**TimmyBoston** · 10-02-2006, 01:44 AM

Lately I've been having an issue with razor burn, not so much the sting, that I can handle, it doesn't draw attention from anyone but me. But I take issue with the bumps and the redness. What is your opinion on the best aftershave to fight the bumps and the redness? (Alcohol or Balm, anything, whatever is best.)

**Jonnybc** · 10-02-2006, 02:11 AM

The good old Alum Block might be worth a go...

**Stauff** · 10-02-2006, 03:25 AM

My ultimate anti-burn prescription:

1) Speick splash (contains alum, camphor, menthol, lavender, witch hazel and Speick-plant)

followed by:

2) Proraso liquid balm (witch hazel and vitamin E)

Of course, it's all a matter of skin types so YMMV.

**ouch** · 10-02-2006, 03:42 AM

You'll get mixed reviews regarding alcohol based splashes, so try them and see for yourself. I love a good one, particularly during warm weather. Musgo Real and D. R. Harris sandalwood splashes both leave my skin very supple.

Still, when I overdo it on my neck, my go to product is Proraso pre/post. I don't like it on my cheeks, but for the jaw line and down, it works wonders (once you figure out how to apply it properly- not an easy task).

**TimmyBoston** · 10-02-2006, 04:25 AM

Originally Posted by ouch

Still, when I overdo it on my neck, my go to product is Proraso pre/post. I don't like it on my cheeks, but for the jaw line and down, it works wonders (once you figure out how to apply it properly- not an easy task).

How is it applied properly?

**ouch** · 10-02-2006, 04:30 AM

Wet your hands and face and apply very little. There's a thin line between not enough and way too much.

**Scotto** · 10-02-2006, 05:25 AM

Of course you should attack the cause of the irritation, but for relief I like alcohol-based splashes. The initial pain is offset by a reduction in overall discomfort after. Musgo Real and its ilk are great. For balms, Harris/Green Pond aftershave milk is very soothing, as is Coral Skin Food. Good luck.

**jduffy** · 10-02-2006, 10:36 AM

I concure, the alum block makes a huge difference.

After that, I'd go with Baxter of California aftershave balm. That stuff is pure magic.

**TraderJoe** · 10-02-2006, 08:40 PM

Weleda ASB is, for me, the most curative ASB available. It works wonders on my skin.

**rtaylor61** · 10-02-2006, 11:36 PM

I've got a pretty good arsenal, but if I do get razor burn (and with the blades I've been testing lately...ouch!), I reach for Natureade Aloe 80. Just an aloe vera gel.

Randy

**Tito** · 10-03-2006, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by rtaylor61

I reach for Natureade Aloe 80. Just an aloe vera gel.

Me Too!

**Joedy** · 10-03-2006, 05:08 AM

I've been having good luck lately with Anthony Logistics Razor Burn Relief.

It's one of the few a/s balms which don't sting the dickens out of me.

-joedy

**russellnyc** · 10-03-2006, 10:03 AM

+1 for Proraso liquid balm, that is my go-to product after an overzealous shave. No sting or virtually no sting, immediate cooling

You may also like Proraso pre/post cream. I use this when I have been a bad boy. I don't love the smell though, and it is thick. Still, it feels VERY cold.

Coral Skin Food is good too. I like this stuff a lot, but it's a bit gooey, and it does sting at first, but afterwards is very soothing.

AoS rose hydrosol spray is very soothing, but it has a strong natural rosy smell which sometimes dissapates immediately (sometimes lingers). This eliminates redness on my face anyway pretty quick.

**mantic** · 10-03-2006, 10:25 AM

In no particular order I've found these work well for me for serious razor burn:

--Aloe80 (probably the best bang for the buck)
--Skin Food
--CAR Hydrolast Skin Conditioner (even more effective when combined with the Hydrolast Skin Tonic).

**tu00tf** · 10-03-2006, 10:48 AM

This works pretty well for any irritation I might get from shaving:
- cold water rinse
- alum block
- another cold water rinse
- Coral Skin Food

**ouch** · 10-03-2006, 02:38 PM

Another product I break out only in the event of serious damage is Corn Huskers Lotion. A $3 bottle should last indefinately.

**Jim** · 10-03-2006, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by ouch

Another product I break out only in the event of serious damage is Corn Huskers Lotion. A $3 bottle should last indefinately.

Ditto with a spray of lavender Hydrosol first!

**ratcheer** · 10-03-2006, 03:53 PM

I usually use the Proraso Liquid Cream After-Shave or the Nivea for Men Extra Soothing Balm. If it is really bad, I use Ocean Potion Sunburn Relief aloe gel which has, among other things, a bit of lidocaine.

Tim

**leesrazors** · 10-04-2006, 03:30 PM

New and wonderful for a sore, tender neck!
Lee

**dgauvreau** · 10-05-2006, 06:58 AM

Originally Posted by Joedy

I've been having good luck lately with Anthony Logistics Razor Burn Relief.

It's one of the few a/s balms which don't sting the dickens out of me.

-joedy

It's funny you say that because I've used the Razor Burn Repair (it's got a funky blue color to it - not sure if it's the same thing), and I swear each time it stings me so much I'd be willing to admit to crimes I didn't commit. But others complain about alchohol-based products stinging, and they don't bother me too much. In fairness, after each Anthony-induced tourettes profanity episode, my face actually feels pretty good for the rest of the day. I guess if it's not killing me, it's probably making me stronger.