First, I want to say I have finally experienced my second consecutive day of irritation-free shaving. It's not bbs. In some spots, it's not quite even a dfs but at least an fods (fairly okie dokie shave). No nicks, no cuts, no terrors.
Now, I have rarely used any kind of aftershave lotion/balm. Sometimes (probably a lot more often than is advisable) I rub a dab of hydrocortisone cream on my neck, which has usually been the only area of irritation. If I don't use hydrocortisone, then I just splash with cool (not usually cold) water. I recently began using witch hazel w/fourteen percent alcohol and a few times tried the Nivea aftershave balm for sensitive skin.
So far, I haven't died from not using aftershave, but a recent response to one of my earlier posts cautioned me against using hydrocortisone on a prolonged basis because it tends to thin the skin. You can probably guess what I've stopped using.
So, my question: Is splashing with cool/cold water sufficient, or is some type of aftershave truly more beneficial?
Thanks for your responses.
David
Now, I have rarely used any kind of aftershave lotion/balm. Sometimes (probably a lot more often than is advisable) I rub a dab of hydrocortisone cream on my neck, which has usually been the only area of irritation. If I don't use hydrocortisone, then I just splash with cool (not usually cold) water. I recently began using witch hazel w/fourteen percent alcohol and a few times tried the Nivea aftershave balm for sensitive skin.
So far, I haven't died from not using aftershave, but a recent response to one of my earlier posts cautioned me against using hydrocortisone on a prolonged basis because it tends to thin the skin. You can probably guess what I've stopped using.
So, my question: Is splashing with cool/cold water sufficient, or is some type of aftershave truly more beneficial?
Thanks for your responses.
David