It’s been a few years since I last shaved my beard. If I don’t get irritated skin after shaving should I still use an aftershave? If so, what do you recommend?

  • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech
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    2 months ago

    Personally I don’t recommend after shave even if you get razer burn. I use shave balm, which helps heal the skin and protect against ingrown hairs after shaving, and rehydrates it. Nivea makes a good one

      • gueybana [any]@hexbear.net
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        2 months ago

        That’s actually the one I use as well!

        So I’m not some expert but I would say it’s essential and I’ve been using that very one since I started shaving 20 years ago. I like to keep clean shaven so I shave every/every other day and I apply that after every shave.

        It’s a good one because it’s relatively cheap and it contains no alcohol. Truly helps with irritation and any cuts or burns.

    • theshatterstone54@feddit.uk
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      2 months ago

      Can confirm. Been using them for a few years and I have no complaints, only praise for it. I’ve specifically used the Nivea ones.

  • InputZero@lemmy.ml
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    2 months ago

    Not really, but sort of? So it is wise to use a mild antiseptic after you shave, even if you don’t get irritated skin. Realistically if you’re wallet isn’t packed it can be one of the first things to go, easy.

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    2 months ago

    As someone who shaves regularly, my skin finally cleared when I began using alcohol and fragrance free aftershave lotion.

  • cfi@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    Eh biggest thing is the scent, which can be replaced by cologne/EDT, and the antiseptic properties, sterilizing any cuts or gashes. Even for the antiseptic stuff, alum should be enough.

  • gueybana [any]@hexbear.net
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    2 months ago

    If I don’t get irritated skin after shaving should I still use an aftershave?

    I would say it’s vital especially for anyone who shaves regularly. But using aftershave with alcohol is almost worse than not using anything