What aftershave is for and why you should use it
Shaving can stress the skin if you don’t use the right products.
After using a razor your skin may feel irritated, which is why you should use aftershave, an essential product to keep your skin in healthy condition. But what does it do specifically and how do you choose one?
Let's take a look together.
o What is aftershave?
Aftershave is a cosmetic product that’s used on the skin after shaving to soothe the skin after using a razor. It comes in several formats: lotion, gel or liquid.
Its composition includes moisturizing ingredients and soothing substances to calm the skin.
o What aftershave is used for
When we use a razor, we not only remove excess hair, but also some cells of the outermost layer of the skin, making it more susceptible to irritation.
Therefore, after shaving, it’s important to apply aftershave to soothe and moisturize the skin.
The benefits of aftershave are many:
- It calms irritation from shaving;
- It has a soothing effect on the skin;
- It moisturizes the skin on the face, restoring tone and firmness.
o How to choose an aftershave
The choice of aftershave varies according to the skin’s characteristics.
Therefore, you first need to understand what kind of skin you have: if it looks oily and greasy, you have oily skin; if you feel your skin is tight, you have dry skin; if it reacts frequently to external stimuli, you have sensitive skin.
For example, oily skin has an oily appearance due to the overproduction of sebum. In these cases, opt for an aftershave with an astringent function (often with a liquid formula or in gel form), which can rebalance the skin's sebum production without making it greasy.
If, on the other hand, you have dry skin, choose an aftershave cream or gel that moisturizes the skin after shaving. Dry skin is often synonymous with dehydrated skin, but by using a product with a nutrient-rich formula, you can rebalance the skin's hydration.
If you have sensitive skin, on the other hand, it’s a good idea to use gentle, soothing products, which preferably don’t contain alcohol or fragrance.
o How to apply aftershave
As soon you finish shaving, you should rinse your face with warm water to remove any traces of foam or shaving gel that you applied to soften the skin before shaving.
Next, rinse the face again with cold water to close the pores. Dry the skin with a clean towel (preferably cotton), gently patting the skin without rubbing.
Once the skin is perfectly dry, you can apply aftershave.
This entails very few steps:
- Pour a small amount of product onto your hands and rub them together so that it’s evenly distributed;
- Apply the aftershave to the skin immediately after shaving;
- Gently massage the product into the skin, preferably using circular motions, so that it’s completely absorbed.
o The perfect aftershave for use after shaving
For an irritation-proof post-shave experience, Biotherm presents Razor Burn Lotion, the soothing aftershave for normal skin. This product immediately soothes the burning sensation typically experienced after shaving. Its formula contains moisturizing agents and safflower oil, which soothe and soften the skin. After application, you’ll immediately notice smoother and more supple skin, protected from the irritation caused by shaving.
