The aftershave is an essential of any man’s skincare routine and has remained so, for many years now. Infact, it has evolved quite a bit from the traditional alcohol-based liquid it started out as. Yet for most of the men folks, it is still a once-in-a-while product that is only experienced at barber shops.

The journey of the men’s aftershave category began in the early 1900s. When people were looking for something to disinfect their shaving cuts. Back then infections could easily become lethal. So, anything that could help prevent them was welcome. Over time, the category evolved to become a cheap cologne replacement.

A modern aftershave lotion is quite different from both these applications. It features a lot more natural ingredients, which in turn offer lots of skincare benefits. To understand how this is a big change from norm, we must first explore what an aftershave truly is.

What is Aftershave?

As the name suggests, an aftershave is a solution to be used after shaving. Traditional aftershaves were antiseptic agents that featured denatured alcohol. It not only sanitized any cuts, but also acted as an astringent to reduce skin irritation. They also featured ingredients like menthol that helped numb irritated skin.

The alcohol present causes the trademark stinging sensation associated with men’s aftershave. But it can also harm the skin in the long term. Which is why any good high-end aftershave lotion these days doesn’t feature alcohol. Instead they rely on natural calming agents and anti-bacterial ingredients.

Modern men’s aftershave also contain moisturizing elements that help nourish the skin. This gives them a gel like consistency, which is why they are also called aftershave lotions. If you don’t like that feeling, you can still get traditional alcohol-based antiseptics. They now feature unique fragrances to make them stand out of the crowd.

Why use Aftershave?

When talking about the uses of an aftershave, most people stop at the antiseptic benefits. In fact, unless there is any obvious cut that is bleeding, most people don’t even consider using it. Yet the benefits of using an aftershave lotion go far beyond sterilizing the skin.

To make it easy to categorize, here is a list of all the reasons why you should use an aftershave:

1. It reduces itching and swelling caused by skin damage.
2. It stops bacteria, dirt, and other pollutants from getting into the pores.
3. It promotes the growth of new skin tissue.
4. It helps encourage rapid healing of cuts and scratches.
5. It hydrates the skin and makes it feel smooth.
6. It makes the skin smell better.

How to use an Aftershave?

Just like the benefits of an aftershave lotion seem obvious yet are not well known. In a similar way, the technique of using an aftershave too is quite obvious, but still quite specific.

To make the best use of the product, follow these simple steps:

•  Rinse your face with cold water after completing your shaving routine. Hot water can dry up your skin.
•  Pat your face dry with a towel. Don’t rub, as it can irritate the skin.
•  Take a small amount of aftershave in your palm.
•  Rub it around the entire shaved surface gently.
•  If it is an alcohol-based, just tap the surface instead.

Which Aftershave to use?

Skeyndor has a lot of offerings in each skincare segment for both men and women. Just like most of our other products, our anti-redness products are also designed to be unisex. This means that our products work on both the rough male skin as well as delicate female skin.

This is why, we are recommending 3 different types of anti-redness products for you. Only one of them falls under the traditional Men’s Line, as aftershave. While the other two offer anti-redness and skin soothing and calming properties. If you need to understand how these approaches differ, read our blog on the difference between Cleansers vs Face Wash.

Of course, some might argue that men’s skin is a lot tougher and needs stronger care. For them, we also have a blog highlighting the Best Face Washes for Men. You can try different products to see which suits you best.

For now, if you want to try out an aftershave lotion, go for one of these options:

•  Redness Preventing After Shave
•  Anti-Redness Hydra Concentrate
•  Thermal Concentrate Water