How to Moisturize After a Shave

Moisturize after shaving to protect and soothe your skin.

Proper skin care, before and after shaving, makes a big difference in your skin's appearance and health. Whether you're shaving your face, legs or the bikini area, moisture helps your skin recover more quickly from a shave and also helps reduce skin irritation. Always use a moisturizer for sensitive skin and one made specifically for use after shaving as this type will add moisture and soothe the skin at the same time. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

• Towel
• Aftershave moisturizing balm
• Fragrance-free body butter

Instructions

1. Pat skin dry with a clean towel after shaving and rinsing off shaving cream.

2. Massage aftershave moisturizing balm into facial skin while your skin is still moist. Apply the moisturizing balm with your fingertips, and rub it in gently without pulling the skin. Aftershave balm puts important moisture into the facial skin while soothing irritation from shaving.

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   Replenish moisture in the skin with an aftershave moisturizer.

   Rub fragrance-free body butter into the skin on your legs, armpits or around the bikini area after shaving. Moisturizing the skin with a thick body butter, such as shea butter or cocoa butter, is soothing and moisturizing to just-shaved skin. Avoid using fragrant moisturizers as the fragrance can irritate the skin and cause it to feel a burning or stinging sensation.

Tips & Warnings

• Shave your face, legs or bikini area with a moisturizing shaving cream. Change razor blades often for a close shave.

• Avoid using alcohol-based products after shaving as they sting and dry out the skin.

References

• Men-U: Shaving Tips & Techniques: Finish Off With An Aftershave Moisturizer

Resources

• Read this Article in UK English