Well, we normally get mixed opinions whenever we ask the question – would you use an aftershave? But, first let’s find out why we would use an aftershave.
The primary reason is to protect your skin from inflammation or irritation. Of course, you also get a nice fragrance and feel fresh using most of the aftershave products. But the primary reason is to protect your skin. It normally contains an antiseptic agent to prevent infection or heal cuts.
When you use a good electric shaver you may not need any aftershave at all. This is the reason why the use of aftershave is more common with men who use manual blades for shaving.
When you have a good shaver it is easy on your skin. There is very little or no skin irritation with top-end shavers. Moreover no bleeding or cuts like the blades. So, it is not surprising to know many men totally avoiding aftershave products. They just splash some cold water on their face to cool down the skin and prevent inflammation. These days some electric shavers like Braun CoolTech even incorporate Thermo-Electric Cooling technology to reduce temperature of the shaver while shaving. This gives an excellent overall experience for those with sensitive skin.
Again, some people would still get a better shaving experience by using aftershave products. This is because we all have different types of skin. For instance, some people may have acne prone skin and the use of aftershave products containing alcohol reduces acne related problems. The skin gets clean and the pores opened by shaving also get closed again with the use of an alcohol based aftershave. On the other hand people with dry skin prefer to use aftershaves that contain essential oil to revive the skin.
Aftershave products are available in the form of gel, lotion, cream, liquid, and powder. It is not difficult to find the product of your choice. Aftershave products are widely available, from various brands, but do your research before you buy one, and chose a product suitable to your skin type.
Going back to the question of, do we need aftershave? The answer clearly depends on the skin type and our personal requirements. Most likely, you do not need aftershave products with quality electric shavers, unless you like to take the fragrance with you.