Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Choosing the Right Aftershave

A good morning shave routine with your men's electric shavers is never complete without your favorite aftershave. Aftershaves that are ready for use are sold in the market. Among the hundreds of kinds and brands of aftershaves, do you know which one you should pick?

Aftershaves usually come in gel tubes, spray cans, or bottles. There are also formulas that you can make yourself. It helps keep your face feel fresh, smooth and clean after removing the unwanted hair on it with your conventional razor blade or with the use of high-power men's electric shavers.

Your aftershave also protects your skin. Since pores are opened by the warm water used during shaving, the aftershave closes them so that pollutants cannot enter and won't clog your pores. It also disinfects your shaved face. Some aftershaves contain moisturizer. This gives back the moisture lost from using soap for shaving.

When choosing the right aftershave for you, go back to the purposes listed above for a guide. The very important role it must accomplish is protecting your face. Shaving makes it susceptible to infections since there might be cuts from the razor and your pores are opened. There are two options for you---an alcohol-based aftershave or a cream-based aftershave.

The alcohol base is an effective disinfectant. It will give you a sting and burning sensation for a moment. If you need to fully awaken yourself, then you need this. The cream base is lighter. It is much like putting lotion on your face.

An aftershave also serves as cologne. It is less fancy and fragrant than a perfume, but it has the same effect of freshness that will last for one whole busy and exhausting day.

Your next task is to choose the scent. It must suite your preference. Make sure that the scent you choose is also appropriate for the place or event you are going to, the people you will be meeting, and the things you will be doing. Everything must match perfectly. You can use a subtle, leather-feel smell aftershave if you will be meeting the executives. When on a gig with friends, you can use a more refreshing, breezy and walking-on-the-beach scent perhaps. You might also want to consider your body chemistry. Different people have their different natural odors, so make sure that your aftershave compliments that natural scent. With this you can wear your aftershave proudly and confidently.

Splashing on some aftershave is one of the things you should remember doing after using men's electric shavers or your regular razors. Not only will it disinfect and moisturize your face skin but will also make you smell more pleasant and fresh.

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