Men’s Health & Lifestyle

Actual men most definitely take care of their skin. Men’s aftershave works to close skin pores after a shave, but there is much more to it than that!

Aftershaves are formulated to get the skin back to normal after the stress that a razor puts on it. Most aftershaves are some type of liquid-like a cologne splash-and yes, they do sting! They not only reduce pore size to protect your skin from outside elements, they also inhibit the chance of infection.

To keep away from the sting, plenty of guys use Men’s aftershaves in the type of lotion, powder, gel, or balm. Men’s grooming issues have come a long way. It is no longer a female thing to cleanse & exfoliate your skin regularly.

The first Men’s aftershave recognized none of this issues-it was actually a splash-on made from rum-yes, alcoholic rum-and sometimes scented with berries. It was called Bay Rum, & it is still an immensely popular scent in aftershave products today. You can still buy a witch-hazel aftershave that tightens up & cools the skin, even without much of a fragrance. Plenty of Men’s aftershaves-astringents, balms, & other types-use a little menthol in the base. The most popular scents have a slight scent of menthol, sometimes tempered with twinges of lemon or lime. Other popular fragrances are woodsy or herbal scents. Give Men’s North Woods aftershave a try. Icy Water carries notes of mint, sandalwood, musk, rosemary, & orange. Ralph Lauren’s Polo remains popular with its crisp, tidy scent.

Your body chemistry ultimately decides which Men’s aftershave is best for you.