After Kylie Jenner published that she uses 'Nivea Men's Post Shave' as a make-up base and aftershave (" use it instead of moisturizer if you have oily skin" , she said on Snapchat), an interesting question was added to the network: should women use aftershave?
The term "aftershave" usually means a product that is used for men and can be widely found in markets for them, so even women in general do not refer to "aftershave" creams in their everyday life and even more so know how to use them. But Kylie's Snapchat got us thinking again... Is this the male component we've been missing? Is it something we have to take away from them?
To get an accurate answer to this, the specialist of "The Art of Shaving" speaks. As we know, aftershave is a product that protects the skin from infections and irritations after shaving. The skin of women's legs is drier than the skin of men's face (because the latter has more oils)" - explains Genevieve Bochanty, head of " The Art of Shaving ". Thus, men's aftershave creams are probably not suitable for the skin of the legs, because they tend to treat oilier faces.
However, Bochanty adds that what you should do after shaving is to use a moisturizer while massaging the skin of your feet. This can also be an aftershave with a higher percentage of fat: "In our experience, many women are ready to use aftershave from their partners every day after shaving," says Genevieve. But she dwells on one very important thing: "While shaving with a razor, at the same time, you also remove the first layer of dead skin. Thus, you must make sure that after waxing you use the right cream to moisturize and protect the skin at the same time. It is very important to moisturize the skin of the legs after waxing, especially if you have dry skin. The use of moisturizing cream should never be overlooked."
Depending on personal preferences, moisturizing creams can also be those that men use after shaving, but you have to be careful to see if they are suitable for your skin: "There are many women's creams that can be used as aftershave, also considering their oil composition.
When asked if we should use aftershave products, she answers: "It is important to find a product with ingredients that are known to moisturize the skin (such as glycerin). Ingredients that are known to protect against irritations (such as panthenol, allantoin) are recommended for use on the skin as an aftershave. Women who have sensitive skin can use lotions that do not contain alcohol.
