Thanks mate.No alcohol: because it dries out your skin.
OK - I am a chemist, not a biologist and certainly not a dermatologistThanks mate.
Is alcohol not recommended with all skin types? I ask as my skin is quite oily and I find my face fares much better five minutes after a shave with alcohol than with something more moisturising like a balm. These are a no-go and seem to clog my pores and can cause break outs. Meanwhile plain witch hazel doesn't seem to do much and leaves my skin feeling kinda powdery and blah - witch hazel with aloe is a little better but still not as good as a alcohol-based lotion. Noting I think my skin feels good with alcohol-based lotions, is it a case of my skin chemistry benefiting from or merely tolerating the alcohol?
Mods: sorry it's OT but I am curious and maybe others might benefit from @alfredus insight.
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That why some moisturise first (apply balm or oil) AND THEN add the (potentially alcoholic) aftershave. Just an option...OK - I am a chemist, not a biologist and certainly not a dermatologist
But from what I understand alcohol removes all the oils from your skin. Now in my opinion there is usually a reason, why your skin is oily - it wants to tell you something?
My first approach: remove all your nasties from you routine (check your soap, shampoo etc.)
If aloe works - you get at woolies a 99.9% aloe gel for 10$ - try it it does wonders...
In any case alcohol dries out my skin completely and I need more moisture - which is really the wrong word - because water is actually also not a good moisturizer - oils are...so l can't wait to get my hand on some argan and olive oils.
Heretic!
Fat chance of me buying you a drink on Friday.
What a double of your usual @Mark1966 ? Fair enough then....."A double shandy please barkeep."