I found that my post shave routine was becoming pretty involved. First I use alum, then after I've wiped up the sink, I rinse it off, then I use Afta. After I've eaten breakfast, I splash on some Osage Rub quickly followed by my AS, usually Aqua Velva (I found that the Osage helps intensify the AV's menthol 5 fold! It's a really good combo).
I have been leaving out the Afta the last couple of days and just using the alum, Osage and AV. My skin doesn't seem to feel any the worse for wear. It seems the Aqua Velva's healing properties are sufficient on their own, at least in the summer when my skin isn't so dry. I imagine I'll still need it in winter.
Obviously, any step that I can cut out without lessening the outcome is a good thing-- I have to believe the less chemicals and cremes you put on, the better for our skin overall.
I'm not suggesting minimalism is best here-- my skin definitely needs "something" after scraping it with a sharp blade for 20 minutes or so-- I'm just wondering what the "least help" is for most people.
I have been leaving out the Afta the last couple of days and just using the alum, Osage and AV. My skin doesn't seem to feel any the worse for wear. It seems the Aqua Velva's healing properties are sufficient on their own, at least in the summer when my skin isn't so dry. I imagine I'll still need it in winter.
Obviously, any step that I can cut out without lessening the outcome is a good thing-- I have to believe the less chemicals and cremes you put on, the better for our skin overall.
I'm not suggesting minimalism is best here-- my skin definitely needs "something" after scraping it with a sharp blade for 20 minutes or so-- I'm just wondering what the "least help" is for most people.