low-alcohol after shaves?

[Obsessed]

Before I started wetshaving I would stay away from alcohol-based after shaves entirely. Now I've found that I enjoy them sometimes, but my skin is so sensitive that I can't use even the skin-friendly ones (such as Spieck) for more than a few days in a row. I do know that there are some low-alcohol after shaves that I think might be the ticket. The ones I can think of are the following:

Spieck balm
Tabac balm
Nancy Boy gel
Harris Pink (which I've used)

Any others I should be considering?

Thanks.

 

[ChrisS86]

I know you've requested an AS with some alcohol, but I can't say enough about MenScience alcohol free after shave spray. It has tea tree oil, witch hazel, and a low conc. of sal. acid, so it does wonders for healing existing ingrown hairs and preventing future ones. The spray bottle also "concentrates" the product, if you will: i've been using it twice a day for 2 months and I still have about 90% of the bottle left, so the $28 price tag isn't so intimidating. You could also refrigerate it if you want to get a nice refreshing mist after you shave. This product probably won't do much for razor burn, since it lacks menthol and other analgesics, but if you do not regularly experience razor burn, I highly recommend trying this product.

(nice avatar BTW)

 

[goby]

I love Trumper Skin Food

 

[rsp1202]

Harris Pink is the only one I know and like, but I've heard good things about The Shave Den's aftershave splash. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit.

 

[Luc]

What I used to do with those AS with Alcohol is to wet my hands before I would pour the AS in my hands. Having wet hands will dilute the AS and make it less strong.

Then, one day, my technique got better, I assume, and I don't wet my hands anymore as it doesn't sting.

I think you could always leave the cap off to let some of the alcohol evaporate...

 

[WhosYerBob]

Prairie Creations Golden Aftershave Balm. Really nice and not sticky.

 

[thirdeye]

How about Gentlemen's Best "Signature Series" AS Milk.....? Awesome goodness and this stuff works like a charm.

 

[Black Adder]

Proraso's balm is alcohol-free.

I suggest you try these: http://www.emsplace.com/grooming/mens_grooming_toiletries.aspx#after_shave

Scroll down; you're looking for the aftershave soother and light moisture balm. I used this in bay rum scent when I was first starting out, and had a lot of issues with razor burn. If there is a facial morphine available on the market, this is it. It's great stuff.

Don