I just tried some Ogallala aftershave and while I love the scent, and I may even like the burn, I was wondering what the proper technique is. I shave in the shower, so I come out of there, pat my face dry and then put the aftershave on. Before I tried the limes and peppercorns from Ogallala, I had only used the Nivea cooling balm and wasn't expecting the burn. Should I be splashing some cold water on my face first to close the pores? Is the burn caused by the AS going into the open pores?
Newb ? about AS burn
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It doesn't have much to do with open pores. It will burn before or after a cold-water splash. Has more to do with the skin freshly-shorn of a layer you are putting it on.
You may want to leave off alcohol-based aftershave until your technique improves. I know now I like them but when I started it was like being attacked by ten thousand rabid squirrels.
After I shave, I use an alum block, then a cold towel on my face. If I then use Pinaud Bay Rum or Lilac Vegetal, and maybe a bouple of other aftershaves, I get a burn no matter what. I just see it as part of the shaving ritual with certain aftershaves. If it doesn't irritate you beyond the initial burn, I wouldn't worry about it.
