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Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => How To Protect Your Bald Head => Topic started by: IK on October 08, 2010, 09:39:39 AM

Title: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: IK on October 08, 2010, 09:39:39 AM: Wondering what others are using in the UK after shaving their head in the morning. I have been using the L'oreal Men Expert Pure & Matt, but it contains alcohol, so I'd rather not use it. It also costs a lot!

So, anyone? (Ideally something I can pick up in the shops as I've run out!)
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: Mikekoz13 on October 08, 2010, 02:59:48 PM: Dude...... I'm not in the UK but if you can get your hands on a tube of Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm buy it. I think it's about $6 (US) and it is good stuff. Just a little dab will do and the mild scent is very clean and fresh.
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on October 08, 2010, 03:13:36 PM: Another very satisfied user of Nivea Extreme After Shave Balm--added benefit, absolutely no "greasy" residue, just smooth and dry. Great O0.
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: Rob on October 08, 2010, 06:20:15 PM: Gillette 'after the shave' menthol gel, and Gillette 'after the shave' moisturiser 8)
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: BillOnBass on October 08, 2010, 09:52:23 PM: Not in UK either, but I use Neutrogena Triple Protect Face Lotion w/ SPF 20. I haven't tried the Nivea Extreme Balm, but it's comparable in price and I imagine the texture and non-greasy feel is similar to Triple Protect.
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: IK on October 09, 2010, 12:05:43 AM: Thanks everyone. They all look good, but they all have alcohol in them, which I thought was ultimately bad for your scalp as it dries it out? Or perhaps the type of alcohol I'm looking at isn't a problem? "Cetearyl Alcohol" is quoted on all of them.

So confused!!!
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: Rob on October 09, 2010, 08:14:05 AM: I use all the Gillette products, and I have very sensitive skin, and my scalp seems fine using them, but I do have a naturally oily skin, so perhaps the alcohol helps with that... 8)
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: IK on October 09, 2010, 10:17:53 AM: I have oily skin too, so perhaps the alcohol content would be good. I bought some stuff today, which you may have seen, called 'One Planet'. It's cheap and having used it before on my face it was quite good. Not so good on my head though unfortunately.
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: Magoo on October 09, 2010, 04:37:22 PM: So confused!!!

As per internet search , cetearyl alcohol does Not dry the skin.That is why it's used in many skin products. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: Noodles on October 19, 2010, 11:07:40 PM: UNEXPECTED RESULTS From A SUMMER-Based Product!!

Unaware that I ran out of my usual "head" moisturizer/balm that I usually roll around in to complete my morning shave ritual, I came across a product in the bathroom cabinet that I originally purchased mainly for the kids in the beginning of the summer. As I started reading the rear of the bottle, I began to feel a "Hmmm" moment was about to ocurr.

The product ---> Banana Boat Aloe After Sun Lotion w/ Vitamin E

(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr224%2Fdmarrione%2FBBoatAloe.jpg&hash=b9e1e25d3849999e0221ce2fda0de342859723d7)

"Hmmmm....." See? told ya' so!!

I mixed a bit of the Aloe Lotion into my usual shave gel, then shaved as usual.

Results: INCREDIBLY CLOSE , MOISTURE-RICH, SHAVE WITH SUPERB RAZOR GLIDE and a X-TRA GLOSSY SUPER, SENSATIONAL SHINE to boot!! O0
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi486.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Frr224%2Fdmarrione%2FgazingballBW.jpg&hash=4febf67c5ae904459381de4d52be4ca8e3b2550b)

Left my head feeling like a MILLION BUCKS the entire day!! (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi170.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu250%2Fwildnflgirl%2Fmoneyy.gif&hash=a7a61b6478ac70335da2438eb1ff1cb4bed490bf)

Why... I actually felt...(to coin a phrase)...INVINCEABLE AGAINST ANY ELEMENT Mother Nature could throw at me the ENTIRE DAY!!! (Scalp felt Perfectly "Balanced"- well moisturized, non-irritating, non greasy, yet SUPER SHINY !)
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi167.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fu132%2Fbeedah2%2FSmiley%2Fsmile-superhero.gif&hash=c6ec55de237456693178a1abe8df8f50a5c48481)

Check your summer supply cabinet guys - you just might find a "hidden treasure" lurking in a dark, forgotten corner of yours too!
(https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi110.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fn98%2Fsarahbou%2FAG00370_.gif&hash=4f2090478870230b6efd1ff6bfffb7511e588b7e) (https://www.slybaldguys.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi362.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Foo66%2Fkaren9547%2Fpirate-with-parrot-smile.gif&hash=511d06c794a6bdc8b40d4901bfadfad16c8c2f8c)

- Cap'n Noodles -
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: Magoo on October 20, 2010, 03:37:37 PM: Nope ! No treasures in mine. ;D
Title: Re: UK - What moisturiser/balm/other to use after a shave each morning?
Post by: gardner179 on October 23, 2010, 03:45:41 PM: Hi IK try nivia sensitive after shave balm, it is alcahol free and is widely available in the uk :)