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If you’re a traditionalist who uses a straight razor and a shaving brush to froth up your own cream, complete the set with an old-school-but-effective alum block. Shavers have used them to stop nicks and cuts and calm irritation for generations.

If slathering on creams or gel isn’t your thing, you can still benefit from an aftershave. This mist refreshes skin without weighing it down and contains both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial ingredients to prevent razor burn and bumps.

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This post-shave balm hits all the notes you want for razor burn prevention: it contains tea tree oil and witch hazel to calm irritation immediately, and both lactic and salicylic acids to exfoliate and prevent ingrown hairs.

Proraso is a classic. It's probably what your dad (and your dad's dad) used a splash of every morning, and it still holds up. 

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The reason old-school aftershaves can sting your face? Alcohol. This post-shave balm doesn’t contain any, which makes it soothing and gentle on your skin while still helping to get rid of the bumps you have and preventing new ones from popping up.

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This tonic will help nourish your skin, and you can apply both before and after you shave to increase its effectiveness.

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If you often feel itchy or irritated after a shave, try a cooling gel. It feels cool to the touch, and it smells like lavender. Win-win. 

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This soothing cream contains aloe vera to help calm down angry skin and salicylic acid to gently exfoliate and keep pores clear (which helps prevent ingrown hairs). Best of all, it’s hydrating but still lightweight enough to wear under your daily moisturizer.

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You can choose your own adventure with this cream. The coconut oil in it helps soften hairs, which means you'll be less prickly if you decide to keep your stubble. If you're still shaving, though, ingredients like tea tree oil and chamomile help keep your skin happy and ingrown hair-free.

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A savior for sensitive, easily irritated skin, this super-light solution immediately reverses the razor-blade's drying effects, preventing breakouts and redness.

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While chamomile soothes the skin, glycolic and salicylic acid help exfoliate and vitamin B5 helps repair. The result is a cream that'll calm razor burn and prevent ingrown hairs. 

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This highly concentrated blend delivers a denser reparation than most lotions. Shea butter and glycerin soothe the skin, essential oils condition, and grape seed extract heals any damage from the blade.

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