Aftershave

Skin Care

From Scruffy Beard to Bikini Line: We Test a Unisex Aftershave Gel

Whether you're a man or woman, at one point or another you've undoubtedly experienced some sort of shave-related discomfort.

Whether you're a man or woman, at one point or another you've undoubtedly experienced some sort of shave-related discomfort. Shaveworks's unisex product, The Cool Fix ($11-$25), is an all-in-one gel lotion that hopes to free you from your shaving troubles. But can an aftershave product treat both razor burn and prevent ingrown hairs on two very different subjects of the opposite gender?

I called in Mr. Bella to find out. A hairy man he is, Mr. B's five o'clock shadow usually rolls in more around 10 o'clock . . . in the morning. As for me, I'm a light-skinned lady with dark brown hair, which can turn out to be a bikini-line nightmare. So to find out how we fared with The Cool Fix, just keep reading.

Father's Day

Last-Minute Father's Day Gift Ideas

Still looking for a good gift for your dearest papa, grandfather, or any other dad you may know?

Still looking for a good gift for your dearest papa, grandfather, or any other dad you may know? Well, look no further, because we've got lots of suggestions for ways to celebrate the man (men) in your life. To get started, just check out some of our ideas below:


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Make Some Peppermint Aftershave

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DIY Spa Treatment: Peppermint Aftershave

I've polled the guys in my circle of friends and they all agree that shaving creams or aftershave products that contain some kind of minty, menthol ingredient feel the best on their face.

I've polled the guys in my circle of friends and they all agree that shaving creams or aftershave products that contain some kind of minty, menthol ingredient feel the best on their face. An aftershave splash is cooling, soothing, and it serves as an antiseptic against dirt and germs as the pores begin to close.

For those of you looking for a homemade Father's Day gift, this peppermint aftershave recipe (tweaked from this one) is thoughtful, inexpensive and easy to create. Just remember to go light on the mint. The goal is to create a little tingle and an overall calming effect, but if he nicks himself shaving, too much mint (or alcohol) will sting. Here's what you'll need:


  • 1/8 cup peppermint essential oil
  • 2 cups rubbing alcohol
  • 1 cup witch hazel
  • 1/8 cup lavender essential oil
  • 1/4 cup glycerin
  • 1/16 cup eucalyptus essential oil
  • A clean, empty bottle
  • For four easy step-by-step directions, read more