Aftershave application is probably the best part of the day. The cooling effect on your skin, the fresh feel and of course the masculine fragrant smell can be both captivating and confidence building. Thus, it is only natural to want your aftershave to last longer throughout the day. Well, luck is on your side there are in fact tips and tricks that exist to help make your aftershave last longer. Don’t believe go through them below and have your curiosity ticked.
Storage Is Important
The first thing you should know is that storage is important. This is because storage directly affects its performance. Thus, with this knowledge, you should never store your aftershave in the bathroom. Don’t let those cheeky movies trick you when you see the male protagonist store his grooming items including his aftershave and cologne in the bathroom.
Your bathroom is wet, warm and bright. All the necessary ingredients that undermine and affect the integrity and quality of your aftershave. Whether it’s a splash or balm type aftershave, avoid this environment.
This is because light, heat and humidity help to speed up the process to which the aftershave ingredients are broken down. This is particularly for the fragrance. Instead you should store it in a cool, dry and dark place. Your nightstand or dresser are ideal locations to store your aftershave.
Apply Immediately After A Shower
Moving on, typically, your aftershave should be immediately applied after a shower. And if you simply shave without a shower, then apply it immediately after a thorough wash, cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. If you habitually follow these routines.
And no, the right time to apply your aftershave is never when you are about to leave the house! This is because you are thinking that it will give you more time and last longer the more you delay the application.
However, this is not the case because, immediately after a shower or facial grooming ritual your facial pores are still open thus, allowing the aftershave to easily penetrate your skin for longer-lasting effects and aroma.
When the aftershave is applied it quickly seeps into the skin and dries up, which is what enhances the aroma and fragrance. A quick pat with your facial towel also helps it set in immediately after application.
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Moisturize Before Aftershave
It is recommended that you moisturize yourself before applying aftershave. This is because moisturizing enhances the rate at which the aftershave lasts. Furthermore, your aftershave will not effectively get absorbed if your skin is excessively dry.
Thus, because it is stuck on the surface of your skin, it will ultimately evaporate faster. This principle applies to both splash and balm type aftershave. And on a side note, an excessively dry, peeling and ashy face is not particularly attractive.
Furthermore, an alcohol-based aftershave is also known to be skin drying. Thus, you also want to apply moisturizer to reduce the drying effects of an alcohol-based aftershave. So it is a win-win situation for you.
Spritz The Pressure Points
Ever watched those French movies with the lady applying perfume on their neck and wrists. Well, it’s not only meant to be a feminine and sensual move. They apply perfume in those areas for a reason. And the same principles apply to aftershave and cologne.
When you apply cologne or aftershave, don’t forget the pressure points. This is because your skin is the warmest on these areas. The warmth is caused by the proximity of the arteries and veins to the surface of the skin.
Consequently, applying cologne or aftershave to these areas activates and promotes dissipation of the fragrances within the cologne or aftershave. Furthermore, the warmth also enhances the strength of the scents and fully develops them so they have a longer-lasting effect on the skin.
Don’t Rub The Aftershave On Your Wrist
Never rub aftershave on your wrists. In fact, if it is alcohol-based simply spry it straight on your face then gently distribute it with your palms. Contrary to the beliefs, rubbing aftershave or cologne with your wrists will just ruin it. This is because deep or harsh rub will bruise its scent and make it breakdown faster. So if you want your aftershave to last longer then you are absolutely headed towards the wrong direction.
Never Spray Your Clothes
Applying cologne or aftershave doesn’t help with anything other than staining and leaving an after smell on your clothes. Over time, consistent application of aftershave o your clothes ruins the quality of the fabrics. Plus, it can also alter the color of the fabric.
Plus, the cooler surfaces of the clothes compared to your skin only makes the fragrance dissipate even faster. And if the cooler surfaces of the fabric don’t sell it enough, then the improved airflow on your relatively lighter clothing, when compared to your skin, will make the dissipation process as breeze.
So applying aftershave or cologne on your clothes pretty much brings losses twice, i.e. the wasted fragrance and the destroyed fabric.
Never Over Apply It
Contrary to the beliefs, it should be a known fact that over-applying aftershave does not equate a prolonged effect on the skin. It simply creates a mess and provides that overwhelming smell for a short period. Nobody will want to be close to you during this time and many people will hate you for dousing their morning with excess aftershave smell. Plus, it’s a wasted amount of aftershave. So the best way is to apply a spritz or two and that should be enough.
As simple as the tips and tricks may appear to be above, they are actually quite handy and proven to be effective. You can simply enjoy your favorite scents longer if you follow the guidelines above. Plus, investing in a good quality aftershave and fragrance for men isn’t a bad idea. A good quality will not only leave you smelling good and classy. But also, the better the aftershave, the longer it will last when applied.
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