Naturally Soothing After Shave Balsam

Shaving means stress to the skin and a good aftershave will calm and soothe the skin by reducing skin irritation and restoringShaving means stress to the skin and a good aftershave will calm and soothe the skin by reducing skin irritation and restoringmoisture. Creating such a product that also responds to major trends in the personal care market such as being alcohol-freeand composed of ingredients from natural origin is a real challenge. Here, we present an aftershave balsam with a natural formulacontaining potassium lactate and with proven anti-irritant and moisturising properties. Both chromameter and Corneometer®data from skin treated with the balsam showed significant improvements in skin redness and hydration level, but also the sensoryperception of the product was convincing. Therefore, potassium lactate can be considered as a genuine natural alternativeto conventional functional ingredients in aftershaves.