Shaving in winter: why does the skin react worse and how to fix it?
Shaving feels different in winter. What goes smoothly in the summer often ends in redness, burning, and tightness in the cold season. Frost, wind, and dry indoor air make skin more vulnerable—and the blade immediately highlights this.
The problem is not the technique or the razor. The problem is that in winter, skin needs a different approach.
Why does skin react worse in winter?
Cold and wind quickly remove moisture, making the skin more sensitive. Heating additionally dries the air, disrupts the protective barrier and makes any contact more harsh. Added to this is another factor - in winter, the skin produces less sebum, and therefore protects itself worse.
As a result, it recovers more slowly after shaving and reacts even to minor irritations.
How to make shaving comfortable in winter
- Don't ignore aftershave care - In the cold season, this is a basic step, not an added bonus.
- Choose soothing formulas — Lotions and balms that soothe irritation and moisturize help skin return to normal faster.
- Regularity matters — Stable care works better than one-time attempts to “fix the situation.”
Barbershop life hack
Don't go out into the cold right after shaving. Give your skin 5-10 minutes to calm down and rebuild its protective barrier. If you shave in the morning, it's better to do it a little earlier, rather than at the last minute before leaving the house.
Another simple point: apply lotion or balm to slightly damp skin - this way the product works more effectively and reduces the feeling of tightness.
Aftershave care from Barberlab
Barberlab aftershave lotions
Lightweight, quickly absorbed, relieves redness and leaves a feeling of freshness without stickiness. The line includes three types of lotions so that everyone can choose the optimal one in terms of feel and aroma. In addition, they are presented in different volumes, convenient for both home and travel.
Aftershave balm with menthol and aloe vera Barberlab
Ideal for the cold season: soothes the skin, deeply moisturizes and helps to quickly recover after shaving. Has a refreshing effect of menthol and soothing effect of aloe vera - comfort that is noticeably felt immediately.
–15% on winter care
We are giving away 15% off Barberlab aftershave lotions and balms so your skin feels comfortable even in the cold season.
