For your shave, use a cream that is gentle, creamy and emollient. This  will soften the hair, making shaving easier, leaving the skin soft and  supple. The use of after-shave lotions can also have a drying effect on  the skin, because of their alcohol content. Instead, a non-greasy  after-shave cream can be used. Sandalwood is an ideal ingredient for  after-shave creams, as it has antiseptic properties and a soothing  action on the skin. It also has a natural fragrance that is not too  over-powering, or decidedly feminine. The cream also helps to keep the  skin well moisturized.