Aftershave

[DonIsHere]

Looking for serious replies...

Seriously, what is aftershave used for? I just started using aftershave recently and all I feel is burning pain when I apply it to my face.

 

[azazyel]

I believe it is the alcohol.

 

[pyonir]

What is it used for? To make you stink.

Tried it once...realized it's worthless, never did it again. Use lotion if anything.

 

[BatmanNate]

Some of it smells nice, but not most of it.

 

[yukichigai]

I think the theory was that it disinfected the wounds, or maybe that it cleaned your face more. All it really does is burn like hell.

BTW, if you cut yourself shaving you can use antiperspirant(sp?) to stop the bleeding. Good to know.

 

[brigden]

Reduces impurities in the skin. Closes pores. Acts as an astringent. Helps healing of nicks and cuts.

Sensitive skin? Use an alcohol free lotion. Something with aloe.

 

[AlienCraft]

That is the alcohol burning your raw skin. With the epidermal layers scraped away, you are at higher risk for allergic reactions, chemical burns, etc.
I once suffered a severe allergic reaction to some aftershave that I was given as a gift. They wanted me to use it before I had a chance to see if I was sensitive to it. Damn if I didn't get second degree burn type blistering on my cheeks and neck. Looked pretty gruesome.
Use a moisterizing creme afterward. Cologne if you want to smell pretty.
Aftershave is a waste, imo.

 

[GigaCluster]

Yes, it disinfects. When you use a regular (non-electric) razor to shave, it makes many tiny cuts in the skin; when it's too deep, you know because it starts bleeding. Aftershave disinfects those holes, and that's why it burns. It's like pouring rubbing alcohol on a gaping wound, but less drastic.
Any cologne has the same effect but smells nicer. I, for one, use RL Polo Blue as my after-shave.

 

[brigden]

Originally posted by: GigaCluster
Yes, it disinfects. When you use a regular (non-electric) razor to shave, it makes many tiny cuts in the skin; when it's too deep, you know because it starts bleeding. Aftershave disinfects those holes, and that's why it burns. It's like pouring rubbing alcohol on a gaping wound, but less drastic.
Any cologne has the same effect but smells nicer. I, for one, use RL Polo Blue as my after-shave.

Right, but fragrance and dyes found in colognes and parfumes can harm those with sensitive skin, which is precisely why you shouldn't use cologne as an aftershave. Also, cologne is full of oils which probably don't do your pores any good.

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: brigden
Reduces impurities in the skin. Closes pores. Acts as an astringent. Helps healing of nicks and cuts.

Sensitive skin? Use an alcohol free lotion. Something with aloe.

Aloe is worse for your skin than alcohol. People praise it as a pore cleanser. Well it is, but it's sort of like cleaning your car with a power sander. And it is not meant to be ingested, thank you very much Sobe.

 

[Ranger X]

I think Macauley Culkin in Home Alone when I think of Aftershave.

 

[brigden]

Originally posted by: yukichigai

Originally posted by: brigden
Reduces impurities in the skin. Closes pores. Acts as an astringent. Helps healing of nicks and cuts.

Sensitive skin? Use an alcohol free lotion. Something with aloe.

Aloe is worse for your skin than alcohol. People praise it as a pore cleanser. Well it is, but it's sort of like cleaning your car with a power sander. And it is not meant to be ingested, thank you very much Sobe.

Wrong. Aloe is not used as a pore cleaner, but a moisturizer.

 

[AlienCraft]

Originally posted by: yukichigai

Originally posted by: brigden
Reduces impurities in the skin. Closes pores. Acts as an astringent. Helps healing of nicks and cuts.

Sensitive skin? Use an alcohol free lotion. Something with aloe.

Aloe is worse for your skin than alcohol. People praise it as a pore cleanser. Well it is, but it's sort of like cleaning your car with a power sander. And it is not meant to be ingested, thank you very much Sobe.

Actually, Aloe Juice is meant to be ingested, helped with my recovery from gut surgery, and I receieved no warnings from ANY of the myriad of Medical Doctors whom I consulted prior to starting to drink it.
In FACT, the ingestion of Aloe Juice was partially attributed with my amazing 6 week recovery from Bed to Tour in 2000, after a partial Colonectomy.
The other aspect was my brutal stubbornness to not be bedridden or unemployed.

YOUR mileage may vary.

 

[yukichigai]

Originally posted by: AlienCraft

Originally posted by: yukichigai

Originally posted by: brigden
Reduces impurities in the skin. Closes pores. Acts as an astringent. Helps healing of nicks and cuts.

Sensitive skin? Use an alcohol free lotion. Something with aloe.

Aloe is worse for your skin than alcohol. People praise it as a pore cleanser. Well it is, but it's sort of like cleaning your car with a power sander. And it is not meant to be ingested, thank you very much Sobe.

Actually, Aloe Juice is meant to be ingested, helped with my recovery from gut surgery, and I receieved no warnings from ANY of the myriad of Medical Doctors whom I consulted prior to starting to drink it.
In FACT, the ingestion of Aloe Juice was partially attributed with my amazing 6 week recovery from Bed to Tour in 2000, after a partial Colonectomy.
The other aspect was my brutal stubbornness to not be bedridden or unemployed.

YOUR mileage may vary.

I need to find some online documents relating to this. Aloe has a lot of interesting aspects which people should know about.

Now me, I know I have some kind of allergy to it or something. If I use any lotions with aloe the top layer of my skin sluffs off. I shudder to think what would happen if I drank it.

 

[KEV1N]

I've seen Aloe drinks in asian supermarkets before.