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    Default What is the purpose of aftershave?

    Seriously, I have never used the stuff. After my first or second straight razor shave I put some Oil of Olay onto my face but I stopped doing that also.

    What is aftershave for?

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    Originally it was used as a disinfectant post shave and to carry a scent. A century ago hygiene was not what it is today and antibiotics were not around
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    I finish my shave with witch hazel.

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    Some are scented. Some are to moisturize or similarly maintain skin health. Some are astringents. Some may prevent or reduce skin irritation that shaving can cause.

    If not using it doesn't cause you any problems, you won't have any problems not using it.
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    I use witch hazel after every shave. Then a splash of A.S.
    Always wondered if it was really a waste. Guess all i get from A.S. is a scent. Thanks for asking this question. Guess its not needed, just wanted.
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    Good question and I doubt there are any wrong answers, my first response is if the splash has alcohol then it’s a good astringent disinfectant then there are the oils and such that are added to some for the post shave recovery.
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    A good aftershave has a disinfectant in it (usually alcohol), a skin moisturizer (often glycerin, but can be any number of oils), an astringent (witch hazel, bay, etc.) and usually some kind of fragrance.

    I didn't use AS before using a straight, but once I tried it I found that my skin liked that little bit of moisturizer and I enjoy the scents.
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    When the Barbados were discovered, the Bayberry tree/bush had the berries to mix with Rhum to make a anti-fungal and cleansing lotion.
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    That's great guys, thanks! I might try some then.

    *I asked my dad and the best answer I got was "because I want to." Dad was never much of a teacher. LOL

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    Quote Originally Posted by AnglesMatter View Post
    That's great guys, thanks! I might try some then.

    *I asked my dad and the best answer I got was "because I want to." Dad was never much of a teacher. LOL
    Pssst....Hey AnglesMatter....It's a secret, so don't tell your Dad I told you this:

    Look good, feel good, smell good. It's all about getting the girls attention. Never mind
    all that other stuff.
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