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alcohol-based aftershave: a definitive answer?

post #1 of 23
8/18/09 at 5:38pm
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is there a definitive answer to whether alcohol-based aftershave damages your skin over long-term use? a lot of people say it does, but is it worse than using no aftershave at all?

this is assuming you double-edge or straight-razor it, and you nick yourself very rarely. i mean, obviously i understand the need for alcohol-based aftershave to disinfect cuts, but is there anything else it does?

also, does alcohol-based aftershave accelerate the fabled "hamburger face" condition
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post #2 of 23
8/18/09 at 5:45pm
Unless you have very oily skin, alcohol based aftershave can dry your skin out and may cause further irritation.
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post #3 of 23
8/18/09 at 5:46pm
What is the point of aftershave in general? I have never used it and my skin is fine.
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post #4 of 23
8/18/09 at 5:48pm
^ antiseptic, yeah? i alternate between clubman aftershave and witch hazel but i don't shave frequently enough for the op's concern to be an issue
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post #5 of 23
8/18/09 at 5:49pm
it is used to sooth any irritation that may have resulted from the shave...is the obvious answer
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post #6 of 23
8/18/09 at 5:49pm
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Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife View Post
^ antiseptic, yeah?

i alternate between clubman aftershave and witch hazel
but i don't shave frequently enough for the op's concern to be an issue

Antiseptic for what? I never get infections on my face.
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post #7 of 23
8/18/09 at 5:56pm
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it is used to sooth any irritation that may have resulted from the shave...is the obvious answer

:shrug:

kinda counterintuitive that something that burns like hell is used to soothe

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Antiseptic for what? I never get infections on my face.

i get face infections all the time. they manifest as acne.
:shrug:
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post #8 of 23
8/18/09 at 5:58pm
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Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife View Post
kinda counterintuitive that something that burns like hell is used to soothe
another reason to avoid alcohol based aftershave
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post #9 of 23
8/18/09 at 6:05pm
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Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife View Post
:shrug:

kinda counterintuitive that something that burns like hell is used to soothe



i get face infections all the time. they manifest as acne.
:shrug:

Ah I guess I am lucky then. I mean I do get acne sometimes but very rarely in the areas of my face that I shave (neck/chin/cheeks).
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post #10 of 23
8/18/09 at 6:18pm
I always use an after shave lotion with little or no alcohol, because alcohol dries your face out and makes you look older.
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post #11 of 23
8/18/09 at 6:19pm
http://www.amazon.com/Nivea-Sensitiv.../dp/B00005AXHQ Alcohol-free. Vitamin and moisturizer enriched. 'Nuff said.
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post #12 of 23
8/18/09 at 6:20pm
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Ah I guess I am lucky then. I mean I do get acne sometimes but very rarely in the areas of my face that I shave (neck/chin/cheeks).

It should clear up the acne on your rump nicely.
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post #13 of 23
8/18/09 at 7:17pm
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It should clear up the acne on your rump nicely.

Wrong, faggot. Haven't shaved my rump in over two months!!!!!
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post #14 of 23
8/18/09 at 7:40pm
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is there a definitive answer to whether alcohol-based aftershave damages your skin over long-term use? a lot of people say it does, but is it worse than using no aftershave at all?

this is assuming you double-edge or straight-razor it, and you nick yourself very rarely. i mean, obviously i understand the need for alcohol-based aftershave to disinfect cuts, but is there anything else it does?

also, does alcohol-based aftershave accelerate the fabled "hamburger face" condition

using a straight razor and nicking yourself very rarely - aHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

My go-to aftershave has witch hazel and alcohol and my skin has not suffered a bit over the past few years. If your skin gets dry, use something different. There are plenty of options.
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post #15 of 23
8/19/09 at 11:45pm
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Originally Posted by dv3 View Post
Unless you have very oily skin, alcohol based aftershave can dry your skin out and may cause further irritation.
lucky me then - i have very oily skin and if i don't use aftershave my skin gets absolutely disgusting post shave.
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Originally Posted by MetroStyles View Post
What is the point of aftershave in general? I have never used it and my skin is fine.
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index...have_treatment to moisturize and soothe
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Originally Posted by denimdestroyedmylife View Post
:shrug: kinda counterintuitive that something that burns like hell is used to soothe
that's the way it works sometimes. you can also go with non-alcohol if you want, personally i like the sting. edit: see also http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12205
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