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Purpose of Aftershave?

What is the purpose of using an aftershave for you?

1) Complimentary smell to shave soap/creme?
2) Alcohol closes the pores of the skin?
3) Leaves a smoother finish?
4) Keeps grease from getting into the pores (reducing pimples)?
5) Other?
 
1) Complimentary smell to shave soap/creme?
Bay-rum.. and more bay-rum.. then AS bay-rum!!! Yarrr!! (Pirate in me)

2) Alcohol closes the pores of the skin?
Maybe I'm sadistic, but I kind of like the burn.. feel sterilized. :censored:

3) Leaves a smoother finish?
True that! :badger:

4) Keeps grease from getting into the pores (reducing pimples)?
Since I've left grade school, I dont have to worry about that one..

5) Other?
The little misses loves the scent of a freshy sprayed AS.
Can get away without even wearing the cologne (with the right AS)
 
I honestly think the alcohol in the aftershave helps kill off stuff on your face, which is great if you've nicked yourself. And I think it does help if you have problems with pimples or razor bumps.
 
My aftershave consists of two unscented products: (1) Alcohol free witch hazel, to tighten the pores, and help reduce any irritation, and (2) an aftershave balm to soothe and moisturize my skin and leave it feeling smooth. My current aftershave balm is unscented Art Of Shaving Aftershave Balm.
 
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