What is Aftershave?

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[JoeProBono]

Aftershave is a product used most commonly by men on the skin of the face after shaving, although products for women to use exist as well. In addition to smelling good, aftershave helps keep the skin smooth and in good condition, a concern for men who shave every day. Also, as an alternative to commercial aftershave products, men can also formulate their own with specific ingredients or scents so that they can smell unique and have smooth, silky skin.

[Daffynition]

That is not tarnish ...it’s called patina. There is a difference. ;-D

[JoeProBono]

[Daffynition]

Mrs. B & I are old friends. She has shared her secrets of success for a long, loving relationship and I think she should write a book. ;)

[blackie]

Ah, thanks for the distinction. ;)

[blackie]

Watch that sharing.......

[Daffynition]

Oh we just share recipes .... and girl talk stuff........

[TASMANIANRED]

Old spice has been reformulated.. It sucks.

[winodog]

Anyone know of an aftershave to match the kind of sandlewood scent used by old time barbers? I have memories of this scent as a kid, but never have found anything to quite match.

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[Yardstick]

I find it tastes just the same.

[Sender]

LOL, I remember Hai Karate and Old Spice. Even after I started shaving, I never did quite understand the purpose of splashing alcohol on my face after shaving. What...did I need to do that so I wouldn’t catch some germ from myself? Was it just manly to feel pain? Or was the irresistable scent vital to my future procreation? Of course, we didn’t have spray Axe back then.

[Squantos]

LMAO !!!

I make my own aftershave........;o)

http://artofmanliness.com/2010/01/21/diy-bay-rum-aftershave/

but have same beard as blackie !

[Daffynition]

So you've been drinking it instead of putting it on your face?!? LOL

I know from whence these recipes originated....

[blackie]

I’ll think about it...

[Daffynition]

Take your time ...I have to go and put-on my face anyway. ;-D

[blackie]

My dad made that kinda aftershave back in the 30’s. He also added a little glycerin, if my memory hasn’t failed me. ;)

[blackie]

Good job!!

[Squantos]

It works really good...... I have had ladies stop me an ask where I bought my cologne etc ........:o)

Huntin over bait per se ........!

[blackie]

It worked for my Dad, too...he married five times. ;)

[scott_see]

I wonder what the oldest after shave is. I know this is about 75 years old. Lucky Tiger Bay Rum After Shave

[knews_hound]

You a homebrewer Joe?

That pic was a thing of beauty.

Cheers,

knewshound