100% Organic Ingredient Aftershave Lotion, with Cedarwood, Black Pepper & Ginger
The benefits of aftershave depend on exactly what’s in it. But traditional alcohol-based astringent aftershave has acted like a sanitizer for the face after shaving facial hair.
Here’s why: when you shave, you often leave behind many tiny cuts and exposed bits of epidermis (skin) and pores that are more likely to get bacteria or other material lodged inside.
Typical aftershave contains ingredients known as isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) or ethyl alcohol that are similar to what’s used in hand sanitizer or household cleaners like rubbing alcohol.
These ingredients kill bacteria or toxins on your face after a shave. This is why alcohol-based aftershave infamously stings when you put it on your face — it’s antibacterial.
But alcohol-based aftershaves can be more damaging to your skin than beneficial when used over time.
More natural aftershaves, such as jojoba oil or coconut oil; as well as moisturizers like lotion or aloe vera, can still help protect the skin from bacteria getting into cuts while also retaining skin moisture.
Other health benefits of aftershaves that use natural ingredients include:
-reducing itching and swelling from skin damage and ingrown hairs
-closing pores to prevent bacteria, dirt, or chemicals from getting in, (which can reduce breakouts, razor burn, or razor bumps)
-helping cuts from shaving heal quicker
-preventing hair follicle inflammation (folliculitis) by protecting opened pores with a layer of liquid or oil
-promoting the regrowth of skin tissue to -protect your skin health
-adding a pleasant smell to your skin
*contains Raw Organic Bruce Peninsula Honey.  Vegan option without honey also available