{"id":714,"date":"2021-11-29T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/?p=714"},"modified":"2022-12-17T11:58:53","modified_gmt":"2022-12-17T17:58:53","slug":"is-aftershave-supposed-to-burn-or-sting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imustacheyoutoshave.com\/is-aftershave-supposed-to-burn-or-sting\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Aftershave Supposed To Burn or Sting? (With Pain-Free Options)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have ever shaved, I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve heard of the aftershave sting if not experienced it for yourself. Even famous movies like Home Alone have made fun of the terrible sting that aftershave can have. Is this stereotype true for all products and is it supposed to burn or sting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aftershave stings because it is an antiseptic product. Traditionally, most aftershaves are made with alcohol which will sting on sensitive freshly shaved skin. Having an antiseptic aftershave is helpful for reducing razor bumps and skin infections from any nicks or cuts. Aftershaves that include witch hazel instead of alcohol do not sting.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to find out why aftershave burns and if that is really necessary after a shave. We\u2019ll also discuss how to use aftershave, the common ingredients you\u2019ll find in them, which ones to avoid, and what to use if you don’t enjoy the sting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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