Aftershave
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Aftershave is a lotion, gel, or liquid used - mainly by men - after they have finished shaving. It may contain an antiseptic agent such as alcohol to prevent infection from cuts as well as numb damaged skin, a perfume to enhance scent, and a moisturizer to soften the skin.
It is also sometimes referred to as Eau de Cologne.
Noted brands include Axe (also known as Lynx), Old Spice, Global Gillette, Crabtree & Evelyn, and Brut.
Many fashion designers lend their names to brands of aftershave. Popular examples of this include Hugo Boss, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Lacoste.
After shave like substances were used in ancient Egyptian times to clean and deodorize the dead body before it was soaked in natron and wrapped in linen bandages.de:Rasierwasser it:Dopobarba he:אפטר שייב nl:Aftershave fi:Partavesi sv:Rakvatten
