After-shave products

After-shave products tend to contain astringent substances (e.g. hamamelis extract, ethanol), refreshing (e.g. menthol), moisturizing or soothing (e.g. aloe vera extract), anti-microbiaL etc. Pre-shave products are similar but tend to contain oils (almond, peanut, safflower) to lubricate the skin and sometimes liposoluble vitamins (A, E) that soften the skin. 

Shaving products are mainly lather shaving creams, sticks, and aerosols. These S. contain sodium and potassium salts of - stearic acid (- soaps), water and small amounts of - oils, such as - coconut oil, or fatty alcohols, such as - lauryl alcohol or - stearyl alcohol and - glycerol. Dry shaving preparations (pre-electric shave lotions) are solutions of, e.g., diisopropyl adipate in - ethanol. After-shave products are used after wet and dry shaving and are intended to refresh and cool the skin and exert a mild astringent effect. These products contain often propylene glycol and - menthol in ethanol and water. 

Quick-breaking foams consist of a miscible solvent system such ethanol (qv) [64-17-5] and water, and a surfactant that is soluble in one of the solvents but not in both. These foams are advantageous for topical appHcation of pharmaceuticals because, once the foam hits the affected area, the foam coUapses, deUvering the product to the wound without further injury from mechanical dispersion. This method is especially usehil for treatment of bums. Some personal products such as nail poHsh remover and after-shave lotion have also been formulated as quick-breaking foams. 

Astringents are designed to dry the skin, denature skin proteins, and tighten or reduce the size of pore openings on the skin surface. These products can have antimicrobial effects and are frequendy buffered to lower the pH of skin. They are perfumed, hydro-alcohoHc solutions of weak acids, such as tannic acid or potassium alum, and various plant extracts, such as bitch leaf extract. The alcohol is not only a suitable solvent but also helps remove excess sebum and soil from the skin. After-shave lotions generally function as astringents. 

Cosmetic shaving products are preparations for use before, during, or after shaving. 

Cosmetics (after-shave, personal hygiene products)... 

In personal care products, including bath foam, soaps, perfume and after shave lotions, nail polish remover, shampoo, and shower gel ... 

In household and personal care products, such as perfumes, hair dye rinses, nail polishes, shampoos, and after-shave lotions ... 

B. Disuifiram-ethanol interaction. Ingestion of as little as 7 mL of ethanol can cause a severe reaction in patients taking as little as 200 mg/day of disulfiram. Mild reactions have been reported after use of cough symp, after-shave lotions, and other alcohol-containing products. 

Commercial beer, wine, and liquors contain various amounts of ethanol. Ethanol is also found in a variety of colognes, perfumes, after-shaves, mouthwashes, some rubbing alcohols, many food flavorings (eg, vanilla, almond, and lemon extracts), pharmaceutical preparations (eg, elixirs), and many other products. Ethanol is frequently ingested recreationally and is the most common co-ingestant with other... 

Products and Uses Prevents skin irritation in antiperspirants that contain aluminum chloride. Also in after-shave lotions, and in styptic pencils. Put in animal glue, packaging materials, pickle relish, pickles, potatoes, and shrimp packs as a firming agent. 

Products and Uses Commonly used in glues, air fresheners, antiperspirants, drycleaning solvents, fingernail polish, hair spray, laundry spray starch, perfumes, after-shave lotions, preservatives, cottonseed, packaging materials, fabric dura-... 

Products and Uses Component in lotions, antifreeze, shellac solvent, quick-drying inks, toiletries, body lotions, after-shave lotions, hair preparations, and cosmetics. Used as a deicer, preservative, solvent, and dehydrating (drying) agent. 

Products and Uses Utilized in cigarettes, perfumes, shaving creams, lotions, after-shave, hair products, foods, liqueurs, chewing gum, cold medications, and cough drops as a flavoring agent and odorant. 

Products and Uses Utilized as an aerating agent, gas refrigerant, and spray propellant in cosmetics, after-shave lotions, deodorants, hair colorings, hair curling products, dandruff removers, and detergents. Used as a disinfectant, cleanser, sterilizer, for fungicide and mildew control, and others. 

Products and Uses The primary component in dry-cleaning and spot-removing products. Also used in small amounts in cosmetics, perfumes, after-shaves, and cosmetics. Used as a solvent, dye, adhesive, paint, and cleaner. 

Uses fragrance for use in various perfumed products like soap, after-shave lotions, colognes, and cosmetics Mimusops cedarwood Clary sage Casteoreum. PA. PT. PL. SANTALUM ALBUM... 

After-Shaves, Perfumes and Cosmetics - The active ingredients (usually smelly ) in these products are dissolved in the ethanol solvent. As the product is splashed all over, the ethanol evaporates, leaving behind the ingredients. 

The plant is cultivated in Indonesia, the West Indies and Sri Lanka for the production of these spices, a part of which is steam-distilled to obtain both oils, which are close in appearance and odor. N. is a pale yellow or almost water-white, mobile liquid with a typical, spicy, warm, aromatic note. Topnotes (- odor description) are light and fresh, while the body notes (->odor description) are rich, warm-spicy with woody undertones. N. finds extensive use in flavorings for meat sauces, tomato ketchups, canned soups and spice blends. In perfumery, the oil is used in fantasy floral bouquets or oriental (- odor description) perfumes, where a touch of a fresh-spicy note is required, and as a refreshing aromatic-spicy topnote in fragrances for men s perfumes, after-shaves and toiletries. 

P. is a dilution of a - fragrance in alcohol and water, destined to be applied on the skin. Depending on the fragrance concentration level in the formula, the product will be called p. or extrait (15-30%), Eau de Toilette (8-15%) or Eau de Cologne (<8%). In men s perfumes, Eau de Toilette and after-shave are produced. After-shave is equivalent to Cologne in concentration. 

It is extensively used in Eau de Cologne (->odor description) types and all types of fragrances for after-shaves and men s fragrances, where its bitter-fresh, slightly metallic effect successfully enhances the overall freshness. Due to its affordable price, it also finds use in citrus-type fragrances for cosmetics and bodywash products. Traces are used to impart sweetness and a natural effect to some fruit flavors and fantasy spice blends. 

The washing-up howl is plastic too but the detergent you put in it belongs to another branch of the chemical industry—companies like Unilever (Britain) or Procter and Gamble (USA) which produce soap, detergent, cleaners, bleaches, polishes, and all the many essentials for the modern home. These products may be lemon and lavender scented but they too mostly come from the oil industry. Nowadays, most products of this kind tell us, after a fashion, what is in them. Try this example—a well known brand of shaving gel along with the list of contents on the container ... 

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