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Aftershave is a product applied to skin after shaving. Traditionally, it is an alcohol -based liquid (splash), but it can be a lotion , gel , or even a paste . It often contains an antiseptic agent such as denatured alcohol , stearate citrate or witch hazel to prevent infection of cuts, as well as to act as an astringent to reduce skin irritation.
Free refills are seen as a good way to attract customers to an establishment, especially one whose beverages are not their primary source of income. [1] Due to the extremely low cost of fountain soft drinks (especially the beverage itself, not including the cost of the cup, lid and straw), often offering a profit margin of 80-82%, establishments tend to offer free refills as a sales gimmick. [3]
Within seven hours, the entire Aqua Velva stock was sold out, while plenty of Barbasol was still available. The reason for this was the high alcohol content of Aqua Velva; mixed with canned grapefruit juice, the aftershave tasted passable and ensured a “solid high” for the narrator's entire company. [8]
Most scent names usually have a shower gel to accompany them and sometimes an antiperspirant/deodorant stick and an aftershave lotion. The Axe Shampoos come in three different sizes: regular size, travel or sample size, and XL bottles. Axe also ships a shower scrub tool called the Axe Detailer. [6]
Bottles of eau de toilette. Eau de toilette (French: [o d(ə) twalɛt], meaning "grooming water") [n 1] is a lightly scented perfume. [2] It is also referred to as aromatic waters and has a high alcohol content. [3]
BlueTriton Brands, Inc. is an American beverage company based in Stamford, Connecticut.A former subsidiary of Nestlé, it was known between 2002 and 2021 as Nestlé Waters North America, Inc. and operated as the North American business unit of Nestlé Waters.
Bay rum is a type of cologne and aftershave lotion. [1] Other uses include as under-arm deodorant and as a fragrance for shaving soap, as well as a general astringent. 19th-century trade card, showing bay rum from St. Thomas.
Originally the water of Cologne was believed to have the power to ward off bubonic plague. [6] By drinking the cologne, the citrus oil scent would exude through the pores, repelling fleas. Many flea shampoos for dogs are based on citrus oils today. In modern times, eau de Cologne or "cologne" has become a generic term. The term "cologne" can be ...