Recipe - Lemon Aftershave

One half pt Alcohol
1 qt Distilled Water
1 ounce Tincture of Benzoin
1 dr Oil of Bergamot
2 dr Lemon Oil OR:
2 ounce Tincture of Lemon Peel
One fourth teaspoon Cinnamon

The tangy tingling sensation it causes after being splashed on is one way
to describe an aftershave. Most aftershaves act as astringents; they help
firm skin tone and close skin pores when applied immediately after shaving.
Many aftershaves contain alcohol, which possesses antibacterial abilities,
helping to prevent infections of knicks or shaving cuts. It also should
contain glycerine and/or other ingredients known to be beneficial to skin
care. Glycerine will help counter the drying effects on the skin, and the
chafing and irritation that can develop with dry skin.

*Most drug stores contain all of the above tinctures and oils. Herb and
health food shops carry the essential oils.

DaisyLin's comments: Here are some aftershave recipes that I have used. My
ex liked the lime one best. They are really good. I still make it for him
once in a while. And you can get neat bottles at a healthfood or herb
store, or some specialty stores...and the essential oils can be found at a
health food/herb store, and the tinctures etc can be found at some
pharmacies, I suggest calling around. I found it at three old type
pharmacies. Like Rexall.

Posted on GEnie Food & Wine RT Jun 27, 1993 by DAISYLIN

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