Aftershave: meaning, definitions and examples

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aftershave

 

[ ˈɑːftərˌʃeɪv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal care

Aftershave is a lotion or balm applied to the skin after shaving to soothe, moisturize, and protect the skin. It often contains a combination of alcohol, essential oils, and other soothing ingredients. Aftershave can help to prevent irritation and redness caused by shaving. It may also leave a pleasant scent and contribute to a fresh feeling after grooming.

Synonyms

aftershave lotion, post-shave lotion, shaving balm.

Examples of usage

  • He applied aftershave to calm his skin.
  • The aftershave has a refreshing fragrance.
  • She always chooses an alcohol-free aftershave.
  • He prefers a balm rather than a splash aftershave.

Translations

Translations of the word "aftershave" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aftershave

🇮🇳 शेविंग के बाद का लोशन

🇩🇪 Aftershave

🇮🇩 aftershave

🇺🇦 лосьйон після гоління

🇵🇱 aftershave

🇯🇵 アフターシェーブ

🇫🇷 aftershave

🇪🇸 aftershave

🇹🇷 aftershave

🇰🇷 애프터쉐이브

🇸🇦 لوشن بعد الحلاقة

🇨🇿 aftershave

🇸🇰 aftershave

🇨🇳 须后水

🇸🇮 aftershave

🇮🇸 rakvötnun

🇰🇿 сосыннан кейінгі лосьон

🇬🇪 შეჩერების შემდეგ

🇦🇿 tıraş sonrası losyon

🇲🇽 aftershave

Etymology

The word 'aftershave' combines two English elements: 'after,' denoting the time following an action, and 'shave,' which refers to the act of removing facial hair. The use of aftershave products can be traced back centuries, where various cultures utilized different substances to soothe the skin after shaving. Historically, men used natural oils and balms derived from plants to prevent irritation and infection from razors. With the rise of commercial shaving products in the early 20th century, the term 'aftershave' became more widely used, reflecting the increasing popularity of dedicated post-shaving products. The formulation has evolved, with modern aftershaves containing a variety of synthetic and natural ingredients designed to provide moisturizing effects and appealing scents, while also promoting skin health.