Some people drink alcohol after shaving as a way to help tighten their skin.
Although the drinking of the alcohol after shaving does not really do anything except give the person drinking the alcohol an enjoyable drink.
Some people even use alcohol after shaving directly on their skin as a way to also tighten the skin.
Typical aftershave contains ingredients known as isopropyl alcohol (isopropanol) or ethyl alcohol that are similar to what's used in hand sanitizer or household cleaners like rubbing alcohol.
These ingredients kill bacteria or toxins on your face after a shave.
The purpose of using alcohol is to tighten skin pores and prevent infection after shaving.
However alcohol on your face after shaving really is not a good thing to do.
In actuality, the alcohol is a major irritant and will dry your skin out.
Additionally, the heavy fragrance isn't something you want to put on your skin after it has been stripped of its oils after shaving.
When you're finished shaving, avoid applying any products or lotions that contain alcohol.
"Many women try to resolve ingrown hairs and razor burn with alcohol-based products that promise to soothe, but instead end up burning the skin and prolonging healing by weeks.
Aftershave poisoning usually occurs in small children who accidentally drink aftershave.
Some people who suffer from alcohol abuse may also drink aftershave when other alcohol is unavailable to become intoxicated.