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Lemon Aftershave

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This International beverage features Alcohol, Distilled Water, Tincture of Benzoin, Oil of Bergamot, Lemon Oil OR:. It delivers bright, zesty notes. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 250.8
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This International beverage features Alcohol, Distilled Water, Tincture of Benzoin, Oil of Bergamot, Lemon Oil OR:. It delivers bright, zesty notes. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pint Alcohol
  • 1 quart Distilled Water
  • 1 ounce Tincture of Benzoin
  • 1 dr Oil of Bergamot
  • 2 dr Lemon Oil OR:
  • 2 ounce Tincture of Lemon Peel
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
Directions
  1. 1
    The tangy tingling sensation it causes after being splashed on is one way to describe an aftershave.
  2. 2
    Most aftershaves act as astringents; they help firm skin tone and close skin pores when applied immediately after shaving.
  3. 3
    Many aftershaves contain alcohol, which possesses antibacterial abilities, helping to prevent infections of knicks or shaving cuts.
  4. 4
    It also should contain glycerine and/or other ingredients known to be beneficial to skin care.
  5. 5
    Glycerine will help counter the drying effects on the skin, and the chafing and irritation that can develop with dry skin.
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    Most drug stores contain all of the above tinctures and oils.
  7. 7
    Herb and health food shops carry the essential oils.
  8. 8
    DaisyLin's comments: Here are some aftershave recipes that I have used.
  9. 9
    My ex liked the lime one best.
  10. 10
    They are really good.
  11. 11
    I still make it for him once in a while.
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    And you can get neat bottles at a healthfood or herb store, or some specialty storesand 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.
  13. 13
    I found it at three old type pharmacies.
  14. 14
    Like Rexall

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.3g39%
Saturated Fat 3.9g20%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 9.3g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g12%
Sugars 2.5g
Protein 1.1g3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: aftershave, alcohol, benzoin, bergamot, beverage, cinnamon, distilled, international, lemon, oil, peel, tincture, title, vegan, water
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