Why/how does shaving open pores and things that didn’t sting or burn before you shaved do once you have?
In: Chemistry
It’s like a lemon in an open cut, except when you shave, you open very tiny cuts. They still hurt when exposed, however.
When you shave you mildly “injure” your skin – little tears and cuts. The alcohol in the lotion or aftershave then stings just as it would on any cut.
The irritation caused from shaving open wounds on the skin & the skin protectant. Then the alcohol in the products causes the burning sensation as it cleans the skin.
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