How to Use Rubbing Alcohol for Your Face After You Shave

How to Use Rubbing Alcohol for Your Face After You Shave
Published: Dec 14, 2010
Updated: Dec 13, 2021
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Shaving your face gives a well-groomed appearance. After shaving your face, razor bumps or a rash may occur. You can remove the razor bumps by applying rubbing alcohol on your face. The rubbing alcohol also acts as an antiseptic for your skin. It cleans any small cuts and prevents ingrown hairs from forming. Rubbing alcohol can be used as an alternative to aftershave, especially for people with sensitive skin.

Rinse your face with cool water.

Pat your skin dry with a clean towel.

Blot a damp washcloth over razor bumps and the areas where you shaved. Stinging may occur if you have small cuts on your face.

Pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball. Dab on the affected areas on your face.

Pat the skin dry again to remove any excess rubbing alcohol.

Angela LaFollette

Angela LaFollette was born in raised in West Virginia, but she currently resides with her husband and children in Minnesota. She is food freelance writer and blogger as well as a full-time stay at home mother. She holds a Bachelor of Arts…

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