why do lotions/aftershave burn after you shave?

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Why/how does shaving open pores and things that didn’t sting or burn before you shaved do once you have?

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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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