How Much Alcohol in Aftershave?

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BayBoy

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Hey there. I'm a bit stumped as to how much alcohol I should have in my alcohol.

My formula is currently 40% alcohol. I've read it shouldn't be below 60%. I've seen products that are 80%.

I thought the sting from my aftershave came from alcohol. So I did a test and splashed on 190 proof Everclear and I felt no sting. Then I added my essential oil blend to the alcohol and the sting was there and fierce.

Do you think 40% is appropriate?
 
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