What is Xflex After Shave Amber?

Xflex After Shave Amber by Edelstein, from the Xflex line, is an aftershave lotion with menthol, menthyl lactate and mallow extract and a warm amber fragrance, sold in a 375 ml bottle for the barbershop and for home use. It is applied to the shaved skin of the face and neck as the last step of the shave. On freshly shaved skin menthol and menthyl lactate leave a pleasant cooling feel, the lotion dries quickly and the warm amber fragrance stays on the skin. The 375 ml bottle is compatible with the Xflex Atomizer; at about 5 ml per service it gives around 75 applications.

Specifications

Who Xflex After Shave Amber is for

• Barbershops and salons that finish a wet shave or a beard trim with a liquid aftershave.
• People who prefer a fresh, quick-drying lotion to a cream or a gel after shaving.
• Those who like a warm amber fragrance.
• Use at home after each shave, from the 375 ml bottle.

For a formula with other ingredients or a cream-gel texture, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• Menthol and Menthyl Lactate: give a cooling sensation on the skin.
• Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Flower/Leaf Extract: a mallow plant extract used in skin care.
• Allantoin and Glycerin: skin-conditioning ingredients; glycerin is a humectant.
• PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil and Polysorbate 20: solubilisers that keep the fragrance and the menthol dissolved in the lotion.

Results

After application the skin feels fresh and comfortable: menthol and menthyl lactate give a cooling sensation, and a brief tingle on freshly shaved skin fades as the lotion dries. The lotion dries quickly and leaves the warm amber fragrance on the skin.

How to use Xflex After Shave Amber

1. After shaving, pat the skin of the face and neck dry.
2. Pour a small amount into the palms, or use the Xflex Atomizer with the 375 ml bottle.
3. Apply to the shaved areas with a light circular massage until absorbed.
4. Avoid broken or irritated skin and contact with the eyes.

For professionals

• Service: the finishing step of the barbershop shave service, after a wet shave or a beard trim with shaved contours; the aftershave step takes about 5 minutes.
• Amount per service: about 5 ml; a 375 ml bottle gives around 75 services.
• Formats: 375 ml only, compatible with the Xflex Atomizer for even application at the station.
• Home care to recommend: the same aftershave after each shave at home.

Xflex After Shave Amber compared

• vs Xflex After Shave Green Splash: a 375 ml lotion of the same line with the same structure (Menthol, Menthyl Lactate, Allantoin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Polysorbate 20), with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice instead of mallow extract and without glycerin. Xflex After Shave Amber suits those who like a warm amber fragrance; Xflex After Shave Green Splash suits those who prefer a formula with aloe and a different fragrance.
• vs Xflex Cremagel After Shave Sensitive: a 200 ml cream-gel of the same line with Lanolin Alcohol, Panthenol and Bisabolol. Xflex After Shave Amber suits those who want a liquid lotion that dries quickly; the Cremagel suits those who prefer a cream-gel texture.

FAQ

How is Xflex After Shave Amber applied?

After shaving, on the face and neck patted dry: a small amount from the palms, or the Xflex Atomizer with the 375 ml bottle, with a light circular massage until absorbed.

What does Xflex After Shave Amber smell like?

A warm amber fragrance, which stays on the skin as the lotion dries.

Where does it fit in the barbershop shave service?

It is the finishing step, after a wet shave or a beard trim with shaved contours; the aftershave step takes about 5 minutes.

How many services does a 375 ml bottle give?

Around 75, at about 5 ml per service.

Can it be used with the Xflex Atomizer?

Yes: the 375 ml bottle is compatible with the Xflex Atomizer, which applies the lotion evenly on the face and neck.