Originally Posted by
Morty
+1 on Carl's advice. I'd go one week with without changing anything in my beard prep, then I'd add a technique to my prep and do that every day for a week. That's how I came to realize that using hair conditioner really did soften my beard more, applying 3 - 5 drops of pre shave oil to my face before lathering palpably improved the comfort of my shave and that use of a hot towel didn't seem to make much of a difference for me.
Everyone's beard and skin is different. It pays to take the time and effort to find out what works for you. :tu