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My prep consist of putting a hot towel on my face for about three minutes than i have at it.. Don't have access to some pre shave oil at the moment and i think my prep needs a ton of work.. Any ideas for an easy home made pre shave oil? or any tips on a better pre shave ? i think my shaves would be better if i put more effort in the pre shave part.. cheers
I don't have any home made recipes for per shave oil, but have wondered if mineral oil would work. I am currently using eshave per shave oil and really like it. I will rubit in and let it sit while I mix my shave cream, really seems to help the razor glide. Pulling the skin while shaving made a BIG difference in the quality of my shave.
Russell
I use a small bottle of clove oil called Shave Secretthat I got from Walmart, havent been able to find it anywere else. I used just that with my disposable rasor and havent seen a reason to change. Now I use the clove oil before I shave while I am getting my lather ready it works really well in my opinion.
Dan
Mineral oil will give you no other benefits other than lubrication. One of the nice things about some of the pre-shave oil products is the fact that in addition to the lubrication they provide, they are full of oils and ingredients that are REALLY good for your skin. In addition, some ingredients like Castor Oil actually soften the beard as well and can help the lather to make the shave even more comfortable.
I spent several weeks perfecting a mixture that I really enjoy, which balances out the benefits and feel. I also include a healthy dose of pure Vitamin E in my formula, which is really good for your skin.
There is a reason that many of the oils used in pre-shave oil products are also used in massage therapy / beauty products. They are good for you! :)
Thanks for the feedback guys...
I also use Shave Secret. It's only about $3 at Wal-Mart. You can use it by itself, but I also like to put it on while I prepare my lather. It has a nice peppermint/clove smell.
If your beard isn't softening up sufficiently (not sure that's the case here), you can apply lather and let it sit for a few/several minutes, then rinse off before applying again for your 1st pass. This has worked wonders for me. Showering before, hot towels, etc did not work for my PIA beard. But this gets it done every time.
I also use Proraso pre-shave under the lather and it seems to help as well.
Below is a homemade pre-shave oil recipe that I use and originally got online. You can substitute other oils (e.g. almond, avocado, grapeseed, etc.) for the oilive oil.
Ingredients:
100 ml container
3/4 parts Castor oil
1/4 parts Extra Virgin Olive Oil
10 drops of Essential oil (e.g. fragrance oil)
Place ingredients in the bottle and mix well.
Hey everyone Noob here. I was wondering if anyone has had any experience with using Avon's Skin So Soft bath oil for a preshave oil. My wife purchased a giant bottle last summer. I am thinking of using this instead of going out to buy something separate.
Proraso makes a pre shave cream that works well IMO. I tried AOS pre oil, too slippery for holding the razor.you can also use hair conditioner. I used finesse, I don't think the brand makes a difference. Apply by hand on wet face. YMMV .
Coconut oil works pretty well and is easily found, not only does it lubricate well its also very good for the skin. And it smells great especially when followed with a Rum or coconut shave soap
I use Village Barber oil and AS. The skin feels much better after I use oil, only problem with this is that Village Barber is expensive. I will look at cheaper alternatives after I finish what I have now.
My next preshave oil be by homemade. Edens garden sells essential oils. They sell some carrier oils that I will buy (probably grape seed) and then I'll probably try mixing it with some Sandlewood essentail oil and maybe something else. But doing it that way I think they sell pretty decent essential oils at a fair price and for about the same amount as buying a premade bottle you with have 5x times as mush is any scents and benefits the oils give you.
I second coconut oil. You can make it yourself very easily. I used straight up olive oil for a while and got great results. It is good for your skin too.
I don't like oils but I absolutely love my Proraso PRe/post shave cream. It's the most effective preshave I have ever used, and I have used a lot. It just helps you wipe the whiskers away, it seems magical even. Leave it on for two minutes, then lather over it and the results are great. I love Proraso products.
I've used coconut oil from the jar as a Post shave balm and it is great for the skin.
Hey, if you're in Ontario, check out your local shoppers drug mart. I picked up a bottle of Cromwell & Cruthers shave oil for about $3. I use it before I apply my Proraso. It also makes a great aftershave as well! I actually prefer it after my shave as I find it hydrates better than the Proraso pre shave cream. For that price you can't really go wrong though, especially when you can use it before, during and after your shave lol.
I mix 1 part castor oil to 2 parts olive oil to 3 parts massage oil. Works great and smells great too. :)
Use some lather as a pre shave. wet your face a bit, rub lather on your face whit your hands, than a hot Towel, lather up again and shave. Works great!
Once you have decided to use a pre-shave oil how is it best used? Put on dry skin or wet? I followed Geofatboy on youtube and he applies lather with a brush for (it seems to me) a long time before he starts shaving. Is it easily brushed off the skin while applying lather from a brush? Does it remain from the pre-shave application for a 3 passe shave? I know nothing about it.
When I use a preshave product I put it on a moist face. Whether that is post splash or post shower depends on the day for me. One application is all that is needed unless you choose to use it as a post shave as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by UKShaver
Pat
People use it all sort of different ways from what I can tell but what I do is after a shower while my face is still damp I put about a quarter size amount in my palm and apply to whole area I shave and then I put the lather over top of it. It seems to create a slick surface under the lather and an added layer of protection. I usually put it on one time but have used it once in a while just before my ATG pass (again before the lather).
Try different ways and see which one you like the best. I don't think you can do it a 'wrong' way. It's what works for you but for what it's worth this is how I do it.
Ta. For now, while I'm trying to get my lathering better, I will leave it. This means I have my lathering problems highlighted and not hidden by oil. When I have my lathering regularly as good as I can then I will 'treat' myself to some oil with the above duly noted :)
I really like Nuage Men. 20ml in a squirty tin from Asda for £1.
It does the job, smells good and is cheap!
I have found that I like Maggard Razors Unscented Pre Shave Oil with Glycerin. I have tried the scents and they are great but I am not concerned with how my preshave oil smells, well as long as it does not smell bad that is. I like how it works and usually get a better shave when I do use it. Keep working on your lather and once you figure that out you may not even want or need an oil.
Just as a way to increase lubrication you may simply try adding a few drops of Glycerin to your soap/cream... You can get Glycerin at Grocery Stores/Pharmacies and it is really cheap... Just play with the amount but starting with 4-6 drops added straight to your cup/scuttle prior to whipping your soap/cream may make a nice difference for you.
Shawn
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