Thread: Honey pre-shave

I've used Bee Propolis as a post-shave, I wouldn't fancy using honey because it's just too sticky.
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Originally Posted by celticcrusader

I've used Bee Propolis as a post-shave, I wouldn't fancy using honey because it's just too sticky.
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As a beekeeper I had to chuckle at this.

I can see what you mean with honey being to "sticky" but propolis is a glue that the bees coat and stick everything together with. You need a pry bar to get it apart.

Slightly different definitions of sticky....

Dr. Bronner's makes a shave cream that is based on a Castile soap base into which a lot of organic sucrose is added. If the cream dries out, it becomes quite sticky and sugar crystals can precipitate out of solution causing issues for razor edge. As long as the cream is kept properly hydrated, the soap is slick and the sugar is wonderful for your skin. However, it is so different from typical shave soaps that I rarely use it. However, it might work as a preshave or a postshave.

Originally Posted by RayClem

Dr. Bronner's makes a shave cream that is based on a Castile soap base into which a lot of organic sucrose is added. If the cream dries out, it becomes quite sticky and sugar crystals can precipitate out of solution causing issues for razor edge. As long as the cream is kept properly hydrated, the soap is slick and the sugar is wonderful for your skin. However, it is so different from typical shave soaps that I rarely use it. However, it might work as a preshave or a postshave.

I’m a huge fan of bronner’s I’ve been using the peppermint soap for over 10 years now. Why have I ever heard of the shave product.. heading to store later ......

Originally Posted by 32t

As a beekeeper I had to chuckle at this.

I can see what you mean with honey being to "sticky" but propolis is a glue that the bees coat and stick everything together with. You need a pry bar to get it apart.

Slightly different definitions of sticky....

I also purchase the Propolis from a Beekeeper, Handmade item Materials: propolis, virgin beeswax, medical, vaseline Made to order.