Thread: Mineral Oil as an aftershave?

I tend to agree with Robert. A few drops of mineral oil might work as a pre-shave to soften one's beard. But as a post-shave or aftershave? I would stay away from it. My earlier experience with pre-shave oils is that they clogged the pores of my face, leading to pimples and blackheads.

In fact, if I did use mineral oil as a pre-shave, I would try to remove it from my face before applying some other type of post-shave emolient such as aloe vera or some other type of ASB.

Originally Posted by M Martinez

Ok… so how about glycerin. I read the UBER LATHER thread and am just too lazy or time deprived to make UBER lather most days.

I build lather on my face but admit I was intrigued. I bought some glycerin at Walgreens, saw it at Wall Mart as well and dribbled 4 drops into my palm, applied to a wet face, rubbing it in well. Strop my razor, dab my brush in to the soap and rub briskly on to my face.

This does result into a some what nicer, finer lather… Uber? I don’t know, it does seem richer, thicker and the shave seems smoother.

I finish up with a couple of drops in my palm and onto a wet face after shaving.

So far, good results.

I am going to try the EVOO with the same proceedure.

Your thoughts?

Marty

Some say Glycrine helps lather buildup...I must admit that it does for me too, but not drastic..I use 0.5-1ml of it in the bowl to make lather. Glycerin, however, is a great moisturizer. Your skin will feel the difference. Can't go wrong with it. Shave with it and have fun. I have not used it as an after shave, but I guess should work fine.

-Robert