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05-07-2010, 11:42 PM #1
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Thanked: 39Ok… 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
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05-08-2010, 12:51 PM #2
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.Last edited by jhenry; 05-08-2010 at 12:54 PM.
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05-08-2010, 08:27 PM #3
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
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