Thread: Homemade pre shave save tons of cash

Believe ur right my friend.. If I could find somebody that makes homemade olive oil would be great ..

Originally Posted by Magpie

Just for the record, most olive oils in the market today have been discovered to not be pure.

A coworker told me this last year. I thought about it and found it reasonable, considering the wide range in EVOO prices here in the US.

I also read some online recipes from soap makers who use oilive oil and found that some recommend using the cheapest oil because of it's "impurities."

Nice one mate , I am going to give it go.

All you need is pure virgin olive oil, nothing else. There is no reason to spend money when you don't have to.

I use to use pre-shave oils, but as i got better at face lathering and my straight razor technique improved, i found them a waste of time. Also when mixing oils, whether it is for a pre-shave oil or in soap making, certain oils should be kept at certain percentages in the mix. If not mixed in the proper way, the use of certain oils over time can cause skin irritation. This is one of the reasons pre-shave oils can be expensive, the right oils are being mixed in the proper percentages to complement each other. They don't just slap any oils together and then hope for the best.

I know people who make home made olive oil. Do you want some?