Thread: Art of Shaving Pre-Shave Oil

Hmmmm,never used glycerin I use a pre shave "praraso ''cream and shave cream with the red & white stripes.Not cheap ,but what is now days?When you talk about oils you get just what you pay for do a search on 'CAMELLIA OIL" its been used in china and japan for the face and used on their razors and sumari swords.E. bay has lots of it but its not cheap ,16 oz container is cheaper per ounce.also theres a shave cream called :"CREMO" wal-mart ,drugs stores have it also a product called "SLICK",suppose to be made for shaving heads,but also for all shavings its great stuff---yellow plastic bottle with black top, about $6.it never drys stays slick.
hope this helps.

Originally Posted by ka0s

I hope that this thread is not too old to get a response...

I was wondering if it matters what kind of glycerin I use for my pre-shave? I have been using AOS oils (and dislike the thickness and the price) and have been searching for a replacement. I have very sensitive skin. After Gammaray's comment I want to try the glycerin and have noticed that there are different kinds of glycerin to choose from. Just want to make sure before I go purchase some and get the wrong kind.

The grade is not important. The highest pharmaceutical grade is for human consumption. Just buy a gallon of vegetable based glycerin and apply liberally before each pass. There is a reason why almost every high quality shaving cream or soap is glycerin based. There is no substitute. Get it near your mouth and you will discover why it is also used as a good food sweetener.

Enjoy

I loved truefitt and hill when I tried it.

where are you getting yours

All this oil and glycerin talk got me to wondering... So I just mixed equal parts AOS oil (sandalwood), and glycerin to see how it would feel. It felt good! On the hands anyway. Smoothed out the oil a bit. We'll see next shave.

I think I'll add a touch more glycerin to the mix and see how it works out. If anything, it makes the glycerin smell good!

I loved the idea of the oil, but never really found enough benefit from it to incorporate it into my daily prep. Maybe this will change that .

So I mixed the oil and glycerin in a small plastic bottle and as I was soaking my brush, I threw said bottle into the sink with my brush.

When I got out of the shower, I pulled out the bottle, mixed vigorously, and applyed it to the old face. Oh man! Nice and warm! Smelled great too! But then of course, I needed to wash my hands and that's when I remembered why the oil was always such a problem for me!! I only have one sink in my den. So I had to wash my hands in the bathtub.

As you may or may not imagine, washing my hands in the bathtub is kind of a buz kill. I mean there is no way I am putting oil in the sink my brush is soaking in.

So that's that. But note too that I didn't notice any desernable difference in my my shave to make me pine. That said, my skin feels fantastic even all this time later. I bet dayly applications would be something!!

how many parts of oil to parts 0f glycerin

Originally Posted by semperfi6141

how many parts of oil to parts 0f glycerin

As stated I did a 50\50 mix originally. It was OK but today I added a little more glycerin for good measure.

Try it and see if you like it. I swear my face still feel softer than normal!

Originally Posted by Aaron71

I have the AOS sandalwood kit and love the smell but I have heard that the oils are no good for your pores?? Not too sure but I use it and can't gripe at all. Does seem quite thick though.

The oil is basically essential oil and does not clog up your pores.

Originally Posted by Gammaray

If you knew the oil types used in most of these pre-shave formulas you would make your own. Most are a combination of very light, highly refined vegetable oils. My son sprang for the AOS pre-shave oil, which I tried while visiting him over the holidays last year. The water in Florida makes a poor lather. He uses distilled water. He also really likes the AOS pre-shave oil. I have not use for it. Nothing surpasses a palm full of pure glycerin (I buy it by the gallon) applied directly to the face before applying lather. It is slick and water soluble. The oil loaded my brush up, requiring me to use mild shampoo to remove it.

Say no to oils.
Say yes to glycerin. Attachment 153480

Did this just a few days ago. Loved the smooth finish and will be using it from here on out. Where did you find it by the gallon?