Thread: Noxema

Does anyone wash thier face with noxema? If so, have you found any benefits with regard to strraight shaving? I used to scrub my face with it every day. Thinking about going back to it.

Noxema is what I always use before shaving. It doesn't dry the skin, and it cleans wonderfully.

Since my skin tends dry, I follow up with Neutragena body oil, rubbing it into my facial-hair area then patting dry…makes sure my skin is ready to bend rather than break!

Noxema was developed for treating eczema (hence the name) but has been found to have many other uses such as makeup removal and a good face cleanser. They make shaving cream. You may want to try both.

I have not heard much about the shaving cream but IIRC it is fairly cheap.

Dave

It is great to use as pre or post shave , I,m not wild about the smell but it's not terrible ,, I have used the Proraso pr/post and it's the same thing , Noxema just a lot cheaper ,,although when I use a really good hydrating soap such as Martin de Candre I really haven't needed it But it is a good tool. Tc

Originally Posted by rolodave

Noxema was developed for treating eczema (hence the name) but has been found to have many other uses such as makeup removal and a good face cleanser. They make shaving cream. You may want to try both.

I have not heard much about the shaving cream but IIRC it is fairly cheap.

Dave

I liked Noxzema shave cream in the tube but have not been able to find it for many years so I think it is discontinued. Nothing on the Noxzema website either. It's too bad really.

Bob

Just a side benefit, that I haven't seen mentioned is, redness/irritation. If you have had a bad shave and it's caused a lot of irritation and redness, apply Noxzema it will reduce the redness.
I usually have trouble around my neck, and get a little OCD feeling for stubble and eliminating it. Four years into using a straight razor and my neck still pays for it, my answer Noxzema not to mention RazoRock is quite effective at killing the burn...

I discovered Noxzema cleansing cream soon after I started shaving with a D.E. Razor. I still use it in my S.R. Prep routine. Apply it with your whiskers wet. A little Noxzema goes a long way. Apply your shaving soap/cream directly over-top the Noxzema. Repeat before each razor pass.

Originally Posted by feltspanky

I discovered Noxzema cleansing cream soon after I started shaving with a D.E. Razor. I still use it in my S.R. Prep routine. Apply it with your whiskers wet. A little Noxzema goes a long way. Apply your shaving soap/cream directly over-top the Noxzema. Repeat before each razor pass.

I bought a tub last week and have been using it as a pre-shave. However, I rinsed it off before lathering. I will the Nowema on tomorrow and see what happens.

I use Ponds Cold Cream that I add Vitamin E oil to as a pretty ave or sometimes after shaving. It moisturizes and soothe. The Vitamin E oil is great for the skin.

Yes the Noxema works very very well as a pre-shave really softens the beard..