Quote Originally Posted by cosperryan View Post
I don't use noxema per say but I do using another facial cleanser as a pre shave. Probably the best thing I have discovered that has improved my shaves. I have a theory that facial cleansers like noxema and other facial cleansers with salicylic acid strip all the oil in the hairs and follicles and of course dirt and grime as well and thus allow more water to be absorbed by the follicles. Just a theory of course but it makes sense in my head.
I have the same theory. The cleaner the hair the more water absorbed and hence, the softer the hair. Works for me. YMMV

Dave