Thread: Thoughts on homemade preshave oil

I saw this video on youtube about making press have oil and was wonder what your opinions are, that's if you do use prshave oil

I suppose this could actually be moved to the other preshave section

I tried the oil and it didn't work for me. I'm using this product in my pre-shave routine. I rub a small amount into my wet whiskers. I brush lather my favorite shaving soap or cream over-top. Make a razor pass, rinse with cold water and repeat the process. I'm getting very smooth and comfortable shaves.

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Right now I'm using neutrogena sensitive skin razor defense face scrub before shaving as the directions say to do, it doesn't work well for me. I'm still razor burnt from yesterday.

Originally Posted by Marc1985

Right now I'm using neutrogena sensitive skin razor defense face scrub before shaving as the directions say to do, it doesn't work well for me. I'm still razor burnt from yesterday.

Many facial scrub products contain salicylic acid to kill bacteria. My neutrogena product is a sensitive skin shaving cream. If the facial scrub is causing irritation I would stop using it. It's removing to much of the natural oils from your skin.

Iv been using coconut oil seems to soften the hair and stops me from getting burn don't know if anyone else has tried it but it seems to work for me

I got some grapeseed oil and I'm going to try it tomorrow when I shave. I'm giving my skin a few days to recover.

I've made it scented it with orange and cedar essential oil. It works as well as any pre oil I have tried and now have a lifetime supply.

I broke down and shaved today, I ised the oil with every pass, I went wtg, atg, and xtg and then touched up any rough spots with absolutely no irritation and I'm BBS, I couldn't stop touching my neck cause I've never felt it so soft and smoothe.

Tutorial - How to make your own Pre-shave oil | TheShaveDen
Here is a link to a recipe with a lot of additions and ideas. Been using this for a while and my shaves have never been smoother and my skin is awesomely soft and smooth! Give it a try, it's cheap and easy to make different versions.