Thread: Pre shave cream

Originally Posted by BobH

For me no pre shave and just cold water and lather works.

I definitely agree with the cold water. Works much better for me than warm/hot water or a hot towel.


I first used the white Proraso pre-shave when I first started using a DE, all it seemed to do was clog the razor. It does however work well with a straight razor if I have more than a few days worth of whiskers. I also use it in the summertime because it definitely ups the burr factor when used with cold water prep.

The cold was more enjoyable than I thought. Sorry, I feel I derailed the train a bit. There are some things that are done for the ritual, the stress relief more than quality shave.

I am learning to enjoy the process more than I thought.

To the OP you can buy essential oils and various carrier oils. A little dab of Essential oil goes a long way. The purpose of a preshave oil is to condition the skin and decrease friction. There are many carrier oils that will work. I recommend hemp seed oil. It has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that are great for skin. Most of the shaving soap and creams are pretty slick. Better to try and ask yourself if you like it.

Originally Posted by wvuhillbilly

Noxema works for me,

I have recently made the switch to Noxema as well. I alternate with Proraso Pre/post shave cream and I must say it is a very nice addition to my routine. For a long time I had problems with my chin area and forever seemed to get weepers or abrasion. Since switching to Noxema and Proraso I have not had any problems. The extra slickness makes all the difference.

Anyone have a link to the noxema shaving product referenced? I'm only seeing the shaving cream and not the preshave .. Maybe it's the same stuff I dunno

Originally Posted by Mikebo86

Anyone have a link to the noxema shaving product referenced? I'm only seeing the shaving cream and not the preshave .. Maybe it's the same stuff I dunno

I believe the Noxzema product used for a pre shave is their regular skin cleanser cream. The Noxzema shave cream is foam in a can. They used to make an excellent regular shave cream in a tube but that has been gone for a loooong time.
Check out the ingredients list on a no name skin cleanser to see if the two have the same ingredients.

Bob

Yeah I use noxzema classic clean original deep cleansing cream. Comes in a twelve oz tub. It's 4 bucks at target or Walmart can find it with the face washes and acne stuff.

I use Proraso Green Preshave cream. It works great for me.