I like peppermint and menthol so I was looking into things with that in it. Then I came across something called pre shave ... What is its exact. Purpose? Isn't shaving cream after a hot shower or hot towel enough?
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I like peppermint and menthol so I was looking into things with that in it. Then I came across something called pre shave ... What is its exact. Purpose? Isn't shaving cream after a hot shower or hot towel enough?
You are about to open a can of worms. ;) I would do a forum search using "pre shave". You should get all the info you need.
For me no pre shave and just cold water and lather works. I really don't know what a pre shave does having tried a few. For others it's the works, hot shower, hot towel and pre shave and so on. Whatever works.
Bob
C.O. Bigelow Premium Shave Cream has menthol & is pretty easy to find, also a very good cream.
I don't know of anything with peppermint in it, but I am sure its out there.
"Preshave" is just about anything, oil, cream, etc. that you put on before the shave cream to assist the shave cream/soap & razor in removing the whiskers. (helping to raise the whisker, soften or provide more cushion for the blade)
Sure,, shaving cream is enough,,, but the experience is not about , "What is enough." ,, it's about the ride ;)
Make it as pleasurable as you want. :shrug:
Noxzema the original deep clean is a good place to start for a pre shave product or shave secret oil
I'v etried a few pre-shaves. Expensive stuff as well as just olive - or almond oil.
After a shower, put it on and the lather up.
Although it does help the blade glide a bit better, I never took to using it.
For me too much hassle for a little benifit.
I'd rather spend the time making a nice lather.
I use Proraso White pre-shave cream. I find I get a slightly better shave with it... but just slightly. I tend to use it out of habit more then anything else, I suppose, mostly because I shave at night, so I am not showering before I shave.
To get the peppermint, wash your face with Dr Bronners liquid soap. Then, for the menthol,
use Proraso/C.O. Bigelow shave cream to make your lather. Rinse with cold water to enhance
the effects. Finally, splash on some Osage Rub aftershave for a double dose of menthol.
As mentioned above, try Noxema. It works well, and if you don't like it you're not out much money.