Quote Originally Posted by Ryan82 View Post
Well, I pray that you don't end up with clogged pores and teenage-esque acne from the use of cooking oil, as I'm sure that would happen to me. But hey, if it works then what the hell...
Well, it's been a few days and I used a DE yesterday. No problems with acne/clogging. But only did this once. How are the rapeseed crops doing up der, eh? I also love that it's LEAR (low-erucic acid rapeseed). Nothing like a learing rapeseed oil to put into your body or slather all over yourself. Thank you for the caution, we can overlook adequately washing the face with all the soap we're putting on but part of the pre-shave oil thing is to keep a functional, residual amount on the skin for the entire shave and then get it off. I don't seem to have suffered but the issue remains and we must be diligent to take care of new alterations to the shaving routine. I wouldn't want to become dependent on pre-shave oils, it worked well for a new edge. I'll pursue developing a better lather with my soaps/creams (enough water for slickness but not diluted too much to reduce cushion/protection).