Originally Posted by
SoCGHOST
I have questions with regards to oils... It seems to me that using any kind of oil would be defeating the whole purpose of using a shave cream in the first place. Now before you flame me, here me out. Oil and water don't mix right, which is why soap is used to clean ones face, and oil is generally broken up by soap. So if the soaps job is to clean, soften and cushion your face, wouldn't the oil be counterproductive? I understand why you would want to use it, to make the face as soft and smooth as possible. It just seems to me that oils are weakening the elegant creams and soaps we are using. I have tried glycerin and it seems to help, oddly enough I have almond oil that I bought thinking it was almond scented, with the intention of scenting the glycerin. So if it indeed helps, this is something I will be trying. You know there is so many different oil, preshave lotions, soaps/creams, and aftershave combos to try, its getting a little overwhelming. I want to own them all just to try them.