Thread: Proraso Preshave

Originally Posted by TucoRamirez

I would move the proraso pre-shave from step #2 to step #5, just before lathering and shaving. This way works better for me, and also the menthol makes the shave more enjoyable.

I made this same change and it made a big difference for me as well.

Hi everyone,

I got the Proraso pre-shave a few days ago now, and wanted to give my feedback on a much debated products (I'm thinking pre-shaves in general, and whether they work). I stumbled upon it while looking for a birthday present for my wife. This little jewelry/fine presents store in Brooklyn happens to cary Proraso stuff as well. I remembered many claim it doesn't bring anything to their shave so, coming home, I decided to browse the internet and read some more before I opened it (or returned it). I decided to give it a shot.
The cooling sensation is nice. I shave with cold water exclusively, because it is much better for my skin, and it definitely adds to the freshness which I find conveys and impression on cleanliness. As for performance :

I leave it on my face after the shower, while I brush my teeth, comb my hair etc... I found it doesn't do a thing to soften the hair. I have noticed nothing, at least. What I am almost sure it does is condition the skin for the shave. I tend to have dry skin, and especially in the winter, I feel hydrating it before the shave totally improves, not so much the shave itself, but how your face feels after you rubbed it with a sharp piece of steel. I will not do without it until days get warmer, because I feel that in that way at least, in greatly improves the final results. Great thing about it is is rinses very nice and quick, which I do with cold water before I lather.

Note that although many are doubtful regarding whether it is a good pre-shave treatment or not, everyone seems to agree that it is a wonderful skin conditioner to use after the shave, to repair the skin. That corroborates my observations.

I've had good experiences with the sensitive skin version. I apply the proraso first then massage it into my whiskers, next I let it set in while I brush my teeth and comb my hair then I apply my lather directly on top of it. This seems to really do the trick. The only problem I've noticed is it seems to react with my lather and make it extra thick, which feels nice but the lather then gets a bit clingy on my razor. I mainly use Proraso to combat skin irritation which it does for me nicely. I haven't really noticed any improvement in the shave quality otherwise.

I don't know what this stuff does but since I started using it I have no nicks closer shavers and softer skin.. Mayb it's my mind playing tricks on me..

It's great stuff, I used to use it all the time, it really increases glide, and now I'm not using it my razor does 'stutter' at times. I stopped using it as I wanted a more 'natural' product without Sodium Laurel Sulphates etc. I'm aware Proraso has changed their line-up of creams to be more 'natural'; does anyone know if this 'natural' line-up has extended to the pre-shave?

Can't really tell what's good from what's a bad ingredient. Here is the list of the ingredients for the pre-shave cream, new formulation. I do believe the whole line has been reworked with the same idea : staying attractive by using at least 95% ingredients of natural origin. The logic being the same, the means must have been similar.

I'll let you judge for yourself. On the actual jar is stated no parabens, no silicons, no mineral oils and no something else which I forgot about and is three letters.

Oh great, ta, thanks very much. I think it used to have Sodium Laurel Sulphates in it and obviously it doesn't now! Good stuff!