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06-29-2013, 02:08 AM #1Member
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Baby oil
I'm a noob and out of total curiosity was wondering if baby oil could be used as a pre shave oil?
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06-29-2013, 02:55 AM #2Senior Member
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It probably has been, but I don't want something that oily on my face,,, not for me, but give it a try.
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06-29-2013, 04:11 AM #3Senior Member
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Grapeseed oil is just as available, fairly cheap and won't clog your pores
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I don't know about baby oil but I use extra virgin olive oil both as a pre and post shave and it works absolutely amazing.
I also use sometimes argan oil and it too works very well.
Using olive oil has been very common in the past as a post shave treatment in my region and it was my grandfather to teach me how to use it right. To me the very best pre and post shave treatment I can give to my skin.
However it is a matter of quantity and you usually need few drops to get great results.parkerskouson and One2mny like this.The RazorGuy - StraightRazorChannel on Youtube and Google+
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There are better choices for a pre shave oil. Below is a link to badger and blade pre shave oil recommendations
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthr...g-Oil-in-depthLast edited by kettlebell; 06-29-2013 at 05:57 AM.
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06-29-2013, 06:04 AM #6Senior Member
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Olive oil is in fact listed among the best oils which can be used for shaving. It is highly compatible with skin. Our grandfathers knew that and were right!
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06-29-2013, 07:31 AM #7The Electrochemist
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One2mny,
It would seem that most persons that use oils as a pre-shave use natural oils - olive, jojoba, grape-seed etc.
These work easily into the lather when you apply it.
If you like, you can add said oils to the lather when you make it up - it is the equivalent of over-fatting the soaps in the shaving soap/cream.
Have fun !
Best regards
Russ
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I am one of those who adds oil - olive oil - to my uberlather when I feel like making it. The result is amazing.
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Baby oil works great if you don't mind the perfume. Straight up mineral oil is good if not. I tend to not bother with the "oh no you wouldn't rub crude oil on your face LOL" anti-mineral-oil folks.
http://personalcaretruth.com/2010/11...al-oil-part-1/
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06-29-2013, 08:50 PM #10Senior Member
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Makes me wonder what toll if any these oils have on a brush long term.
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