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    I noticed that many of the better shaving soaps, creams and croaps that I enjoy have shea butter as an ingredient. I also noticed that some of the regular Shave of the Day contributors mention it as part of their post shave.

    So, I bought some “100% pure organic” shea butter at the local bulk food store and tried it for myself. At $15 CDN for 4 oz (118 ml), it wasn’t overly expensive. Given the amount I used after each of two shaves, that will last me at least a year, I used about the same amount I would use of moustache wax - just enough to coat a finger tip on each cheek.

    The feeling on my skin after applying the shea butter is very enjoyable. It moisturizers and softens and seems to last on the skin for quite a reasonable time without feeling greasy. There doesn’t seem to be any particular scent, however, I must caution that my smeller isn’t as sensitive as some, so maybe I just can’t detect it.

    Seems to me that this is an economical alternative to relatively expensive post-shave balms, many of which contain perfume scents I don’t want. I can apply my favourite after shaves without worrying about conflicting scents.
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    Shea butter is a great natural source of vitamins A and E and has been used for centuries as a moisturizer so it's no wonder you see it in a lot of cosmetics.
    Refined Shea butter has little smell, unrefined Shea butter has an earthy, nutty smell so I mix some essential oils in to make it nicer.
    After using natural butters and oils I'd never go back to anything else.

    Good stuff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DZEC View Post
    Seems to me that this is an economical alternative to relatively expensive post-shave balms, many of which contain perfume scents I don’t want. I can apply my favourite after shaves without worrying about conflicting scents.
    If your favorite shaving soap/cream doesn't already have shea butter in the mix,
    you might try using a tad bit as a pre-shave, too.
    Last edited by PaulKidd; 06-19-2018 at 03:01 AM. Reason: typo
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