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    Default pre shave oil ideas.......

    Today I shal start mixing my own pre shave oil. For the next month i`m going to use plain castor oil, and olive oil, starting with a 1:1 mix then a 2:1 and a 1:2 and see which works best, after that I shal be adding various essential oils, (lets be fair castor oil dosent smell that good)

    Any one have any ideas as to what would be a good combination of essential oils?

    I plan to start with peppermint as i think the smell would be a greak kick to the morning, as well as offering many cleansing properties.

    any other ideas?

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    i ues sweet almond oil it works and has no smell i mix cedar wood with sweet orange oil for the eos
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    As far as essential oils go, use what ever you like. Be aware that some essential oils can be irritating so go slowly.

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    The almon oil sounds like a great idea. I may try that in my next batch. cheers Ronnie.

    thanks for the advice FCC, I have been looking at essential oils with certain carcateristics. such as clensing hydrating, anti-septic/bacterial/fungal.
    and generally anything that is going to leave my skin in better condition than it was in before my shave.


    Lesson 1)

    If your going to use a spray bottle for your oil make sure the bottle can handle the oil, and not just break. (off to the chemists some time soon to see what i can find)

    all in all my first shave with the 1:1 mix went well, skin feels nicer than with the cheap off the shelf shave oil I have been using. smooother and softer.

    lets see what tomorrow brings.

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    I'v been using peanut oil with tea tree. Smells pretty decent and seems to do the trick.

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    I use Castille Soap with has the essential oils in it.

    Some suggestions of EO to blend it with your own:
    Eucalytus, lemon or Patchouli are some that give off a cool sent.

    Have fun. Perhaps I should be making my own as well. Good Stuff!

    Pabster

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    Thanks for the good question: I'm going to follow along; I went to a herbal type store the other day with that question in mind... didn't find much direction.
    They did suggest jojoba oil. I tried it and found it didn't offer much glide compared to my realshaving co. shave oil.
    I've also heard really good things about Olive Oil, even as a replacement for soaps/creams. (haven't tried that one yet though).

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    Essential Oils - Organic, Pure and Natural

    The Oil Cleansing Method - A simple, cleansing facial massage for clear skin!

    those two websites have helped me alot when understanding the use of natural oils on the skin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wdwrx View Post
    Thanks for the good question: I'm going to follow along; I went to a herbal type store the other day with that question in mind... didn't find much direction.
    They did suggest jojoba oil. I tried it and found it didn't offer much glide compared to my realshaving co. shave oil.
    I've also heard really good things about Olive Oil, even as a replacement for soaps/creams. (haven't tried that one yet though).
    Unlike most oils, jojoba oil is not a fat; it is a wax (like lanolin). It is easily absorbed so it will not leave an oily film on your skin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ronnie brown View Post
    i use sweet almond oil it works
    +1 ...........daily

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