I have to agree with the "it's all in the prep" folks...I shave everyday (my job requires it) and I find that it makes a diffierence on what type of creme and whether or not I use prep oil. If I prep oil up it seems to restore a lto of damage from a couple days of skipping...I also use a Sandle wood balm or Ogallala for an after shaveso my skin is oiled back up with no irritatation.