There are so many really great oils lout there that are really good for your skin. I have done a few experiments over time with using coconut oil and shea butter, as well as olive oil as pre shave and post shave oils. They all work, the shea butter seemed to get the best results. Those three are the ones recommended most as kin conditioners, also almond oil and grape seed oils are commonly used. All are molecularly small enough to penetrate your skin, where as the vegetable and petroleum oils sit on the skin. I am all for experimenting and finding what works well for you.