While Caswell-Massey sandalwood did produce very good lather for me (you can have it either stiff or runny) I think it irritated my skin and I got sick of the scent. I still hate sandalwood because of it. The C-M almond oil (pre-shave) was also irritating my skin and I hated it too...

For your issues: I'd shave with pretty much whatever, but would follow it up with L'Occitane CADE ASB. This thing is pretty heavy, I would think exactly the ticket for your needs

And there's always whale blubber, isn't this what the locals use

Cheers
Ivo