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Thread: Adding Glycerin to Shaving Cream
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11-06-2008, 06:19 PM #11
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Thanked: 31I add glycerin to my shaving cream, too. Much more than anybody else suggests, though. Maybe a quarter teaspoon? I've also tried glycerin with rose water. Here in Belize my pre-shave often suffers because I don't have running hot water and so my face suffers. The glycerin with rose water in the shaving cream or even as an aftershave really, really helps. Plus, I only shave once a week here.
I'd like to try adding some coconut oil.
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11-06-2008, 06:57 PM #12
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11-06-2008, 07:38 PM #13
Believe it or not professional tattoo artists have been adding it to tattooing ink for years. It gives the solution a creamier, slicker texture. Some people with sensitive skin may find that when applied topically as in shaving cream it may give a burning sensation.
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11-06-2008, 09:00 PM #14
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11-06-2008, 10:12 PM #15
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11-06-2008, 11:22 PM #16
I use three drops when whipping up Proraso as by itself Proraso burns my skin but with it everything is good.
Sean
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11-07-2008, 12:40 AM #17
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11-25-2008, 10:18 AM #18
Hey guys, just thought I’d add my two cents…
A little dab’l do ya on the glycerin. Although a humectant (moisturizer) if you use to much it can act as a desiccant (drier) instead. This is because glycerin works by attracting moisture; if there is any substantial residue left behind it can absorb the moisture right out of your skin. Also different qualities or grades will have different results. Any way, best to use only what you need and make sure to rinse well.