Thread: Adding Glycerin to Shaving Cream

I 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.

Originally Posted by foundlingofdollar

Where would one acquire glycerin?

If you're using by the drop, Walgreen's sells it in a nicely-sized bottle for less than 5 dollars. It should last a long time. I've used over 50 drops making cologne in the last week and you can hardly tell the level has dropped. It's at the pharmacy counter.

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.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

I always add a drop or 2 of glycerin in the medium heated water mug where I soak my badger brush while taking a shower, before shaving off course. Really makes a difference in your lather. Don't overdo it either. To much glycerin will destroy your lather in most cases.

Same with me... and I really feel it helps with the soaps I use

Much thicker and it definatly holds longer

Originally Posted by Earthdawn

Same with me... and I really feel it helps with the soaps I use

Much thicker and it definatly holds longer

Hmmm.... I haven't used with my soaps because I feel like the lather my soaps make is slicker enough. I guess I'll have to tryon those soaps more prone to fail to produce a good lather.

I use three drops when whipping up Proraso as by itself Proraso burns my skin but with it everything is good.

Sean

Originally Posted by Leon

Hmmm.... I haven't used with my soaps because I feel like the lather my soaps make is slicker enough. I guess I'll have to tryon those soaps more prone to fail to produce a good lather.

one thing is if you add just a little too much water,,,, its done and you can almost see the lather just dissapear. When that happens I just get a little more soap on the brush and give a few swirls in the bowl and I am back in bussiness.

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.