Thread: Pre-shave creams & oils

The best preshave treatment I've found is a good face wash and plenty hot water. I've used all kinds of products but always go back to the basics.

Originally Posted by vior

The best preshave treatment I've found is a good face wash and plenty hot water. I've used all kinds of products but always go back to the basics.

I second that. I also have been using pure Sweet Almond Oil and it seems to work real well. It is extremely cheap (at less than two dollars an ounce; around my location at least) and it seems to be very good for the skin to boot. Watch out if you have allergies to nuts. I am not sure how that would affect you.

I am not fond of Creamo used alone.
It is very hard to hydrate it to an appropriate consistency - i.e. it either dries out or is too runny.
However, as a pre-shave - applies a little extra wer, it really softens the beard and makes any soap explode into thick lather.