Thread: Pre-shave oil or no pre-shave oil?

Although I use Skin Food, I've never tried it as a pre-shave item. I've used Pacific Shave Oil, King of Shaves , and Shave Secret. PSO was the easiest to use. Apply to a wet face with damp hands, work it into the skin, and the more water you use the more you activate the product. Both PSO and King of Shaves are not true "pre-shave" oils, but are actually designed to be used instead of shaving soap or cream. Shave Secret was the most effective at eliminating any type of razor burn and helping to "slicken" the face. But, Shave Secret was VERY greasy feeling on the hands and made holding a razor very difficult. However, after the shave, Shave Secret left my face feeling the most moisturized.

RT

I've tried a few pre-shave oils and they don't seem to add much benefit.

I use Proraso pre shave cream, it wakes you up like nobody's business and you can really see the hairs pop up ready for slicing with a nice sharp straight. It smells a bit antiseptic but I go over this with Trumpers coconut Oil shaving cream anyway. Also a quick rinse of the hands and it's gone, so no slippery fingers.

There again everyone has their own preference.

Gary