Coconut oil as a pre shave?

[Wynnsman]

Has anyone used this as a pre shave? I have actually shaved with it when I was using carts. It works fairly well.

 

[joeunc]

make sure it is labeled virgin coconut oil or it can be pore clogging. Only those labeled virgin for coconut oil are ok.

I use grapeseed oil or jojoba oil, both are great and neither one is comedogenic

 

[pockits]

I use Almond Oil from Weleda ( Extraordinary).. and Argan Oil ( sempre Vivo, spain). Both are amazing and almost scent free.
Coconut oil is pretty nice, but should be virgin

 

[TheGRman]

I used to use coconut oil as a pre-shave and as a shave oil. It worked great.

 

[noahpictures]

In my experience other oils are better for the task.

 

[savagejoerude]

If you want to use an oil I highly recommend "Shave Secret" easily found at Wal Mart for less than 5 dollars. 3 drops is all you need. This stuff changed my shaves dramatically for the better...

 

[Bradlees]

I have just started using grapeseed oil as a pre shave. I am also using it after and before bed. Although its a little early to be sure, so far I have had excellent results.

Also, it tastes good.

 

[TAZORAC]

If you want to use an oil I highly recommend "Shave Secret" easily found at Wal Mart for less than 5 dollars. 3 drops is all you need. This stuff changed my shaves dramatically for the better...

Everybody is going organic now Joe.

 

[joeunc]

Everybody is going organic now Joe.

Plus a giant bottle of grapeseed oil is only $3.49, it will last a very, very long time

 

[Mandina]

+1 on the above-mentioned alternative oils. I do my own mix--including castor oil, essential oils, and a bit of lanolin and glycerin--which I use as my aftershave. Even if I use a drying soap like Williams, my skin ends up being moisturized and soft.

 

[Wynnsman]

Thanks for the responses guys.