Oil & Balm??

[chuck213]

Hi, I am a big fan of AOS Sandlewood but I am finding it increasingly hard to source this product since the takeover by P&G. Can anyone recommend some good pre-shave Oil and Balm for after the shave. Maybe some nice Cologne/Aftershave also.

All help appreciated.​

Thanks

 

[BigBull]

I'm a big fan of AOS oil too, but have recently been using Proraso preshave (old white) and find it...as good or better?!? For the price, it's EXCELLENT! On a side note; I've also been using much less of it as my technique has gotten much better. Aside from the AOS Sandalwood balm, I use the cheap Nivea ASB sensitive from Walgreens. Cologne is much more personal imho. Good Luck!

 

[Spinch]

I love the AOS pre-shave too. I believe that I read somewhere on the forums that it's a combination of grapeseed and castor oils (correct me if I'm wrong, it could've been olive oil)... you could try to "roll your own", get some sandalwood essential oil, some grapeseed or olive oil, and a bit of castor oil to thicken it.

Here's a great thread about DIY Oil... http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/163440-Pre-Shave-Oil-Recipe

 

[nannahill]

Are you not in the US because I don't understand the sourcing issue ...