May be a dumb question, can I use beard oil as Pre shave oil? I have a supply left over I will likely never use it. ImWhat I have has shea butter, Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, Mango Butter and Beeswax in it. I am going to try it anyway, just curious you fellas opinion.
Pre Shave oil
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Can't hurt. My understanding is that beard oil is for moisturizing so ya' don't get that wonderful itchiness.
I never really benefited from a pre-shave oil. Others say they help. YMMV.
I never really benefited from a pre-shave oil. Others say they help. YMMV.
Let us know how you like it.
I've never understood Pre Shave Oil....oil repels water which IMO is last thing you want to get your whiskers soft and hydrated ??
If the preshave oil has shea butter (an emulsifier) in it then it will mix with water
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I tried the beard oil and it make a difference in the way my skin felt post shave. No irritation but I been lucky lately and it been a while since if fought that. I didn’t really notice a difference during the save. Also tried Shea & Coco butter lotion as a pre-shave and ended up with similar results. Possibly a little better post shave feel. Test razor wash 40’s Fat handle Tech and feather blade, G.F Trumper’s Sandalwood, finished off with Clubman Musk.
I'm a fan of pre shave products, but find oils to be the least consistent. The only pres-have oil that really stands out is the Musgo Real - pricey but works wonderfully.
I've not heard or read of anyone doing that but I don't see why not. 
Years ago when I used to do pre-shave, I had much better luck with a glycerin bar than with oils. I found it was a better glide and far less mess.
Nowadays, I eschew pre-shave entirely and also shave with cold water. I've found that the shave is better and my face is healthier overall.
Fair warning though..this approach requires a very good lather from a quality soap and a very sharp blade as the whiskers are tougher to cut than when using hot water and pre-shave.
Years ago when I used to do pre-shave, I had much better luck with a glycerin bar than with oils. I found it was a better glide and far less mess.
Nowadays, I eschew pre-shave entirely and also shave with cold water. I've found that the shave is better and my face is healthier overall.
Fair warning though..this approach requires a very good lather from a quality soap and a very sharp blade as the whiskers are tougher to cut than when using hot water and pre-shave.
You only need a tiny amount, like a few drops rubbed between your hands.
I've personally given up on pre-shave oils. Now, I use a pre-shave soap like PAA Ice Cube. What's needed from a pre-shave is to allow water to penetrate and hydrate the whiskers. Mild face soaps are ideal for that.
I've personally given up on pre-shave oils. Now, I use a pre-shave soap like PAA Ice Cube. What's needed from a pre-shave is to allow water to penetrate and hydrate the whiskers. Mild face soaps are ideal for that.
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