So I have seen allot of talk out there that people mix their own pre-shave oils. Any one have any recipes? What is safe to ad and was isn't? What can I add that will give my skin a great scent? Any one know where I am going with this?
Any one know where I am going with this?
Only you!
Where are you going with this, anyway?
Best - MM
Castor and grapeseed oil are the 2 best preshave
I use 50-50 castor and grapeseed oil, the grapeseed oil in a little lighter and I dont seem to smell it. At a few drops of any EO( i use patchouli and lavender) and you are set. I have spent over $100 on shave oils and preshave oils and realized what the hell was going on. Even though I will admit that Nancy Boy has an AWESOME preshave oil!I use a 50/50 mixture of castor oil and olive oil. I don't add any scent, because my shaving creams have all the scent I need. The scent would not linger very long any way. If I want a lingering scent, I use an EDT.
Absolute best recipe and description of preshave oil I have ever read! Kudos and thanks !Pre-shave oil scent won't last very long - if you still want to add essential oils to layer on the scent - that's entirely up to you - such as with AOS products...so if you're fav shaving cream is lavender - then add some lavender essential oil
But to make a pre-shave oil you need a carrier/base oil and essential oils (optional)
Use one of the following oils as your base or carrier oil:Olive oil, Coconut oil, Palm oil, Sweet almond oil, Jojoba oil, Sesame oil, Grape seed oil
If you want to use essential oils - add 5-10 drops per ounce of carrier oil - start with 5 drops per ounce of carrier oil - add more if needed - essential oils are very strong and can irritate if you use too much - so better to start with less and build up!
Some popular essential oils are: Lavender, Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Bergamot
I personally only use almond oil - it's unscented and works wonders! I also prefer my cream to provide all the scent and follow up with an unscented ASB (Nivea Soothing ASB)
What I recommend is that you get the base almond oil from Bodyshop or any other similar shop - try and find a spray bottle (I bought one from Muji) - and fill the oil into the spray bottle - this provides you with measured quantities every time you want to use the oil - not too much not too little - one spray should be enough - if I have a short beard - I use two sprays - there's no need to use any more!
hope that helps
Stupid question, and don 't know where to post so I'll put it here . . . do you use a pre-shave oil as a base for a top layer of lather, or do you wash the pre-shave oil off before applying the lather?
Use one of the following oils as your base or carrier oil:Olive oil, Coconut oil, Palm oil, Sweet almond oil, Jojoba oil, Sesame oil, Grape seed oil
If you want to use essential oils - add 5-10 drops per ounce of carrier oil - start with 5 drops per ounce of carrier oil - add more if needed - essential oils are very strong and can irritate if you use too much - so better to start with less and build up!
Some popular essential oils are: Lavender, Chamomile, Ylang Ylang, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Bergamot
I use a 50/50 mixture of castor oil and olive oil. I don't add any scent, because my shaving creams have all the scent I need. The scent would not linger very long any way. If I want a lingering scent, I use an EDT.