Whats your favorite pre-shave wash?
Whats your favorite pre-shave wash?
Hey I am using some Neutrogena razor defense pre-shave wash right now I'm not that happy with it, what’s you guys favorite pre-shave wash product? Just wanted to get some suggestions before I waste my money on another bad product.
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These are my top three choices, in order of preference:
1. Plain soap, choose a brand that agrees with your skin, rinse quickly
2. Extra-mild cleaner such as Cetaphil
3. Plain water
1. Plain soap, choose a brand that agrees with your skin, rinse quickly
2. Extra-mild cleaner such as Cetaphil
3. Plain water
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Warm water. also. I've even stopped using my beloved Proraso Pre-Shave cream. Did it make a difference? I dunno. But I am looking for simplicity and warm water is all I need at the moment.rtaylor61 wrote:Absolutely!bernards66 wrote:Lots of very warm water.
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"Because I prefer the cool, clean sweep of the tempered steel as it glides smoothly--" Cary Grant as he is shaving in a scene from "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House"
"Because I prefer the cool, clean sweep of the tempered steel as it glides smoothly--" Cary Grant as he is shaving in a scene from "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House"
If I have missed a day of shaving (which seldom happens), I still use the Proraso Pre/Post Shave. Maybe it is my imagination, but it seems to make a difference.Chaps wrote:Warm water. also. I've even stopped using my beloved Proraso Pre-Shave cream. Did it make a difference? I dunno. But I am looking for simplicity and warm water is all I need at the moment.rtaylor61 wrote:Absolutely!bernards66 wrote:Lots of very warm water.
Regards,
Gordon
Randy
Danny
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I just figured since the Proraso products will no longer be available atrtaylor61 wrote:If I have missed a day of shaving (which seldom happens), I still use the Proraso Pre/Post Shave. Maybe it is my imagination, but it seems to make a difference.Chaps wrote:Warm water. also. I've even stopped using my beloved Proraso Pre-Shave cream. Did it make a difference? I dunno. But I am looking for simplicity and warm water is all I need at the moment.rtaylor61 wrote: Absolutely!
Randy
Danny
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Target, now would be a good time to cease with the pre-shave cream and just go with warm water. I liked it, but I don't want to get so attached to it that when I run out, I will have to "order" it from somewhere. I hate having to order everything.
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"Because I prefer the cool, clean sweep of the tempered steel as it glides smoothly--" Cary Grant as he is shaving in a scene from "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House"
"Because I prefer the cool, clean sweep of the tempered steel as it glides smoothly--" Cary Grant as he is shaving in a scene from "Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House"
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Oily T-zone. I've used all types of "good" soaps. Mitchell's, Nancy Boy, DR Harris, Tabac.rafikz wrote:What's your skin type?rustyblade wrote:I used to get hung up on all those special face cleansers to wash my face with. I'm finishing up a bottle of Nancy Boy facial wash, but for the most part I just use a good quality bar soap. I don't notice any difference.
What soap do you use?
Richard
warm water
cetaphil is good
the proraso is good
I also like to massage my face in the preshave shower a bit with my hands. when applying some conditioner to my face I just spend some extra time loosening up the skin and getting the blood flow going, loosening up the beard. I think I'm discovering that the brush is a little too much for my skin if I'm whipping it around like crazy. Yesterday I just sort of painted the lather on, and worked much better for my skin...
...but I digress...
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cetaphil is good
the proraso is good
I also like to massage my face in the preshave shower a bit with my hands. when applying some conditioner to my face I just spend some extra time loosening up the skin and getting the blood flow going, loosening up the beard. I think I'm discovering that the brush is a little too much for my skin if I'm whipping it around like crazy. Yesterday I just sort of painted the lather on, and worked much better for my skin...
...but I digress...
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Well I am using a Castle Forbes face soap and Love it. Im just using bar soap, but ones with tallow, such as Floris, and Castle Forbes. And as Duke said, plenty of hot water.rustyblade wrote:I used to get hung up on all those special face cleansers to wash my face with. I'm finishing up a bottle of Nancy Boy facial wash, but for the most part I just use a good quality bar soap. I don't notice any difference.
I use one of the following;
Men-U Face Wash
Nancy Boy Face Wash
Dr. Bronners Tea Tree Bar soap
I've found the Men-U & Bronners to really refresh my face. NB's good, but not the same affect.
~Joshua
I'm anxious in trying coalface soap from Lush. Found this article about it, sounds interesting.
http://www.nwsource.com/shopping/col...ff_070105.html
Men-U Face Wash
Nancy Boy Face Wash
Dr. Bronners Tea Tree Bar soap
I've found the Men-U & Bronners to really refresh my face. NB's good, but not the same affect.
~Joshua
I'm anxious in trying coalface soap from Lush. Found this article about it, sounds interesting.
http://www.nwsource.com/shopping/col...ff_070105.html
It says the link no longer exists when I click on it.jramire2 wrote:I use one of the following;
Men-U Face Wash
Nancy Boy Face Wash
Dr. Bronners Tea Tree Bar soap
I've found the Men-U & Bronners to really refresh my face. NB's good, but not the same affect.
~Joshua
I'm anxious in trying coalface soap from Lush. Found this article about it, sounds interesting.
http://www.nwsource.com/shopping/col...ff_070105.html
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I couldn't get the original link to work either. The guy reviewing said it worked like no other soap. Said it tightened his face up very nicely and he could practically feel the toxins being drawn from his face.
I googled it and found the following reviews/places where it's sold. It's not cheap at $10.50US for 4 oz. But if it helps my complexion I'd buy it.
Note that in a couple of these reviews, they say your skin gets worse THEN better when they start using it.
Think I'm going to pick up a bar, or maybe a sample sliver if they give them, this weekend.
~Joshua
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Lush_Coalface__Review_5569875
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/skin-care/lush- ... e/1006162/
http://blog.tmcnet.com/B00022603W/Coalf ... y-LUSH.htm
I googled it and found the following reviews/places where it's sold. It's not cheap at $10.50US for 4 oz. But if it helps my complexion I'd buy it.
Note that in a couple of these reviews, they say your skin gets worse THEN better when they start using it.
Think I'm going to pick up a bar, or maybe a sample sliver if they give them, this weekend.
~Joshua
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Lush_Coalface__Review_5569875
http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/skin-care/lush- ... e/1006162/
http://blog.tmcnet.com/B00022603W/Coalf ... y-LUSH.htm