Pre-Shave oil - make your own!

[schwank]

Hi guys, I found a great tutorial on another shaving site on how to make your own pre-shave oil Ill post the recipe and a link just in case my link gets deleted because its to another forum.

Ingredients;
3 fl. oz skin-safe oil (such as olive, jojoba, grape seed, sweet almond, macadamia, etc.)
1 fl. oz castor oil (this adds slickness)
2 tsp/10 ml. essential oil or skin-safe fragrance oil (optional)

http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/how-to-make-your-own-pre-shave-oil.31132/

[Tyler]

Interesting!  Have you tried it?

Don't worry, I don't mind links to other forums as a lot of people find SBG through other forums linking to us.  It's always good link to the original source of the content.

[schwank]

yes, I use it regularly. watch what scent you use in the oil.... cinnamon STINGS (and made my head red for an hour or two)

[Tyler]

I would think a citrus oil would work well.

[Blitzed]

All those ingredients have the possibility to get rancid and rather quickly. How much do you make at once or do you keep it well sealed and in a very cool place? Also, doesn't the oil leave a distinct odor? Rather stupidly I tried to achieve the shiny bald look and, regrettably, used extra virgin olive oil....LOOOOONG before lunch people around me were saying that, for no reason, they felt a yen for a Greek salad while I felt the need for running water and soap. Mr. Clean if necessary.

[greatnessinc]

I haven't tried it yet but it seems like baby oil would be an adequate pre-shave oil.

[Bespoke]

My personal blend is equal parts olive & castor oil. No essential oils. I make about 2.5 ozs at a time... works perfectly!