Giving a
HEADS UP (no pun intended) on a relatively new product I came across accidently...
My wife came home from Wally World (Wal-Mart for the non-seasoned shopper) with a new body wash the other day called BODY ESSENCE. It's a thick gel-like body wash that contains tea tree oil and olive oil.
WEB SITE DESCRIPTION IS LISTED BELOW.When taking a shower, I saw the bottle and thought what the hell.... lathered up with a dab of this combined with a dab of
Purpose Brand Liquid Cleanser and
I was quite amazed at the closeness of the shave and the Long-Lasting SHINE it left behind (currently, I am using/testing the NEW Gillette Hydra 5)
Description on Web Site is as follows:
"...Our Ultra Moisturizing Body Wash Gels gently cleanse with a luxurious, rich foam that conditions, moisturizes and softens.
Your body is caressed with an infusion of natural ingredients, including Olive Oil to gently condition your skin while leaving vital skin lipids intact. Silky Protein is added to replenish and nourish the skin to keep it smooth, soft and glowing. Tea Extracts of white, black and oolong help protect the skin from damaging free radicals. We have added Aloe Vera Leaf Juice as a natural nourishing emollient that soothes and calms irritated skin as it deep-conditions and hydrates.
Choose from three delightful fragrances: our stimulating Tea Tree Oil, our refreshing Cucumber Melon (with extracts of Cucumber and Papaya fruits), and sweet Pomegranate.
Available in 28 ounce and 18 ounce sizes...."
As i mentioned, the product can be found @ Wal-Mart, and I'm sure it's available at similar type retailers as well, but you can view the entire product line, the stores that carry the product line and read more about the products in detail here on the Body Essence web site.
http://www.body-essence.com/index.php
Last guy to shave his melon has bathroom duty. 
-Cap'n Noodles-
Hah, that's funny. My wife came home from WalMart last week with that exact same body wash. They must have had a big display or something at WalMarts across the country. My first comment was "what the heck is this, it isn't my normal shower gel." My wife said she bought it because of the pump on top of the bottle. My kids really go through the shower gel, so with this, she can tell them they only need one pump. Anyway, I haven't tried it on my head as a shave gel, but maybe I will now.
James,
Try mixing a little bit of the B.E.Body Wash Gel with your current choice of shave gel/cream.
It'll add extra glide to your slide and give you a keen sheen.
-Cap'n Noodles-
I took your advice Noodles, and I must say, it made for a better shave. I mixed just a little of the body wash with my current Bald Guyz gel and it made for a very comfortable shave. I don't know that I made for a closer shave, but it made my Headblade glide much more smoothly over my scalp. Thanks for the tip.
Cucumber Melon + HeadSlick = Hmmmm, I should perhaps give it a try....