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Shave with Olive Oil to Save Money and Get Smoother Skin

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Olive oil

a) has the ability to permanently ruin clothes

b) is expensive (don't kid yourself, the very cheap stuff is not all olive oil)

c) takes more time to clean up

d) has the potential to clog drain pipes

e) isn't something normally found in the bathroom, and as such requires a container that needs to be refilled

Shaving cream

a) takes time

b) is over-dispensed by most people

c) is something else to buy

d) takes time to clean up

e) has mess potential

f) costs money

I use water or shave dry, cheaper and has worked for 20 years.

I've tried dozens of shave creams and IMHO Taylor's of Old Bond Street is excellent and one of the best when used with a badger hair brush. Unlike aerosol foam shave cream, you can take all the leftover cream on left on the brush and "squeegee" it off back into the pot to reuse again. Only the shave cream that goes on your face and comes off with your razor (preferably a double edge safety razor (with Feather razors) or straight razor for the closest shave).

If you ever get razor bumps, a DE safety razor is the best way to shave. You'll rarely get them again.

Besides Taylors of Old Bond Street, Proraso is also really good stuff and on the cheap end of the options out there.

“You Don’t Say? – That's common knowledge.

1. Shave after a hot bath or use a hot towel (to open pores, for flexible hair)

2. After shaving, clean with cold water (to close pores and reduce irritation)

3. Apply some drops of thistle oil or non water-resistant sun lotion (15)

Thistle oil has no smell, is less acidic on the skin and has more healthy fats. You can also use it to make your shoes shine. I use virgin and cold extracted Coconot or Thiste oil as replacement for butter too. Having 1-2 Tablespoon of oil every morning is healthy and helps to burn fat. Contrary to what most believe, fat is healthy and helps men to keep their hormone levels table, for those who lift it helps to increase the testosterone levels. Alternatively use sun lotion, but be careful with sun lotion, the 15+ cremes contain Bisphenol A, Parabenes etc. some even cause allergies or increase irritation. However when you find a brand that works for you, it makes your skin appear younger due to the reduced UV penetration and the included oils. Just avoid sun lotion sprays they have worse quality.

My skin has always had issues with shaving creams. The creams for sensitive skin don't case as much dryness and irritation, but shaving oils have worked the best so far. They also work better for me when I use my straight razor. If I could grow a solid patch of facial hair, I'm sure the clear oils would make shaving clean lines easier too.

I shave in the shower using nothing but water.

I will report back to you if something goes wrong but so far so good. It's been five years.

Great post. Bathroom hacks FTW. I hate the smell of olive oil. I personally use unscented coconut oil as a leave in conditioner. I also mix a little of it into my lotion in the winter for extra skin-softening power.

Olive oil smell always reminds me of spaghetti. Maybe just because I always use it when cooking.

I tried this 5 mins ago. It is surprisingly quick, like the article said, comparing to the shaving cream method. In the comments are suggestions on how to get a better glide like using glycerin or using alternate oils. I guess in a few days I'll know if my skin will react badly to this or not.

...or hair conditioner.

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