Googles vanilla extract, this cam up. This is used (as far as I know) in baking. I dont know if one should use it in say a Pre-shave oil
I would make sure it is oil based like the link i posted. Most vanilla used in cooking contains alcohol (prob not the best ingredient in a pre shave), and also water and thus will not infuse with oil.
I'm going to give this a try. I've been wet shaving for more than 50 years, and have only heard of pre-shave oil recently. I've got the olive and castor oil on hand. Now all I need is the essential oil in lasagna fragrance.
I ordered some bottles from specialty bottle today. They have the best prices I've seen. Thanks for the lead.
I've used Alpha-Keri Moisture-Rich Oil for years due to a recommendation (for any skin irritation) from my dermatologist. It is unsurpassed as a moisturizer since it is an emollient, which holds moisture close to the skin, and as the dermatologist told me, "There's only one true moisturizer in the world." It spreads easily, so it goes a long way, has a very light fragrance, and is readily available online (although it's increasingly difficult to find in drug stores--as are many items these days). It also works great as an after-shave balm. An eight-ounce bottle (with a convenient dispensing lid) should be about $10.
Where would one purchase Sweet Almond Oil. I have read almond oil is good for dry skin so i would like to try it out.
Any "Hippy Dippy Health Foods Store" might carry it. Any store that carries Dr. Bonner's Magic Soaps" will probably carry it. You can also get it on Amazon.
Lol. There is a Health Food store I pass on my way to work. I will give them a visit later on in the week.
Thanks for the post. Does anyone else have concerns regarding the effects of various oils on shave brushes? I never really had a problem, just spent a little extra time washing out the brush.
I generally feel there is not. However, I have perused a few threads where the subject of brushes requiring extra rinsing when using some oils. Forgive me if I appear to be an alarmist. Just attempting to stimulate the discussion.
I've used preshave oil daily for 4 years and never noticed any issues with my brushes. I figure that I shave with soap and hot water, and the same basic combo is used to remove oil and grease from dishes and pans in my kitchen. My brushes always feel squeaky clean, never oily. If you're worried at all, just clean them from time to time with shampoo. It's made to remove residual oils from hair.
