Frequently asked questions and answers about pre-shave oil?
Do I really need a pre-shave oil?
Using a shaving oil in conjunction with shaving cream or shaving soap during wet shaving can help relieve skin discomfort and similar ailments that may occur. Pre-shave oil / Shaving oil helps to moisturize and protect the skin before shaving. By creating additional friction together with a shaving cream or shaving soap, it allows the razor to glide more easily over the skin. In addition, the shaving oil gives a pleasant scent.
What does pre-shave oil contain?
Pre-shave oil / Shaving oil is usually made largely natural ingredients such as various vegetable oils and the like that can have a positive moisturizing effect on your skin. If you feel unsure, check the list of ingredients first.
Does pre-shave oil really have an effect?
There are both those who say that and those who say that it has no effect. It’s entirely up to each one. If you feel that you get skin problems in connection with wet shaving, we think you should at least try. Then you can try it out until you find a shaving oil you think fits.
Where does pre-shave oil come from?
Two of our core values are awareness and sustainability, values that we share with the suppliers and brands we work with. By awareness and sustainability, we primarily refer to the climate and the environment. Please read the list of ingredients on the product before using it if you are unsure. If you feel unsure, feel free to ask us.
Which pre-shave oil / shaving oil should I choose?
Depot pre-shave oil
Depot Pre-shave oil is available in two different lovely scents. Either with a lovely scent of black pepper or a lovely scent of almonds. In addition, both can also be used as beard oil, which further enables the use of the product. Like other pre-shave oils, Depot pre-shave oil is not needed much and should not be wiped off or rinsed off before applying shaving cream.
Taylor of old bond street pre-shave oil / shaving oil
Taylor of old bond street is a lovely classically scented shaving oil that is available in three lovely scents. Here you will find sandalwood, chamomile and aromatherapy. These oils are great to combine with the shaving cream from Taylor of old bond street for an excellent classic British wet shaving experience.
