Has Anyone Used Oil For Shaving?

Jan 13, 2014

Angi R.

I recently read that it's good to use oil in place of shaving cream to shave your legs. I tried this and I had a horrible reaction. my legs are itchy and covered in bumps. Has this happened to anyone? any suggestions on what to do?

Jan 13, 2014

Kelly H.

I've done it, but I used an oil made especially for that purpose, what kind of oil did you use?

Jan 13, 2014

Shelley W.

If you used coconut oil...you might have experienced a skin allergy to it. As great as coconut oil is some folks are allergic to it. :(

Jan 13, 2014

Angi R.

I used sesame oil. I normally use that oil when I get out of the shower to moisturize and never had a problem but using it to shave was the worst decision ever.

Jan 13, 2014

Shelley W.

If it was the sesame seed oil from Neutrogena then I can see why. The original formula contains fragrance so that component probably irritated your skin. :(

Jan 13, 2014

Angi R.

That's the one Shelley. Well lesson learned. I will not be doing that again.

Jan 13, 2014

Patricia P.

I've never heard of this but I would imagine you would need something a little thicker than oil.

Jan 13, 2014

Tuti G.

Coconut oil does wonders!

Jan 13, 2014

Vickie P.

I've used baby oil before and it works great!

Jan 13, 2014

Kelly H.

Andi it is ok to use oil just use a natural pure oil, for instance coconut or olive oil, don't use anything that has additional ingredients.

Jan 13, 2014

Kelly H.

Sorry it should have said Angi not Andi.

Jan 14, 2014

Kammy R.

I used a sugar, olive oil with a tad bit of lemon juice. I exfoliate with the mixture with my glove. shave. rinse. repeat.

Unfortunately it doesn't slow the hairs growth but my legs are nice, smooth and moisturized getting out the shower.

Jan 15, 2014

Jane C.

Make sure you rinse the razor in very hot water in between strokes to keep the blade sharp.