Pre-Shave Wash Important

I get better results with just wetting the skin before shaving. maybe because I shower then shave so there is still some natural oil on my skin before it has been stripped away by soap. I shave my head so find it easier to shower to rinse all the soap off after the shave, rather than showering before. I might be imagining it but I think I get a better shave than if the hairs and skin have been softened first. maybe the hairs stand up a little more so are easier to shave? maybe the skin being tighter makes more of the hair exposed? that might cause ingrown hairs for some though.
 
Has been part of my routine for a few years now but recently saw some advice about washing the face after the shave as well, so have started doing that lately too. Well, it’s a good way to try and get rid of some face wash (but it just never seems to run out anyway).
 
I always shave after a shower. I’ve been using CereVe Hydrating Cleanser on my face and their SA Smoothing Cleanser on my head (I’m bald) for a while now. It works for me and isn’t too expensive if you buy the big bottles as it lasts a long time.
 
What about Palmolive's hand soap as a face wash? Must try it next time I have some. As a hand soap it (like the shaving cream tube) seems to perform away above expectations.
 
I only ever use olive oil based soaps.

Aleppo is the best for me. Also Dalan soaps, Palmolive or any of the Greek olive oil soaps.

Warm shower before shav. Lots of soapy lather on the beard.

Plus another good face wash after shaving as a moisturiser.
 
I opened the Wilkinson Sword 'Barber's Style' face wash a few months back, and always reach for it now, ahead of other options. Quite soft and light out of the tube and doesn't try to 'strip away' too much of anything. Could its performance be down to it being made by a shaving-centric brand and being formulated with shaving in mind - any of the Gillette face washes worth a try?
 
Gairdner said:
I often was my face with shampoo at the same time as I was my hair. Seems to do the trick. The Romney Marsh Wool Fat soap does a grand job too. I certainly agree that a good face wash in a hot shower before shaving is excellent nay, essential prep.
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Personally, sometimes I shower then shave, sometimes I just wash my face then shave.
Sometimes I have a nice shave, sometimes I don't.
I feel it has more to do with my mood and technique on the day than anything else.
Or maybe that's just me!
 
A relative of mine was in Hospital earlier this year and when he was discharged, they gave him a charity wellness bag of various self care products, which have been donated from the manufacturers.

He didn't want any of this and offered me my pick of the bag. Inside were Nivea Sensitive Face Wash and Nivea Sensitive Face Moisturiser.

I have been using the Nivea Sensitive Face Wash generally, and as a pre-shave wash when i haven't stepped out of shower first, for a month or so now.

It is, for me, a decent face wash that seems to clean deeply, but doesnt leave your face feeling dry as some soaps do. It works better for me as a pre-shave wash than Glycerin soap and seems to keep my skin in good shape generally.

The original 100ml tube is lasting well and will be good for 3 months+ of regular use i think. The product ticket price is discounted down to £2 to £3 in most UK supermarkets from what i can see. The tube is small enough that it's better for travel than a bar of soap in container or jar of pre-shave cream.

The moisturiser seems to work well, but i haven't used it much as i have been using Nivea Sensitive post-shave balm for many years.
 
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