Shaving oil is normally a plant-based oil or blend of vegetable and essential oils used as a stand-alone shave lubricant or in conjunction with shave creme, soap or gel, to facilitate the shave of facial and other body hair. Often these products require activation with water before the razor is used.
Plant oils have been used as an aid in shaving hair from the human body since time immemorial. While not as commonly used as traditional foams (creams) and gels the use of shave oils is growing in popularity — largely due to their greater moisturizing and razor glide-enabling properties, and because shave oils can be made without the addition of potentially toxic chemical ingredients. Shave oils can also assist in making the shave smoother and closer and they may provide a less irritating shave for users.
Shaving oil manufacturers and users list many advantages to using shave oils including but not limited to:
sunflower oil is a natural, effective and economical shaving oil.