<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLotions usually work great to great a barrier for the skin but care should be used to liberally apply it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nAs the lotion is absorbed by the skin, the usefulness subsides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Baby oil<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBaby oil, mineral oil, and coconut oil are fine shaving soap alternatives but are generally very messy but present few other downsides. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nMineral oils, such as baby oils, are synthetic while coconut and olive oils are natural. Natural oils can sometimes clog pores while synthetic oils can be difficult to remove from skin or razors. Mineral oils make a fine alternative to shave soap when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Aloe\/Aloe gel<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAloe directly from the plant or in gel form makes a great shave soap alternative. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aloe is recommended for its soothing and moisturizing effects on the skin. Aloe is an ideal alternative in a pinch and it can even grow in a planter on your counter.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Shave gel\/cream<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis clearly is not the same as a wet shave but shave creams, gels, and butters are made for shaving and intended for the face. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThere is no shame in cheating with some store-bought lather if you need it and it’s never a bad idea to keep a can or tube handy anyway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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