So how exactly are you using this?
Coco butter? Really?
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I warm up my face with really hot water or towel opening up my pores. I then rub the end of the stick on my face and use my hands to rub it in. I let it set for a few mins and splash hot water on my face and apply shaving cream. After applying the coco butter I usually strop at that point.
sounds smart i always have cocoa butter but never thought of using it as a pre shave,i will for sure give it a shot.but i just hope it doesnt clog my pores
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I have been using the cocoA butter 
for two weeks and still having great shaves. There have been no breakouts. I would recommend it to people with sensitive skin.
for two weeks and still having great shaves. There have been no breakouts. I would recommend it to people with sensitive skin.I have been using the cocoA butter
hey just lettin u guys know i tried it and i liked it.i dont think it will clog my pores after all
Did you do it the same way Braxis did?
I have been using the cocoA butter
kinda sorta,i have to really warm up the cocoa because its stick form and apply to my face,then the hot towel for a few minutes lather up and begin.cant say its better then any other pre shave but I like the fact of what it is an what it does for your skin.i did use it as a lotion before but one time i think i used to much on my face and let it sit too long and ended up with some clogged pores (not bad at all)but i think using it as a pre shave is perfect because it doesnt sit on your face that long plus the latering and washing helps.i will be doing more of this thanks for the idea+its a cheap alternative
I don't do much "pre shave" but I may give this a shot.
I have been using The Real Shaving Company facial scrub which contains Cocoa Butter. I consistently get better shaves when I use this before shaving.
Brian
Brian
I tried some Palmers and found that the str8 shaved ok with it but when I finished up with my DE (still in str8 training) the blade slid right over it and cut barely a hair. Guess I overly buttered up. Feels good though and I mixed a little with WH as a post balm.
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Have you tried it yet?
How much cocoa butter are you going through (ie. how long is a stick likely to last?) I am interested in this, but I don't want to be hooked on something too extravagant.
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I have used it for every time I have shaved and I have used about a 1/3 of the stick. I shave 5 to 6 times a week.
I had a 1/3 bottle of WH and added a 4 inch squirt of Palmers (squeeze bottle version). Then I added the remains of two Ogallala sample bottles (about 1/2 full each) just to kill some of the cocoa smell and it came out a pretty nice AS. Very soothing.
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Which witch hazel did you use?
Dickinson's. It's what they sell at my local grocery store. Any plain WH would do. A little bit after I put that on, my face felt like I didn't even shave today it was so soothing.
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That is quite cost effective- it is only adding about 5c a shave and that is insignificant cost compared to comfort improvements
