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"natural" face wash for daily (pre-shave) use

post #1 of 3
8/6/11 at 8:27pm
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Looking for recommends for a natural face was for daily (pre-shave) use. Ability to purchase online required (no Whole Foods/Trader Joes in my neighborhood).

By natural I mean something along the lines of Burt's Bees (they don't seem to offer anything suitable for pre-shave use, as far as I can tell from their site)... namely paraben-free. So doesn't have to be 100% "natural" or organic... just looking for something that isn't primarily carcinogenic chemicals.

Thanks.
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post #2 of 3
8/6/11 at 10:47pm
What do you mean by "suitable for pre-shave use"?

I usually use a natural cleanser followed by an exfoliating scrub before shaving. Really, any kind will do as long as it doesn't dry your skin out too much.

I recommend this for cleansing:
http://www.drugstore.com/burts-bees-deep-cleansing-cream-soap-bark-and-chamomile/qxp156342?fromsrch=burts+bees
(you can opt for something with salicylic acid if you want to prevent pimples)

and this for exfoliating:
http://www.drugstore.com/giovanni-hot-chocolate-sugar-scrub-with-crushed-cocoa-beans/qxp157116?fromsrch=giovanni


The shaving cream and razor are more important (use real shaving cream/soap and a safety razor), but if you still run into problems you may want to look into a pre-shave oil.
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post #3 of 3
8/7/11 at 2:52pm
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Originally Posted by the_drizzle View Post

What do you mean by "suitable for pre-shave use"?

Face washes targeted at men espose the benefits of using their product prior to shaving. I was unsure if there was a substantial difference between the utility of certain face washes that are marketed specifically to men's & women's (apart from the scent, of course). The Burt's Bees you recommend, for example, notes its ability to remove makeup - wasn't sure if it would be less-effective for pre-shave use than other washes.

Anyways, thank you for the recommendations. Both are reasonably priced, so I'll give both a try.
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