Thread: Mineral Oil as an aftershave?

I haven't seen it discussed but I'd be curious to know if it would work as an aftershave.

BYUTexan,

I don't think so...The purpose of an aftershave is to serve as a means of closing the pores of the face after shaving. Mineral oil won't do that. It will only clog the pores of your face--leading to blackheads and pimples.

I have found natural oils to work well. I like a blend of about 30% castor oil to 70% olive or sunflower oil... this is rich in vitamin E, and a very small spot rubbed in to your skin does wonders to moisturize... and is very inexpensive! I am sure you could also add a drop or two of your favorite EO for a nice scent or cooling effect.

FWIW ...

I use Vitamin E or sometimes olive oil; sparingly regarding each.

I like the residue left by Bay Rum.

Mineral oil would be way too heavy for me even in the winter.

Some believe that the application of mineral oil(s) can contribute to wrinkling.

Just thought I would throw that one out there.

it is good to stop your razor rusting....

If you have dry skin, mineral oil can be used as a "moisterizer". Most moisterizing lotions and balms contain some type of oil, and it is this oil that produces the smooth feeling associated with these products. You can also use petrolateum (petroleum jelly). Neither mineral oil and petrolateum are readily absorbed into the skin so they will tend to leave your face a little oily.

Mineral oil is a thick heavy oil to put it on your face (to me) is like putting motor oil on your face.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Mineral oil is a thick heavy oil to put it on your face (to me) is like putting motor oil on your face.

Actually, it has about the same thickness (viscosity) and density (mass per unit volume) as common vegetable oils (e.g. olive oil). As I mentioned, however, it is not easily adsorbed by the skin so it will leave an oily film.

Mineral oil is baby oil without the fragrance. For those with super dry skin it might just do the trick. May as well give it a shot and report back.

Originally Posted by BKratchmer

I have found natural oils to work well. I like a blend of about 30% castor oil to 70% olive or sunflower oil... this is rich in vitamin E, and a very small spot rubbed in to your skin does wonders to moisturize... and is very inexpensive! I am sure you could also add a drop or two of your favorite EO for a nice scent or cooling effect.

+1 on olive oil.

I put a couple of drops in my palm with my A/S balm instead of using a moisturizer. I find it works better than anything else I have dried.

Keeps my skin smooth and moisturized without being oily at all.