Thread: Preshave with 3 in One Oil???

I was perusing the razors on ebay and came across this. Beyond what I would consider one of the many proper uses, it goes on to say "Many clean faced men rub 3-in-One oil on their faces before lathering. It softens the stiffest beard."

While I am not going to give this a try I did find it interesting.

1924 3-in-One Oil Ad Straight Razor Clean Faced Man? | eBay

Interesting, I suppose back 1924 the stuff was promoted to be okay to use on your face contrary to the fact the main ingredients are naptha and petroleum. In 1924, they didn't have such concerns about products and ingredients like we do now. According the MDS, it states that it will irritate skin and one should keep it away from the mucous membranes and eyes.
During one time in history, smoking was considered to be healthy. "More doctors smoke Camel than any other brand."

Yes, wonders of the prohibition!

Here's the current labeling - it's more or less on the level 'may contain peanuts':

Emergency Overview:
CAUTION! May cause eye irritation. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause mild irritation and
defatting dermatitis. Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin and clothing.
Symptoms of Overexposure:
Inhalation: High concentrations of oil mists may cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact: Prolonged and/or repeated contact may produce mild irritation and defatting with possible
dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Contact may be irritating to eyes. May cause redness and tearing.
Ingestion: This product has low oral toxicity. Swallowing may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or vomiting may cause chemical
pneumonitis.
Chronic Effects: None expected.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Preexisting eye, skin and respiratory conditions may be
aggravated by exposure.
Suspected Cancer Agent:
Yes No X

Originally Posted by gugi

Yes, wonders of the prohibition!

Here's the current labeling - it's more or less on the level 'may contain peanuts':

Emergency Overview:
CAUTION! May cause eye irritation. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause mild irritation and
defatting dermatitis. Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin and clothing.
Symptoms of Overexposure:
Inhalation: High concentrations of oil mists may cause nasal and respiratory irritation.
Skin Contact: Prolonged and/or repeated contact may produce mild irritation and defatting with possible
dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Contact may be irritating to eyes. May cause redness and tearing.
Ingestion: This product has low oral toxicity. Swallowing may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhea. Aspiration into the lungs during swallowing or vomiting may cause chemical
pneumonitis.
Chronic Effects: None expected.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Preexisting eye, skin and respiratory conditions may be
aggravated by exposure.
Suspected Cancer Agent:
Yes No X

The naptha in the oil is this according to Wikipedia:
"Naphtha normally refers to a number of different flammable liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons, i.e., a component of natural gas condensate or a distillation product from petroleum, coal tar or peat boiling in a certain range and containing certain hydrocarbons. It is a broad term covering among the lightest and most volatile fractions of the liquid hydrocarbons in petroleum. Naphtha is a colorless to reddish-brown volatile aromatic liquid, very similar to gasoline."

well i have like 3 tins of 3 in one oil i love it for my guns but im not gonna use it on my face, this is comming from a guy who uses gass to clean my hands

I prefer WD-40. Helps soften the wiskers and protect the blade all at the same time.

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