Last week I introduced all of you to the Does It Work series where I test out Pinterest tips to see if they actually work. Today I’m testing out using baby oil as shaving cream. I’m using baby oil gel so that it would have a similar consistency to shaving cream during application.
The way I’m testing how well it works is that I used baby oil on one leg and my normal shaving cream on the other. I also used a brand new razor to eliminate that variable. I’m testing with baby oil gel because I figured that it would be easier to apply and have it stay on. I shaved my legs on Monday with this method and today the verdict is in.
Baby Oil does in fact work; however, it was not a better performer than the shaving cream. Right after shaving, they both felt similar in leg smoothness. After a couple days, I had my husband rub my legs to determine which was smoother and he couldn’t tell. I used him since he didn’t know which leg had been given which treatment so he would be the perfect blind tester.
I can see myself using the baby oil option during the winter. One thing I noticed was that the evening after I shaved, the leg that had baby oil felt more moisturized than the other. Winter is so harsh on my skin so shaving with baby oil gel could be the perfect solution to both keep my legs smooth and also keep them nice and moisturized. I’m constantly having to apply lotion so this might be one way to remove one step of getting ready for bed.
Have a beauty “trick” you want me to test out? Let me know and I will add it to the list!
Crystal says
Very interesting. I use my Bath & Body works soap to shave. It doesn’t dry out my legs. I do always put lotion on after I shower. Thanks for trying this out. I love the Does It Work series.
Erwynn says
It might be different as well because you used the baby oil gel, as opposed to the oil. Maybe try using the actual oil as well and see if you find a difference.
Sarah says
Using baby oil actually dulls your razors faaster so you will be paying morenin the long run.