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Learn morebase : shaving primer
base is a conditioning pre-shave oil formulated to prepare both skin and hair before the razor. castor oil softens coarse hair and creates a smooth surface for the blade. avocado oil reinforces the skin barrier. hemp seed oil calms easily irritated areas. balsam fir essential oil soothes and refreshes without synthetic fragrance. apply a few drops to dry or slightly damp skin, massage in, and shave as usual. fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and gentle enough for face, body, and intimate areas.
the step most people skip
most shaving creams and gels sit on the surface of the skin, they lubricate the blade but do nothing for the hair itself. base works differently. applied before your shaving cream or on its own, it penetrates the hair follicle to soften coarse hair from the root, lift it away from the skin, and create a protective layer that reduces friction at…
...base : shaving primer
base is a conditioning pre-shave oil formulated to prepare both skin and hair before the razor. castor oil softens coarse hair and creates a smooth surface for the blade. avocado oil reinforces the skin barrier. hemp seed oil calms easily irritated areas. balsam fir essential oil soothes and refreshes without synthetic fragrance. apply a few drops to dry or slightly damp skin, massage in, and shave as usual. fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and gentle enough for face, body, and intimate areas.
the step most people skip
most shaving creams and gels sit on the surface of the skin, they lubricate the blade but do nothing for the hair itself. base works differently. applied before your shaving cream or on its own, it penetrates the hair follicle to soften coarse hair from the root, lift it away from the skin, and create a protective layer that reduces friction at every pass. the result is less tugging, less irritation, fewer ingrown hairs, and a closer shave.
how it works
- apply: a few drops to dry or slightly damp skin and hair, no need to wet the area first.
- massage in: massage gently for 30 seconds to soften the hair and prep the skin, let the oil penetrate the follicle before the blade touches.
- shave: shave as usual over the oil or layer your shaving cream on top, the blade glides with less friction, less tugging, fewer passes.
- follow with après: for complete post-shave care, apply after the razor to calm, hydrate, and protect.
what's inside
- castor oil: deeply softens coarse hair and creates a smooth surface for the blade to glide over, reduces tugging and friction from the first pass.
- avocado oil: rich in fatty acids that reinforce the skin barrier during shaving, nourishes and protects skin from the mechanical stress of the razor.
- hemp seed oil: lightweight and rich in omega fatty acids, balances and calms easily irritated skin without clogging pores.
- balsam fir: the natural source of base's subtle scent, purifying and soothing, calms redness and refreshes skin without synthetic fragrance.
works on
- tugging and friction: castor oil softens coarse hair from the root and creates a protective layer so the blade glides instead of drags.
- razor irritation: avocado oil and hemp seed oil reinforce the skin barrier before the razor touches, reducing redness and post-shave sensitivity.
- ingrown hairs: softening the hair follicle before shaving allows for a cleaner cut at the root, reducing the likelihood of hairs growing back inward.
faqs
- what is a pre-shave oil and why do I need one? most shaving creams and gels sit on the surface of the skin and do nothing for the hair itself. base penetrates the hair follicle before the blade touches, softening coarse hair from the root and creating a protective layer that reduces friction, tugging, and irritation.
- will it clog my pores? no, formulated with non-comedogenic oils that absorb quickly without leaving a greasy residue or blocking pores.
- do I apply it instead of or with my shaving cream? both work. use it on its own as a complete pre-shave prep, or apply it first and layer your shaving cream on top for extra glide. let it absorb for about 30 seconds before the razor touches the skin.
- does it help with ingrown hairs? yes, softening the hair follicle before shaving allows for a cleaner, closer cut at the root, reducing the likelihood of hairs curling back into the skin.
- where can I use base? anywhere you shave, face, body, legs, underarms, and intimate areas, fragrance-free, non-comedogenic, and gentle enough for the most reactive skin zones.
- can I use it with après? yes, base and après are designed to work together as a complete shaving ritual. base preps and protects before the razor, après calms, hydrates, and finishes after.
ingredients
ricinus communis (castor) seed oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis (sweet almond) oil, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, persea gratissima (avocado) oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cannabis sativa (hemp) seed oil, tocopherol, abies balsamea (balsam fir) needle oil.
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