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    Is it bad to shave with olive oil?
    Marlon Rivas
    Facial Hair Specialist
    Marlon Rivas is a Barber and Owner of MGX Professional Men's Grooming, a barbershop based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is also the founder of Busystyle.com, a service that provides online scheduling services to businesses in the barbering and beauty industry. Marlon has over 15 years of experience in managing and providing barber services.
    Marlon Rivas
    Facial Hair Specialist
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    Not at all! You can even use olive oil as a pre-shave. Just apply the olive oil to your skin, let it soak in for a few minutes, then apply your regular shaving cream.
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    What can I do to keep my legs from burning and turning red? I tried this and my legs became red and burn. What can I do to make them better?
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    Use witch hazel afterward to help alleviate the burning sensation. Next time you shave, mix the olive oil with another oil to tone it down in case you are allergic to olive oil.
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    Can I use canola or vegetable oil?
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    Yes. In fact, many people use other vegetable oils, especially coconut oil, to shave.
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    Will olive oil clog my shower drain?
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    Olive oil can clog your shower drain. The best way to prevent this from happening is to rinse it with very hot water, which will stop the olive oil from clumping in your drain.
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    Will this trick work?
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    Yes.
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    Extra Virgin Olive Oil is typically more expensive than other oils. What are the advantages of using it over just a vegetable oil?
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    Most vegetable oils are chemically processed. They aren't even good for you to eat, so the same goes for on your skin. For a less expensive oil, try coconut oil.
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    Can I use olive oil for shaving my bikini area?
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    Coconut oil is the best for shaving down there. It prevents irritation and smells better than olive oil.
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