# Shave with Mouthwash? **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shave-with-mouthwash/941295 **Category:** Factual Questions **Created:** [May 3, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shave-with-mouthwash/941295 "2021-05-03T15:28:43Z") **Posts on this page:** 1 **Showing post:** 2
### Author: ![DavidNRockies](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/davidnrockies/32/6279_2.png) [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies) #### Post date: [May 3, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shave-with-mouthwash/941295/2 "2021-05-03T15:34:38Z")
I humbly make reference to _this_ thread: > [@Shaving with mouthwash -Why does it work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shaving-with-mouthwash-why-does-it-work/523511/): > > Couple years back I see this older guy at the Y shaving his head and face, apparently dry (no cream, soap, etc.). Inquiring, he tells me he’s been shaving for years with nothing but mouthwash, preferably one with a plaque remover. Tells me it works best on a dry face. So, I try it. Splash a bit on my hands, rub on my face and damn if it doesn’t work. Smooth as silk and no burn whatsoever. Anyone know what’s in mouthwash that makes it suitable for shaving? BTW, he uses mouthwash because it… --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shave-with-mouthwash/941295)._