I have been using conditioner for my all over shaving routine. I thought to myself about the logistics and nothing said "NO NO STOP WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!". No, just came out of my shower smooth as delco baby! Shaving against the grain is hard with shaving cream. I use aussie miraculously smooth and no complaint here. Also pat yourself dry. DON'T SCRUB YOURSELF DRY YOU WILL HAVE BUMPS! That is all.