for best results: apply a thin film to the face using just your fingers, or work up a rich lather using a badger hair shaving brush for ideal results. make sure to cover the avocado thoroughly so they don’t turn as brown. we may not be able to do much in the case of a sudden emergency, but planning ahead is much better than making a last-minute decision in the stress of the moment. so do i need to redo this or is it harder than i would expect from a blue colored steel? i can't wait to try the recipe. 