I just recently discovered JR Liggett's, and their skin and haircare products are quite impressive. They produce a range of natural products that are made in New Hampshire, and they are thoughtfully crafted, free of harsh chemicals and friendly to the environment.
The first of their products that I tested is JR Liggett’s Shaving Foam, and what a wonderful shaving foam it is! It is gentle on the skin, beautifully emollient and moisturizing and it washes clean without leaving behind any sort of oily residue. It has a light and clean aroma, but it is barely noticeable and therefore should not bother people who prefer no aromas in their body care products.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: SLS-free and hypoallergenic, our very mild shaving cream is a must-have for those with sensitive skin! Anti-inflammatory ingredients like Castor and Almond Oil relieve itchy redness with their gentle, soothing properties.
Environment-Friendly Design: Thanks to unique pump packaging, our natural shaving cream creates a luxurious foam with no aerosols needed! Mechanically driven, it won’t add any chemicals to the ozone or the environment and is even 100% recyclable.
According to JR Liggett's,
J.R.LIGGETT’S introduces their new and luxurious, silky smooth SHAVING FOAM. NO SLS (sodium laurel sulfate) – 100% detergent free! Great for anyone with sensitive skin, allergies, or react to harsh chemicals.
Our formulation comes from simple natural ingredients: saponified Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, with Safflower Oil, Almond Oil, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E., Essential Oils and Natural Fragrances. Yes – 100% Totally Biodegradable!
This Hypoallergenic formula is very mild even for the most sensitive skin. The natural oils in our shaving foam allow a razor to glide effortlessly and smoothly to give you a clean and refreshing shave day after day.
Our unique pump creates mountains of luxurious foam, and uses no aerosols. It is completely mechanically driven (finger power) and won’t add more chemicals to the ozone or environment. Everything about our new Shaving Foam is great; it’s recyclable, environmentally friendly and most importantly it’s people friendly.
After washing the foam off with clean water, the moisturizing oils added to J.R. LIGGETT’S Shaving Foam leave your skin smooth and soft as silk. These precious oils act as a moisturizer to protect your face, sinking deeply into your skin.
Ingredients & Their Attributes:
Olive Oil: The remarkable benefits of olive oil have been known for thousands of years. It is a natural conditioner that makes hair shiny and soft, and is loaded with antioxidants to keep your scalp healthy. Olive oil fights hair loss by helping control dandruff, fungi, and bacteria. It prevents hair follicle shafts from narrowing by preventing DHT hormone production, letting you hold onto your hair longer. It can also improve blood circulation to the scalp and stimulate hair follicles, giving you thicker, healthier strands.
Coconut Oil: The main component behind our luxurious lather, coconut oil works wonders on the hair and scalp. The fats present in coconut oil retain the moisture content of the skin, and help eliminate further losses. The antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties found within protect from microbial infections than can enter through the pores. Coconut oil also contains Vitamin E, and is fantastic with skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema.
Castor Oil: Native to Africa and India, this oil is well known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It accelerates blood flow to the scalp, thus increasing hair growth. It is very nourishing on the scalp and helps strengthen the roots with essential nutrients.
Safflower Oil: Safflower oil is packed with polyunsaturated fats and has been shown to stimulate natural hair growth and prevent early hair loss. It also has wonderful moisturizing and conditioning properties and is great for both hair and skin.
Almond Oil: A great source of vitamins A, B, and E, almond oil contains high levels of proteins that rejuvenate dull, dry hair. It is very moisturizing and works wonders for those with itchy, dry skin, and split ends. Almond oil is very healing and soothing and makes hair strong and thick to help combat hair loss, and even offers protection against harmful UV radiation.
Hemp Oil: Hemp oil prevents water loss by injecting moisture into the hair and scalp, and can enhance hair growth. It is able to provide essential proteins during hair growth effectively by also improving blood circulation of the scalp.
Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant, Vitamin E serves as an excellent moisturizer. It has the added benefit of protecting against UV radiation and environmental pollution. This essential nutrient can inhibit the signs of premature aging, and enhances the absorption of other natural oils into the hair and scalp. Vitamin E also works wonderfully on color treated hair.
Overall Assessment: I am impressed by the extent to which I get such a close shave, and how moisturized and soft my skin is left after use.
$9.99 for 1 oz. travel size and $14.99 for 7 oz. from JR Liggett's and their Amazon (Affiliate Links). Press Sample. All views expressed are categorically my own.
Whether the men in your life are clean-shaven or bearded, their are some wonderful shaving and grooming tools on the market to give them a pampering Valentine’s Day gift. Beard Guyz and Van der Hagen both feature luxurious essentials for the well groomed man looking to take his shaving and grooming routine to the next level of luxury.
Van Der Hagen Luxury Boar Shave Set ($24.99-$39.99 from Van der Hagen, Walgreens and Harmon Face Value): If you are looking to find something for the man who has everything, a classic shave set might be the perfect gift idea. My husband immediately expressed interest, and is now happily using this set.
According to Van der Hagen,
If you’re looking for a deluxe shave set with a more able-bodied brush, the Luxury Boar Shave Set is for you. Stiffer than badger hair, the boar bristles gently massage your whiskers, raising those ready-to-be-trimmed follicles. Lather up with the hypoallergenic shave soap in the ceramic apothecary mug, and you’re on your way to a closer, smoother shave without skin irritation or razor bumps! The acrylic stand holds both brush and personal razor for easy storage.
Shave Set includes:
100% natural boar bristle brush
Hypoallergenic luxury shave soap (3.5 oz / 99.2 g)
Apothecary mug
Acrylic combination brush & razor stand
Van der Hagen Traditional Safety Razor ($20.00 from Van der Hagen, Walgreens and Harmon Face Values): You may remember seeing your grandfather's razor, with its butterfly opening, and thinking how interesting it looked. Now, this timeless design is enjoying serious interest from people who take their shaving and grooming seriously. This high quality safety razor looks and feels like an heirloom, and it is sure to please the men in your life who enjoy their shaving routine.
According to Van der Hagen,
Your shave is only as good as your razor. Van der Hagen’s Traditional Safety Razor is constructed with heavy-duty, chrome-plated brass. The compact handle is shorter than most razors, giving you a better grip and more control when trimming your whiskers. Also included are (5) double edge, Teflon-coated razor blades. Manufactured in Solingen, Germany, these ice tempered stainless steel blades help prevent ingrown hairs, and are designed to give you a close, comfortable shave. Replacing blades has never been easier thanks to the razor’s butterfly opening, and the back of the cartridge holds your used blades!
Beard Guyz Daily Wash 35 ($9.99 for 8 oz. from Beard Guyz, Walgreens and Harmon Face Values): Gently cleans and conditions facial hair and the sensitive skin. Daily Wash 35 contains a, "blend of 35 natural and organic botanical and fruit extracts combined with Keratin and Protein to clean and moisturize."
Features:
Provides antiseptic and anti-inflammatory benefits
The winter is certainly the perfect time to add more nourishing and hydrating skincare products into your daily routine, and this includes the products that one uses for shaving. Choosing a more emollient shave cream that nourishes your skin, using a sharp razor and then a hydrating moisturizer goes a long way to protecting and pampering skin during the colder months of the year. If you are looking for a wonderful shaving set that is great for him, but that she will also enjoy, then the Schulz & Malley Trading Company Gentlemen's Shaving Collection includes everything one could need.
According to Schulz & Malley,
Schulz & Malley products are made with proprietary blends of natural ingredients, including essential oils, antioxidant vitamins, humectants, peptides and algae extracts. Taking grooming needs and gift giving for men to the next level, these product not only work, they work well.
The mild, multitasking Cleansing Face Wash leaves the face soft, smooth, and shave-worthy, without stripping the skin. The Pre-Shave Oil contains a blend of skin conditioners, providing slip and glide for a friction-free, effortless shave. Created with a botanical blend including sea kelp extract, the Brushless Shave Cream glides effortlessly onto skin without the use of a brush, softening stubborn hair while soothing skin against stripping. And the lightweight, non-greasy Aftershave Balm calms irritation and rejuvenates freshly shaved skin.
Directions:
Use the Cleansing Face Wash before shaving morning or night. Wet skin, work into rich lather on face, and rinse.
Apply the Pre-Shave Oil to wet skin and massage into beard prior to using shaving cream.
To use the Brushless Shave Cream, apply a small amount with fingers onto a wet face, then shave and rinse.
Use the Aftershave Balm after shaving, rinsing, and drying. Massage the desired amount into face and neck.
The Set Includes:
Cleansing Face Wash (6 oz. $18.00 value): "This mild multi‐tasking formula works both day and night, without stripping or irritating the skin. Leaves your face soft, smooth and shave‐worthy."
Pre‐Shave Oil (1 oz. $18.00 value): "This botanical‐rich pre‐shave oil provides slip and glide for a friction‐free, effortless shave. Prepare even the toughest beard by softening stubborn hair for a clean, close shave."
If you share a bathroom with other people, you know just how easily things can get mixed up, and people can accidentally end up using your personal grooming tools like razors, hairbrushes and toothbrushes. For sanitary reasons, those things are best left unshared, and thankfully the people at YORZ came up with a very pragmatic solution for color coding your razor to avoid inadvertently sharing it. YORZ Easy-To-Hang Personal Razor Grip fits over most multi-pack disposable razors, and they not only make it easy to distinguish your razor from the others in the bathroom, but they are also constructed of antimicrobial silicone with an easy grip design.
YORZ razor grips are dermatologist approved! They prevent razor mix ups, which can spread bacteria and viruses. Plus, the antimicrobial silicone grip lets you hang your razors from your shower caddy or door, to keep them safe and dry.
YORZ* were designed for roommates, college students, families, and anyone who uses multipack disposable razors with a straight (versus curved) handle such as: Gillette Sensor 2® and Daisy®, plus store brands such as CVS Gentle Touch®, Rite Aid Renewal®, Walgreen Studio 35®, Target Up and Up®, Walmart Equate®, Safeway® Brand, Kroger® Brand, Personna® Brand and More! Pick your favorite color and make it YORZ! *YORZ is not affiliated with any of the above manufacturers or retailers.
Features:
Designed to help avoid razor mix-ups with roommates and family members.
Easy to hang on a shower caddy! Keeps your razor safe and dry!
Soft, comfortable grip improves control! Makes your disposable razor feel upscale!
Made of silicone containing antimicrobial protection. Dermatologist approved.
YORZ fit popular disposable razors --sold separately--such as Gillette Sensor 2® and Daisy®, and store brands sold by CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, Safeway, Kroger and more!
Overall Assessment: A brilliant solution to an all too familiar problem. A+
