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Review: eco-armour Shave with Benefits

August 10, 2012

eco-armour shave with benefits botanical shaving cream

It’s not easy being a woman; there’s just so much maintenance involved. It’s not that I mind being a woman but some of the beauty rituals that we go though are just so time consuming or monotonous. And shaving is one of those things that I just don’t like to do. I shave my legs one day and the next day there’s a hint of stubble. And since it’s summertime I really have no option unless I opt for pants during these sweltering and humid months in New York City and that’s really NOT an option.

Well I recently tried an botanical shave foam from eco-armour called Shave with Benefits. Eco-Armour Shave with Benefits claims to helps eliminate:

  • Nicks and Cuts
  • Future Ingrown Hairs
  • Razor Burn
  • Red Bumps
  • Dull Blades

This shave foam is noticeable lighter than the super thick drugstore variety so I had to use a bit more than usual. However the eco-armour plant-based formula left my legs with no irritation and silky smooth to the touch. The witch hazel based formula contains aloe vera, rosemary oil, vegetable glycerin and tea tree oil to sooth skin. The line is also cruelty-free, which is a big plus to me!

The foams are available in lovely scents such as Bergamot+Pink Grapefruit, Mint+Eucalyptus and Pomegranate+Mango (I loved the Pomegranate+Mango scent), so it’s like an aromatherapy treatment and a botanical shaving experience all in once.

Have you tried eco-armour Shave with Benefits?

Disclosure: The product featured in this post was provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of this product did not guarantee review and all opinions are my own.

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Filed Under: Skin care Tagged: botanical, cruelty free, Eco-Armour, Lipstick and Luxury, natural, Shave with Benefits, shaving

Waxing, Shaving & Depilatories: Best Hair Removal Products and Tools

May 10, 2011

One of the beauty school fantasies estheticians have is that working in a spa is all facials, all the time. But seasoned estheticians will tell you they usually spend the majority of their time waxing- brazilians came out of the closet as a hugely popular service more than a decade ago, but it’s still a bit easier to wax lyrical about a fantastic facial than a session that gets any of your exposed areas smooth and hairless.

Compounding the share factor is that in order to get a great wax, you must to need a great wax, and lots of spa-goers don’t have the time or patience to sit around waiting for hair to grow and become visible before making an appointment. If you’ve got a stray hair (or a few), chances are you want it gone yesterday. Here are five of the best tools to achieve that end.

1.) Shaving: As someone who is half Sicilian and Napolitano, shaving isn’t just a necessity, it’s a religion. And while you can often find good, inexpensive options in the drugstore, razors are an area in which one cannot skimp. Gillette’s Venus Embrace offers a supremely close shave, making last year’s four-bladed razors seem obsolete. For a more luxurious shave, C.O. Bigelow carries fancy, apothecary-style Geo. F. Trumper Rose Shave Cream.

When shaving, the end of your shower is the most opportune time- hair is less prone to break beneath the skin and become a dreaded ingrown. Best for: legs, abdomen, underarm.

2.) Depilatories: One of the least popular forms of epilation, depilatories generally look good on paper (a cream that dissolves hair!) but carry some downsides that can be significant. Every few years I give them a try, and most smell like a perm and leave a chemical burn. Surprisingly, the most gentle depilatory seems to be Magic Shaving Powder, an old drugstore staple. It clears off hair efficiently with minimal irritation, though the mixing part can be messy. Best for: general bikini cleanup.

3.) Waxing: Waxing is a task generally best left for professionals, but it’s not too difficult to do a general once-over from home if you’re not aiming for a complicated area (like the bikini line) or attempting a major brow reshaping. If you lack the patience for in-between regrowth, there are several at-home waxing options. Bliss’ Poetic Waxing kit is nicely scented and thorough- a “hard wax” that doesn’t require using strips and has a lot of aftercare add-ons. Anastasia’s Pro Waxing Kit is adorable, tiny and comes complete with spatulas and strips.

To wax, start with clean, dry and moisturizer free skin. Smooth wax on in the direction of hair growth, and wait for it to set. Place fingers at the end of the wax or strip to prevent pulling, and quickly tear the wax or strip against the direction of hair growth. Use excess dried wax to remove any remaining pieces, and if you get into the hairline, an oil will dissolve the stray wax.

Use a soft cloth or tissue to smooth on an aloe or oil product to soothe skin and remove traces. Best for: eyebrows, upper lip, chin.

Do you do your own waxing, shaving, plucking or other hair removal? What’s your depilatory secret?

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Filed Under: Skin care Tagged: anastasia, bliss, co bigelow, depilatories, shaving, waxing

Pacific Shaving Company All Natural Shaving Cream

October 21, 2010

All Natural Shaving Cream - Pacific Shaving Company

The Pacific Shaving Company created a small line of natural and eco-friendly infused with essential oils and certified organic ingredients. Their All Natural Shaving Cream is fast becoming one of my favorite products mainly for it’s ingredients. This all natural formula contains aloe, shea butter, and sweet almond oil to keep you skin hydrated and smooth. White and Green Tea extracts were added for their anti-oxidant properties to protect against free-radical damage. The company even added Lavender which helps to calm skin.

All Natural Shaving Cream - Pacific Shaving Company

Pacific Shaving Company describes the formula as low-lather but I found that the formula was thick and lathered well. This shaving cream is a bit more dense than other brands so a little will go a long way.

The 3-oz. jar may seem quite small at first but you will get 40 shaves (or more) out of it, it’s nice and compact. The scent is extremely light and very “clean” smelling, you won’t notice it after application.

Overall the I would say that I loved the shaving cream. The texture, the scent and the all natural ingredients work harmoniously  together. Shaving was smooth and nick free and most importantly my skin didn’t feel dry afterwards. This is my first experience with the Pacific Shaving Company and it was great, I can’t wait to try the rest of their line!

All Natural Shaving Cream 3-oz., $8.95

 

Disclosure: The product(s) featured in this review were provided for editorial consideration. Receipt of a product does not guarantee review and all opinions are my own. For further information, please see my disclosure policy.

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Filed Under: Beauty, Hair Tagged: Aloe, Eco Friendly, green tea, hygiene, Lavender, natural, Organic, Pacific Shaving Company, shaving, Shea Butter, sweet almond oil

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