Natural aftershave brand

[jonathon41uk]

hi

I am allergic to most after shave balms due to mineral oil content and chemicals. Are there any natural aftershave balms? I was thinking of DR Harris aftershave milk but it contains mineral oil. How about Trumpers or Taylors

Jonathon

 

[buyandhold2018]

 

[Go West Young Man]

hi

I am allergic to most after shave balms due to mineral oil content and chemicals. Are there any natural aftershave balms? I was thinking of DR Harris aftershave milk but it contains mineral oil. How about Trumpers or Taylors

Jonathon

What 'chemicals' are you allergic to?
You might want to consider an alcohol based splash if oils don't react well to your skin.

 

[Wingnut]

Aubrey Organics sells a line of shave products and, if I'm not mistaken, they have a balm. Check them out at your local Whole Foods, or other hippie-mart. Aubrey also makes a line of witch hazel-based splashes that include ginseng and other interesting ingredients.

EDIT: Aubrey Organics does indeed make an aftershave "balm", which the describe as "For cool, comfortable skin. Use to calm just-shaved skin and protect against razor bumps. Clear, lightweight gel soothes, hydrates and disappears quickly." on their website. It comes in all 3 scents: City Rhythms (cedar/sandalwood), North Woods (pine), and Spice Island (bay rum/patchouli).

 

[MyKindOfTown]

+1

 

[natchez]

No alcohol and a bit of cooling, all-natural ingredients.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Gel*, fucus vesiculosis (seaweed extract), anthemus nobilis (chamomile extract)*, glycerin (vege), xanthan gum, polysorbate 20, hamameles virginiana (witch hazel), panthenol (vit. B), corylus avellana (hazelnut oil), hedychium coronarium (awapuhi extract), lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), NaPCA, Oleth-10, squalane (vege), tocopheryl acetate (vit. E), retinyl palmitate (vit. A), beta carotene, menthol, botanical fragrance of mixed citrus flower oils, passiflora edulis (passionflower extract), panax ginseng (ginseng extract)*, symphytum officinale (comfrey extract)*, allantoin, methylparaben, oxybenzone, benzocaine, propylparaben, natural color.
*Certified Organic

 

[Seraphim]

EArth Science makes a nice AS splash. You can get it at Whole Foods, pretty cheap too.

 

[Wil Dorenbos]

No alcohol and a bit of cooling, all-natural ingredients.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Gel*, fucus vesiculosis (seaweed extract), anthemus nobilis (chamomile extract)*, glycerin (vege), xanthan gum, polysorbate 20, hamameles virginiana (witch hazel), panthenol (vit. B), corylus avellana (hazelnut oil), hedychium coronarium (awapuhi extract), lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), NaPCA, Oleth-10, squalane (vege), tocopheryl acetate (vit. E), retinyl palmitate (vit. A), beta carotene, menthol, botanical fragrance of mixed citrus flower oils, passiflora edulis (passionflower extract), panax ginseng (ginseng extract)*, symphytum officinale (comfrey extract)*, allantoin, methylparaben, oxybenzone, benzocaine, propylparaben, natural color.
*Certified Organic

+1 on Jason

 

[Seraphim]

No alcohol and a bit of cooling, all-natural ingredients.

Ingredients: Aloe Barbadensis Gel*, fucus vesiculosis (seaweed extract), anthemus nobilis (chamomile extract)*, glycerin (vege), xanthan gum, polysorbate 20, hamameles virginiana (witch hazel), panthenol (vit. B), corylus avellana (hazelnut oil), hedychium coronarium (awapuhi extract), lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), NaPCA, Oleth-10, squalane (vege), tocopheryl acetate (vit. E), retinyl palmitate (vit. A), beta carotene, menthol, botanical fragrance of mixed citrus flower oils, passiflora edulis (passionflower extract), panax ginseng (ginseng extract)*, symphytum officinale (comfrey extract)*, allantoin, methylparaben, oxybenzone, benzocaine, propylparaben, natural color.
*Certified Organic

Benzocaine, FWIW...

 

[Seraphim]

Earth SCience ingredients list:

Men’s Aloe-Herbal After Shave Skin Soother, pH 5.0
(INCI): Water (Aqua), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Oleth-20, Glycerin, Allantoin, Menthol, Bixa Orellana (Annatto) Extract, Sodium PCA, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract, Potassium Alum, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Peg-10 Soya Sterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Leaf Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum).

 

[Evbo]

The Gentlemens Refinery makes an outstanding balm. From their website:

The Standard After Shave Balm
Ingredients:
Allantoin
Arginine
*Buxus chinensis (Jojoba) oil
Sodium PCA
*Butyrospermum parkii (Shea butter) extract
Lactic acid, sodium lactate
Distilled water
Olea europaea (Olive) oil unsaponifiables
Octyl dodecyl stearate – natural fatty acid
Bio Plex NMF = Natural Moisturizing Factors, Urea; cetyl alcohol; collagen amino acids
*Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) oil
*Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) oil
*Santalum album (Sandalwood) oil
Glycerin
Glyceryl stearate
Stearic acid
Xantham gum
Acacia gum
* = Certified Organic
features
Allantoin is an extract of the comfrey plant and is used for its healing, soothing, and anti-irritating properties. Allantoin is a valuable cell-proliferating healing agent which stimulates healthy tissue formation. Allantoin has a pronounced keratolytic and skin softening action, acts as chemical debrider of necrotic and scaling tissue, cleansing up the areas where applied.
L-Arginine is a natural basic amino acid which will hold moisture in the skin.
Shea butter - The presence of fatty acids and vitamins in Shea butter favor quick skin healing and sun protection. Shea butter contains cinnamic acid, which protects the skin against the harmful UV rays of the sun. Shea butter has been known to work well against stretch marks. Shea butter benefits those suffering dry skin, dermatitis and sunburn. Since shea butter is well tolerated by the skin, it usually does not trigger off any allergic reactions. This makes it ideal for use by persons with sensitive skin. The Vitamins A and E found in Shea butter help in keeping the skin supple and healthy. It also prevents premature wrinkles and facial lines. Vitamin F works as a rejuvenator. Rough and chapped skin is soothed and healed. Shea butter penetrates the skin easily and does not clog the pores.
Jojobaa oil - Jojoba oil helps promote healing of the skin in many ways. It has antimicrobial properties, which means it actually discourages the growth of some bacterial and fungal microbes that attack the skin. In addition, the chemical composition of jojoba closely resembles that of the skin’s natural sebum, so it is easily absorbed and rarely causes allergic reactions, even in the most sensitive individuals. Jojoba oil is actually composed of liquid wax esters rather than oil. The body’s natural sebum also contains wax esters, which act as a sort of natural moisturizer and environmental barrier for the skin. However, wax ester production steadily decreases with age, causing the skin to appear dull and emphasizing wrinkles; a reduced ester content in the skin can also lead to the development of conditions such as psoriasis, dandruff, and rosacea. Jojoba oil can prevent the skin from becoming too oily. Because the structure of jojoba oil so closely resembles natural sebum, it can actually trick the skin into producing less natural sebum, which, unlike jojoba, can clog pores. Jojoba oil may help treat acne, both by reducing sebum production and by protecting the skin from harmful bacteria. Jojoba oil contains many important nutrients, such as vitamin E, B complex vitamins, and the minerals silicon, chromium, copper, and zinc. It also contains a lot of iodine, which may be where jojoba gets its ability to fight against bacterial and fungal infection. In addition to acne, jojoba has traditionally been used to treat canker sores, cold sores, athlete’s foot, and warts.
Olive oil unsaponifiables provide both the emollient squalane and phytosterols which aid in skin health and repair.
Octyl dodecyl stearate is an elegant emollient that leaves the skin feeling like silk. This ingredient is an ester formed by the reaction between a fatty acid and a fatty alcohol which are both found in natural oils.
Geranium essential oil is soothing and relaxing as well as having antifungal properties. This oil is often included in treatments for bruising, broken capillaries, congested skin, cuts and dermatitis.
Lime essential oil has antiseptic properties as well as restorative, astringent and toning action to clear oily skin and acne, and also helps with herpes, insect bites and cuts.
Sandalwood oil relieves itching and inflammation of the skin, and is most effective in relieving dehydrated skin - making it great for anti-ageing skincare - and the astringent action has a great toning effect and is also used with great results in oily skin conditions and to prevent the skin from forming ugly scars and for fighting dry eczema.
Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) are a group of water soluble compounds that are part of the intercellular matrix where they loosely bind and hold water in the skin. Soaking in the tub, showering and hand washing will wash away the NMF but can be replaced when added to a lotion which is applied to the skin.
One of the primary elements in keeping skin healthy is making sure the structure of the epidermis (outer layer of skin) is intact. That structure is defined and created by skin cells that are held together by the intercellular matrix. The intercellular matrix is the 'glue' or 'mortar' between skin cells that keep them together. It helps prevent individual skin cells from losing water and creates the smooth, non-flaky appearance of healthy, intact skin. The components that do this are often called natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) or ingredients that mimic the structure and function of healthy skin. While the oil and fat components of skin prevent evaporation and provide lubrication to the surface of skin, it is actually the intercellular matrix along with the skin's lipid content that gives skin a good deal of its surface texture and feel.
The intercellular matrix is the skin’s first line of defense against water loss. When the lipid and NMF content of skin is reduced, we experience surface roughness, flaking, fine lines, and a tight, uncomfortable feeling. The longer the skin’s surface layer (stratum corneum) is impaired, the less effective the skin’s intercellular matrix becomes (Sources: Skin Research and Technology, August 2000, pages 128–134; and Dermatologic Therapy, Volume 17, Supplement 1, 2004, pages 43-48). Moreover, the skin's healing process is impaired. NMFs make up an expansive group of ingredients that include amino acids, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, cholesterol, fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, glycosphingolipids, urea, linoleic acid, glycosaminoglycans, glycerin, mucopolysaccharide, and sodium PCA (pyrrolidone carboxylic acid). Ingredients that mimic the lipid content of skin are apricot oil, canola oil, coconut oil, corn oil, jojoba oil, jojoba wax, lanolin, lecithin, olive oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, shea butter, soybean oil, squalane, and sweet almond oil, which can all be extremely helpful for making dry skin look and feel better.
All of the skin's supporting NMFs and lipids are present in the intercellular structure of the epidermis, both between skin cells and in the lipid content on the surface of skin. When any of these ingredients are used in skin-care products, they appear to help stabilize and maintain this complex intercellular-skin matrix. Although none of these very good NMFs and lipids can permanently affect or change skin, they are great at temporarily keeping depleted skin from feeling dry and uncomfortable. More important, all of these ingredients, and many more, can help support the intercellular area of the skin by keeping it intact. This support helps prevent surface irritation from penetrating deeper into the skin, works to keep bacteria out, and aids the skin's immune/healing system. Selecting moisturizers of any kind with NMFs (whether they are labeled as being antiaging, antiwrinkle, serums, lotions, or sunscreens) allows your skin to do its job of repairing and regenerating itself without the impedances brought on when skin is suffering from dryness and excess irritation.
Mild preservatives are used that do not form formaldehyde and are not parabens.
Benefits
soothing
stimulating
returns the skin to a normal pH and helps to close the pores
adding back natural oils to skin
adding back natural moisturizing factors to skin
beneficial essential oils fragrance naturally no artificial fragrance
natural preservatives, no artificial color
does not clog the pores and absorbs into the skin easily
natural ingredients with no harmful chemicals

 

[kingfisher]

Saint Charles Shave's aftershave milks are really nice. Principal ingredients are all very good for your skin: water, witch hazel, glycerin, aloe, etc.

 

[moontroll]

I've tried quite a number of natural aftershaves including most of those mentioned here already. I used to prefer the Earth Science splash (which indeed is nice)... but then I discovered these two:

• Nancy Boy - aftershave cooling gel
• Origins Fire Fighter

 

[Lusitano]

Earth Science contains fragrance (parfum) which is a petroleum byproduct.

The product I recommend is the All Terrain Aloe Skin Relief gel

Ingredients:

Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) gel, anthemis nobilis (chamomile) extract, bisabolol, caprylyl glycol, cucumber (cucumis sativus) extract, dehydroxanthan gum, dimethicone, fucus vesiculosus (bladderwrack) extract, ginkgo biloba extract, lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, macrocrystis pyrifera (sea kelp) extract, melilotus officinalis (sweet clover) leaf extract, panax ginseng extract, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 20, sodium PCA, symphytum officinale (comfrey) extract, vegetable glycerin

Another product as already mentioned, would be Aubrey Organics North Woods balm. It's organic, so no mineral oil or other petroleum products.

 

[OBXBBS]

this stuff leaves gooey and sticky...