After Shave & Beard Balm: Fresh Mint

Post-shave irritation is never a good thing. A nourishing after-shave balm can make the difference between a smooth, high-quality shave and one with razor burn and reddish bumps. This creamy, soft solid cream readily absorbs to gently soothe freshly shaven skin with a moisturizing balm that is alcohol-free and will not dry out sensitive facial skin. It is especially great during dry winter months.

This balm is also a great beard (or mustache) butter to moisturize and condition beard hair. Our shave blend contains a bit of beeswax (not as much as a typical beard balm) which helps tame and smooth flyaways to help style and shape the beard. 

This product is shipped directly from Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve. Only available to US Customers. Excluded from discounts and sales.

Ingredients

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil*, Organic Beeswax, Organic Virgin Shea Butter*, Organic Jojoba Oil, Organic Rosehip Oil, Organic Eucalyptus Essential Oil, Organic Peppermint Essential Oil, Organic Rosemary Essential Oil, Organic Lime Essential Oil, Organic Spearmint Essential Oil, Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil

*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified

Virgin Coconut Oil is rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. Easily penetrating, nourishing, emollient, and protective, it is recommended for dry, flaky or irritated skin. It has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe and heal skin after shaving without clogging pores.

Unrefined Shea Butter, a great emollient, is perfect addition to an after-shave or beard balm. It moisturizes, helps fight blemishes, eases itchiness, prevents razor burn, deep conditions the skin and bear, and tames flyaways.

Jojoba Oil has a chemical make-up that resembles that of our own skin sebum (oil). It is considered nature's most effective natural moisturizer. After shaving, it soothes and conditions the skin, leaving it soft and smooth. When used on the beard it softens and conditions unruly hair and imparts a natural shine. Jojoba oil also helps keep beard dandruff at bay and provides relief from itching and flakiness. 

Virgin Rosehips Oil is known to calm and soothe inflamed skin. The oil contains oleic and linoleic fatty acids both of which can help retain moisture in the skin and hair, help balance skin oil production, and sooth irritated or inflamed skin.

Our Fresh Mint balm has an invigorating scent with complex mint notes and is good for normal to dry skin.

• Tea Tree Essential Oil, a natural antiseptic and astringent, refreshes and tones skin
• Rosemary and Mint essential oils have natural antibacterial properties, help balance skin oil production and tone skin

How To Use

As an After Shave Balm

1. Right after shaving, rinse your face with cool water.
2. Gently dry the skin to remove excess water. It does not need to be completely dry--you want it to be a bit damp.
3. Take a small dime-size dollop of balm and rub it over your fingertips.
4. Starting from the bottom up, use your fingertips and gently massage the balm into the freshly shaved skin.
5. Don’t forget your neck.
6. Allow a few minutes for the balm to be fully absorbed.
7. Reapply after each shave
8. The balm may also be used before shaving to help prevent irritation.

As a Beard Butter

1. Beard butter is best applied to a dry or barely damp clean beard.
2. Our beard butter is quite concentrated and little goes a long way so start with a small amount (about dime size) of beard butter. Obviously your beard length will determine the amount of balm needed, but you can always add more.
3. Scoop out the dime-size dollop with your finger. 
4. Rub the balm between your hands to warm and soften it.
5. Apply the beard butter directly to your beard using your hands.
6. Work your fingers through your beard to distribute the butter evenly and don't forget the skin underneath.
7. Use a beard comb to distribute butter evenly throughout your beard.
8. Leave the beard butter in place for a few minutes or until it's fully absorbed.
9. You can style your beard as usual after the butter is absorbed.