All-natural shave products

[Quadraphonic]

hey all, brand new here, though i've read through the bulk of the site in the last two weeks and gained the necessary knowledge to start using a razor (non-electric, which i've used for almost a year), and i've shaved twice successfully now so thanks!  was looking for that smoothness an electric just can't provide.

anyway, i am using aubrey organics products, which is what i've been using on my face for years.  i looked into the headblade and baldguyz stuff, but was turned off by chemicals and preservatives and the like.  some of the headblade stuff was pretty crap-free, but not enough for my high standards.

i don't mean to come on here and piss all over this stuff that you guys speak so highly of, nor show any disrespect, nor tell you to stop doing what works for you.  frankly i think it's great there's a couple of companies dedicated to head shaving.  i'm just wondering if anyone else uses all-natural stuff and would care to comment on it, or if anyone feels like defending their current products ... it's the discussion of the ingredients we're slathering all over our skin on a daily basis i'm most interested in.

thanks for all your previous unknown-to-you assistance, and for this .... peace/respect Q

[Tyler]

Hey Q, welcome to Sly Bald Guys!  We're always up for learning about new products that may be healthier for the scalp while still providing a great shave.

What are the chemicals that you see that concern you?

[jusbnme]

Welcome Q.  No arguing here, just discussion bro.  I am also interested in knowing what chemicals you are speaking of.  I also would like to know more about all natural products for the head as long as they give a good shave. 

[Sooner Steve]

I'm interested, too.  I am a HeadBlade man.  However, I am always open to learn of something that is good for the dome.  Look forward to the discussion.

[PBurke]

welcome Q. looking forward to hearing what you have to say.

[SLYinKC]

Welcome Q, Where do you get your shave products?  What kind of natural things are in them?

[Quadraphonic]

'scuse the lapse, got called into work ... anyway, the products i use are part of the "men's stock" from aubrey.  i have a face scrub (pre-shave), shaving cream, and aftershave balm.  there's things like eucalyptus oil, menthol, camphor, aloe, ginseng, jojoba, avocado, and witch hazel in them.  some of the ingredients can be found in the more conventional products, at least the good products like the headblade stuff, not your standard aerosol foam products, but without the propylene glycol and methylparabens and so on.  if you go to this link:

http://www.aubrey-organics.com/about/treat_10synth.cfm

you can read about 10 common ingredients found in cosmetics and why you might want to avoid them.  this link is also part of the aubrey site, where you can read about their products, natural cosmetics, etc.

aubrey is one of the most seriously all-natural, organic cosmetic companies out there.  there are others, but usually smaller and not as pure.  but, yeah, companies like JASON, Alba, Tom's, Kiss My Face, etc., those are the kind of companies i buy exclusively from.  when it comes to my face and now my head, i stick with aubrey.

i can't give you an honest review of the shaving products, because i just started using them this week.  before that i used an electric razor for years on my face and almost a year on my head.  i use aubrey facial soap and moisturizer, which are simply great, and i was using JASON aftershave, and even though it has some of the parabens and stuff in it, it is mostly pure and i really liked it.  however, i wanted 100 percent purity on my bladed-face and scalp, so i upgraded to completely chemical-free aubrey products.  the first couple of times have been fine, but i'll be sure to keep you posted.  i'm not an experienced blade-shaver, though, so i don't know if my review can be all that helpful.  i will say my face/head wasn't super-super slick with the cream, and it seems people here really get slicked up with their products and that that's beneficial to a good shave.  so at this point i'd say the shaving cream might be sub-par in that respect, if i'm doing everything correctly ... the balm is sweet though, very calming, and the scrub seems to do what it's supposed to.

you can buy all this stuff at co-ops, whole foods, trader joes, etc., or of course on the internet. 

i'm trying to find out more about shaving creams and lotions that have been around for a really long time, stuff from england and italy and so on that's popular now with the resurgence of shaving as an art form.  i assume some of that stuff should be pretty pure as it's simple and was probably originally made by hand in some small room.  it's hard to track down ingredients on the internet though.  not only would i like to use "classic" products, but the all-natural stuff, aubrey in particular, isn't cheap by any means.

so ... that's what i'm into shaving-wise in a nutshell.  hope that helps and again, very interested in your input.  keep in mind that certain "bad" ingredients can be fine if they are the actual plant-based product and not the synthetic derivative ... the aubrey link explains that some more.  so the ingredients that turned me off of headblade products could actually be fine.  if someone with a headblade connection feels like discussing that with a rep and getting some info, hey, more power to you/us ... ok, out

[Paul]

Great information Quadra...no complaints here.  Though a dedicated HeadBlader I am always looking for and interested in new and helpful products for the dome.  Appreciate the thoroughness of your input too!  And oh yeah....Welcome

[Sooner Steve]

I appreciate the website address, Quad.  I think I will give it a visit and check it out.  Thanks again for your good contributions.

[jusbnme]

Thanks for taking time to give some great info on the product.

[Deadbob]

I guess you could say that I some natural products..

I use the Headblade sport razor and the headSlick cream (which does not fit your life style choice) to shave with...  Headlube matte makes me break out & Headlube glossy makes my head to greasy... Neither is an option for me.

So what I do is I shave in the hot shower, cold rinse. I then rub an Ice Cube over my head until it melts.. After drying & dressing, I rub in some refrigerated Aloe Vera Gel. That combo gives me a natural shine that is brighter then Headlube glossy, but makes my head smooth as a baby's butt.