Sensitive Shave Cream™

Ingredients

Naturally active ingredients Eucalyptus Essential Oil (Eucalyptus globulus) Native to Australia, eucalyptus shoots are a favourite food of the koala. The cooling essential oil produced from the leaves and twigs has decongestant properties and is used by aromatherapists to ease muscular aches and pains. Clary Sage (Salvia sclarea) Clary Sage oil is distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of the plant, which grows best in the Mediterranean region. The oil has a sweet, herbaceous, warm tobacco-like note. It is used in aromatherapy to reduce stress and has an anti-depressant effect. The herb has been used for centuries in many different cultures both as a culinary and medicinal herb. The Egyptians used it to treat infertility, the Romans believed it prolonged life and in the Middle Ages it was said to have a 'miracle' curing power. Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita) Peppermint has been used for centuries for digestive problems and today peppermint tea is commonly drunk after meals, particularly in warm climates. Refreshing and invigorating, it helps to tone and stimulate the skin and makes a cooling, refreshing foot bath. Cedarwood - Virginian Essential Oil (Juniperus virginiana) This essential oil has a woody odour reminiscent of pencil sharpenings. It is widely used in fine fragrances and aftershave lotions. Cabreuva Essential Oil (Myrocarpus frondosus) Cabreuva oil is distilled from the bark of the tree. The tree originates in South America and has very hard wood and is used for furniture making. The chippings from which the oil is extracted are the waste product of the timber mills. The oil has a delicate, sweet, woody-floral scent but has great tenacity and is used as a fixative in perfume blends. Lavandin (Lavandula hybrida) Lavandin is a hybrid resulting from crossbreeding between lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) and Spike lavender (Lavandula latifolia) plants. These hybrids have a more vigorous growth habit and yield more essential oil than lavender. Lavandin oil is used for its fragrance which is similar to lavender but with more of a camphoraceous note. Palmarosa Essential Oil (Cymbopogon martinii) Palmarosa is a flowering grass that is native to India and is in the same family as Citronella and Lemongrass. The essential oil is distilled from the freshly dried leaves of the plant. It has a fresh, floral, sweet rosy scent similar to Rose Geranium and is often mistaken as such. Aromatherapists have used palmarosa oil for stress, nervous tension, grief and anger. Geranium Essential Oil (Pelargonium graveolens) This essential oil provides a wonderfully uplifting fragrance. Pelargonium graveolens, known as rose-scented geranium has a powerful rose-like odour. This luxurious oil is most commonly used in aromatherapy for its toning and balancing properties. D-panthenol Otherwise known as pro-vitamin B5, this B vitamin is necessary for the normal functioning of the skin and has a moisturising effect. It also helps stimulate cellular renewal. Glycerin The glycerin we use is always vegetable derived. It is a humectant (attracts water), drawing atmospheric water onto the skin to aid hydration. Lavender Essential Oil (Lavandula angustifolia) This comforting, calming oil has been widely used since the late 16th Century. More recently research has shown the benefits of this versatile oil to help induce a restful night's sleep. We use a high altitude lavender from the Mount Ventoux area of France for its wonderful calming aroma. Coriander Essential Oil (Coriandrum sativum) Coriander is native to southern Europe and the western Mediterranean region. The essential oil is distilled from the dried fruits (seeds) of the plant and has a sweet, musky, spicy, woody aroma. As the seeds dry they develop an aromatic scent and flavour and this has been used to advantage for thousands of years. The seeds have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs and reference was made to them in ancient Sanscrit writings. The ancient Romans used the spice to preserve their meat. Lemon Essential Oil (Citrus limon) Lemon essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of the fruit. The oil is contained within glands in the outer layer of the peel. Lemons have been used in cooking and beverages for centuries but were only brought to Europe during the Crusades and did not become widely used in Europe until the 16th century. The oil is used in aromatherapy and has a refreshing and uplifting effect, and is sometimes referred to as 'the sunshine oil'. Studies have shown that dispersing lemon oil into the atmosphere helps improve concentration; in Japan it is used in this way and is said to reduce typing errors in the workplace. Shave Grass Extract (Equisetum arvense) This unique feathery looking plant descends from prehistoric times. Over the centuries it has been widely used by herbalists for many other purposes. Rich in silica it has been used for scouring metal. An extract made form this plant has astringent properties. Full ingredients list At Liz Earle, high performance, quality and safe ingredients are our priority. The ingredients in this product are: Aqua (water), Stearic acid, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Coconut acid, Glycerin, Equisetum arvense (shave grass) extract, Pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil, Lavandula angustifolia (lavender) oil, Lavandula hybrida (lavandin) oil, Citrus medica limonum (lemon) peel oil, Cymbopogon martinii (palmarosa) oil, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, Salvia sclarea (clary sage) oil, Coriandrum sativum (coriander) seed oil, Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil, Juniperus virginiana (virginian cedarwood) oil, Myrocarpus fastigiatus (cabreuva) oil, Triethanolamine, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool. Please take a moment to read our ingredients philosophy .