If you told me six months ago, that I'd be this excited over shaving oils -- I would have told you that you were out of your mind!
I am a low key girl when it comes to shaving -- I don't even use shaving cream anymore, just a plain ole bar of soap.
It's funny -- because I have mentally connected the two concepts - I understand that when shaving I need something to lubricate the blade, but to also lubricate my skin so that it's not only hairless but supple too! But instead I break my bath time into two arduous tasks - shaving with soap and then moisturizing with body oil after.
But what makes Somersets so different?
Unlike chemical soaps and aerosol foams, our products are made with 100% natural oils derived from plants such as Rosemary and Lavender, Tea Tree and Sweet Almond.
Ah, nature's finest!
These oils lubricate the blade, for a cleaner, closer shave. And their natural healing properties help prevent irritation, while leaving the skin feeling cleaner, refreshed and more alive.
Well how do I use it?
It's easy -- and all too logical too! Unlike when you put soap on your leg -- it instantly washes away -- well not Somersets oil. Just drizzle the oil down your leg and you can instantly see the barrier it makes on your skin which can't be easily broken by the water. And then off you go with your shaving! Only a small amount is needed and it can cover your entire leg.
After I am done, sometimes I use a little moisturizer, but it's not because I really need to (habit!) -- my skin is already soft because it still has oil on it. Isn't it strange that we buy razors with gigantic moisturizer strips on them -- but don't think of something as simple and natural as oil? It was such an eye opening experience for me to try this fabulous product line for men and women!
I even had my boyfriend give them a whirl!
He has some serious thick stubble and other than the initial shock of this being soooo different to shaving cream he fell in love! His favorite part of it was the refreshing tingle it leaves on his skin. It is a great menthol / eucalyptus finish which leaves you feeling fresh and rejuvenated! For a guy -- it's almost like a built-in after shave!
Overall I love the Somersets product line and don't think I will be revisiting my bar of soap routine anytime soon...
Somersets are available online at www.somersetsusa.com for $6.99 - $14.99 each.
Comments