Thread: Suggestions for 100% organic shaving soaps...

Originally Posted by du212

But they are not a very natural company,

What makes you say so?

Originally Posted by Kees

What makes you say so?

nothing, it's a mistake, but for me it's inconsistent that they use paraben and raw materials from non sustainable sources in some products. Even they have been used chemical products that have been tested in animals

Anyway the company do a great effort in the social compromise and the employees relationship and energy efficiency

You will never find a cream or soap that is 100% organic or natural. Yes, some are USDA certified 100% organic or natural, but that does not change the fact that they are not. To make cream or soap, you need lye, which cannot be found in nature (i.e. is not organic or natural).

Titanium dioxide is a colorant, which is safe to use. Many soapers use it.

Lye of organic origin is easy to make: just burn some plant material, add some water, stir and remove the unsoluble bits and you have lye. Quality will be inconsistent though.

Glycerin is an organic base for shave soaps as well.

Here is a link for "Otoko Organics" It is made around the corner from us in Queensland.

Have a look at a review:
Otoko Organics Wet Shave Essentials — BruceOnShaving.com

www.otoko.com.au

We do stock it in our eStore.
It is solid in the tub and lathers with a brush which I find needs loads of water. Not the best in hard water but still acceptable. We have been sending it worldwide as it's popularity is growing.
If anyone has any questions about it that I can not answer I will get the information for you directally from Jamie (the developer).
Sam

Here is a link for "Otoko Organics" It is made around the corner from us in Queensland.

Have a look at a review:
Otoko Organics Wet Shave Essentials — BruceOnShaving.com

www.otoko.com.au

We do stock it in our eStore.
It is solid in the tub and lathers with a brush which I find needs loads of water. Not the best in hard water but still acceptable. We have been sending it worldwide as it's popularity is growing.
If anyone has any questions about it that I can not answer I will get the information for you directally from Jamie (the developer).
Sam

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

Well some products have Dihydrogen Monoxide so you have
to be very cautious when reading the label.
...

ROFL! I love it...anyone who lists water by its chemical name on an ingredients list would make me run the other way just because I'd be terrified of what else they were adding

Great info on all of these replies, though. I hope to be able to try some myself.

Thanks du212 for your suggestions of Nanny's Silly and Martin de Candre natural soaps. I will check them out. The shaving cream I like from our area has it's ingredients listed on the web site. ...The organic shaving whip is designed for use with a straight razor or double-edge blade.
Ingredients: Certified Organic Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, water, potassium, myristate, potassium stearate, sodium myristate, sodium stearate, glycerin, Certified organic helianthus annus (sunflower seed oil), Certified organic butyrospermum parkii (shea butter) fruit, Certified organic oleifera (green tea), camellia sinensis (white tea), althea officinalis (marshmallow root), calendula officinalis flower, avena sativa (oat kernal), chamomilla recutica (matricaria), lavindula agustifolia (lavender), trifolium pretense (clover) extracts, vitamin E acetate, vitamin A polmitate, vitamin D, vegetable oil, sorbic acid, hydroxyethylcellulose. The pre-shave oil contains Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Shea Butter, and Organic Grapeseed Oil. You can save alot by buying them together at Scentually Yours - supplier of essential oils, body oils, and therapeutic oils - plus incense, burners, pewter designs, necklaces...