Thread: Body Shop Maca Root Shave Cream

Originally Posted by bassguy

I don't buy Body Shop products because of ethical reasons.

Interesting read, but hardly convincing. Lots of hearsay, and the main evidence is from an article that's nearly 20 years old.

I like the Maca root cream too, smells nice and a good performer. I wouldn't dock marks for not being made by the English/European institutions, it should be judged on its own merits. Just my $0.02

I bought a tub last week and love it. I also recommend the after shave maca root balm. The body Shop had at that time(maybe still have it) the buy-two-get-three option and I was able to buy also a cream for my wife. I think they also had buy-three-get-five products

Yeah, I was wondering about the balm in the same scent; it's a nice scent; not strong but it does linger a bit. Currently I'm working out whether to use the Proraso pre/post creams afterwards, it seems a pity to hide or mix the scent, and the Proraso makes my normally oily skin even oiler. I'm not sure yet if I want to mix too many scents together, i.e. Proraso Pre/Post, Body Shop, Proraso, Pre/Post? I'm intending to get some Witch Hazel soon, with a mild scent. I guess you'd put the Witch Hazel on first and then the balm after?

Its one of my preferred products, nearly run out but I shall be replacing it!

This Maca Root fellow is becoming my favorite cream

Just joined the Maca Root club today complete with shave cream, after shave balm, and spf face protector. It all smells really nice and can't wait to try it.

In general how long do soaps and creams last before going bad? I am starting to amass quite a collection (about 12 different brands) and am curious if I should cut back and how long these will last me. I typically shave 3 days a week building a decent lather with 3 passes and a prep.

Originally Posted by bassguy

I'd love to try this cream but I don't buy Body Shop products because of ethical reasons.

Shave cream containing wheat is used by some people for the "cushion" and "glide" effect. I am looking into trying some myself. I think that was the ingredient Poraso Red had, which was formulated for sensitive skin.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I'm intending to get some Witch Hazel soon, with a mild scent. I guess you'd put the Witch Hazel on first and then the balm after?

That's how I use it--splash it on after my final postshave rinse, before anything else. My favorite hands down is Thayer's cucumber, which I keep in the fridge 'cause it feels extra-good cold. Some witchazels have alchol in them and some do not. I prefer the ones that do not.

I've used the Maca root shaving cream and balm. Both are nice, but I have had the cream irritate my skin a little. I think I'd mixed it really thick and left it on a long time before shaving.

I shave cold and the maca root plays nicely with the cold water.

I use their Maca Root shave cream too because it's pretty much the best option at a fair price here. I'd like to know more about what people think of their various balms. How soothing are they? How greasy?

Originally Posted by SlowRain

I use their Maca Root shave cream too because it's pretty much the best option at a fair price here. I'd like to know more about what people think of their various balms. How soothing are they? How greasy?

Awesome, I use it quite often and it is very good, not greasy at all.