What is the most environmentally friendly way to shave? The best options are using an eco-friendly shaving cream and a safety razor! Which is the best eco friendly shaving cream, that is safe for us and for the environment? We know what to look for: organic, natural ingredients made responsibly into a shaving cream, and packaged with recycled and recyclable materials.
We have a pretty comprehensive list here for you! Make sure to pair your eco-friendly shave cream with a zero waste razor, before drying off with an organic towel.
TL;DR? Try Kiss My Face if you have sensitive skin, and Alba Botanica if you have dry skin.
Want a zero waste option? Try the Badger shave bar.
Organic Shaving Cream – Women’s
1 // Burt’s Bees Natural Shave Cream
Price: $11 (6 oz. tube)
Carbon Neutral | recycling program
Ladies! There’s no difference between the skin of a man and of a woman, when it comes to using soaps, cream, and other skin products. Burt’s Bees shaving cream may be “for men”, but it works perfectly well on my feminine legs! And obviously will on yours, too. Importantly, it’s organic and made with 99.9% natural ingredients. It’s a non-lathering cream, and has no parabens, phthalates, petrolatum or sodium lauryl sulfate.
Burt’s Bees Natural Shave Cream Review: “After recently running low on toiletries, I decided it was time to explore the rest of our new natural/organic grocery store. I was amazed at their Burt’s Bees collection, it certainly outstripped the Walmarts and Uniteds around here. Fortunately I ran across some of this shave cream stashed at the bottom and thought I’d give it a try. It is absolutely fantastic! It may be for men, but it has surpassed all the shaving creams I’ve ever used before. I will definitely be buying it again. P.S. Just because it doesn’t lather doesn’t mean it’s not working!”
2 // Fur Moisturizing Shave Cream
Price: $32
Cruelty-free | Gynecologically Tested | gluten free | vegan | sustainable packaging
The key ingredients of this shaving cream include olive oil, aloe, coconut derived cleansing agent, and marshmallow root extract. It’s free of phthalates, parabens, silicones, and artificial colors or fragrance.
Fur Shaving Cream Review: “I absolutely love this product. It makes your skin so smooth, and almost completely eliminates razor burn.”
Best Natural Shaving Cream for Sensitive Skin – Women’s
What shaving cream should you use for sensitive skin? Well, we have two great options:
1 // Kiss My Face Moisture Shave Cream
Price: $7.95 (11 fl. oz.)
Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free | non toxic | vegan | fragrance free
This American-made natural shaving cream is very good for use on sensitive skin. It lathers, but is free from dyes, parabens, SLS, artificial fragrance, and synthetic ingredients. It contains vitamin E, olive oil & moisture-rich botanicals like goldenseal, lemongrass & aloe, and soothes, hydrates and softens your skin.
2 // Eos Shea Better Sensitive Skin Shave Cream
Price: $4.99 (7 fl. oz.)
Cruelty-free | hypoallergenic | fragrance free | clean ingredients
Shaving with the eos shea shaving cream is divine. The shea oil moisturizes, the shea butter hydrates, the oatmeal soothes. This product is actually recommended for sensitive skin.
Eos Shea Better Sensitive Skin Shave Cream Review: “After trying this, there’s no going back. It has a lightweight feel that allows me to see what I’m shaving. A little goes a long way! It is perfect for legs, bikini lines and armpits. It reduces my razor burn drastically.”
3 // Best for Dry Skin: Alba Botanica Very Emollient Shave Cream Coconut Lime
Price: $10.68 (8 oz.)
Plant-based | cruelty-free | hypoallergenic
Alba Botanica’s shave cream is ideal for dry or dehydrated skin. Its creamy formula, with aloe, coconut, calendula, lime, and vitamins, infuses loads of moisture into your skin, leaving it soft and plump. (BTW emollient means “having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.” Had to look it up!). It contains no parabens, phthalates, or sulfates, and no artificial colors.
Alba Botanica Very Emollient Shave Cream Review: “I love how slick this is- it is great at preventing any knicks, razor burn, or ingrown hairs. It’s got a great smell- though to be honest it smells more like a McDonald’s shamrock shake than coconut lime, but that’s a-ok by me!”
Natural Shaving Cream for Legs
Since my teenage years, I’ve used all sorts of things for shaving my legs. We tend to think of our legs as being very strong, and able to withstand any treatment! Whether that’s true or not, it’s a better idea to treat your legs well – get regular pedicures, use moisturizers daily, and…use a nice shaving cream while shaving your legs:
1 // Pacific Shaving Company Shaving Cream
Price: $10.99 (3.4 oz.)
Plant-based | vegan-friendly | not tested on animals | certified organic ingredients
This shaving cream has safe, natural, and plant-derived ingredients, and is ideal for coarse hair. Its ingredients include aloe vera, shea butter, white tea and essential oil, and exclude parabens and other toxins.
2 // Lush Shaving Cream
3 // method Shave Cream
Natural Shaving Cream for Bikini Area
Coochy Plus Intimate Shaving Cream
Price: $12.95 (8 oz.)
plant based | fragrance-free | pH balanced
This shaving cream’s fragrance-free, alcohol-free, non-lathering formula is ideal for intimate areas of our body. The ingredients include jojoba oil, avocado oil, aloe vera, shea butter, and maca root for anti-oxidant, moisturizing action.
Coochy Plus Intimate Shaving Cream Review: “This is super silky and effective. Love it!!”
Eco friendly Shaving Soap
Soap bars are great, because they are zero waste. No bottle to refill, no tube to recycle. (Check out our post on zero waste shampoo bars.) So which soap is best for shaving? Here are the most eco friendly shaving soaps that are also good for the skin:
1 // Badger Shaving Soap Puck | $11.99
2 // Etee Organic Shaving Bar | $9.00
3 // EcoRoots’ organic shaving soap | $12.99
4 // Jungle Culture | $11.00
5 // Right Soap Women’s Shaving Soap | $8.00
6 // Zero Waste MVMT Shave Bar | $10.00 CAD
7 // Marijke Illustrations Shaving Bar | $10.00
Eco friendly Shave Butter
Truly Coco Cloud Whipped Shave Butter
Price: $23.90
Vegan | cruelty-free | clean ingredients | sustainable packaging
This whipped butter, made from a hydrating mix of coconut oil, argan oil, and other botanical ingredients, softens hair for a smooth shave.
This shave butter is also great for sensitive skin.
Truly Coco Cloud Whipped Shave Butter Review: “o..mg! I LOVE THIS! just ordered & used today! My legs have seriously never been so smooth. Usually I can feel my razor going up my legs it feels like I always need to replace it even if its new… this literally guided my razor up my leg with no noise, no burn, nothing! I was super impressed! only thing I don’t like is how small it is for the price. I just wet my hand, scooped a little with my finger, put it in the palm of my hand & lightly went up and down my leg (don’t rub in like lotion it will dissolve) I love coconut so I wish it had more of the coconut smell but It STILL SMELLS AMAZING!”
Best Shave Oil
1 // Olio E Osso Lisica Shave Oil | $25 (4 fl. oz.)
2 // Qet Botanicals Fresh Body Oil | $38 (4 ounces)
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