{"product_id":"castle-forbes-lavender-essential-oil-shaving-cream-200ml","title":"Castle Forbes Lavender Essential Oil Shaving Cream (200ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLavender is the most time-tested skin-soothing ingredient in the grooming world - and for good reason. The Castle Forbes Lavender Essential Oil Shaving Cream pairs pure lavender essential oil with the brand's legendary, concentrated lather formula to create one of the most calming, skin-friendly shaves you'll ever experience. It's the ideal daily driver for men with sensitive or reactive skin, and a perfect gateway into traditional wet shaving for anyone who wants to start with something reliably excellent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean. Gentle. Unmistakably Castle Forbes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho's It For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMen with sensitive, dry, or easily irritated skin Anyone prone to razor burn, redness, or post-shave tightness Wet shavers who want a classic, clean floral-herbal scent without being overpowering Guys who want their shave cream to actively calm and condition their skin First-time luxury shaving cream buyers looking for a foolproof starting point\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure lavender essential oil soothes and calms skin from the first stroke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds a dense, protective lather that minimizes razor drag and irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActively reduces post-shave redness and sensitivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeeply hydrating - aloe vera and glycerin keep skin soft throughout the shave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParaben-free, cruelty-free, no artificial colourants or synthetic fragrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly concentrated formula lasts months with daily use \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stearic and myristic acid base creates the classic thick, cushioning lather that gives your blade clean glide. Lavender essential oil works double duty: delivering its iconic, herbaceous scent while also contributing natural anti-inflammatory and soothing properties to calm reactive skin. Glycerin and aloe vera lock in moisture to ensure your skin stays hydrated, not stripped, throughout the entire shave. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean, calming, and herbaceous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLavender essential oil opens fresh and slightly floral, then settles into the familiar warm, herbal base that has made lavender a men's grooming staple for centuries. This is not a sweet or feminine lavender - it reads as clean and classic, with a subtle green quality that feels spa-like without being fussy. Because it's pure essential oil, the scent is natural and true-to-plant rather than perfume-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fresh Lavender, Green Herbal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Floral Lavender, Linalool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Warm Herbal, Geraniol \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Soothes and hydrates, reducing razor-induced inflammation and redness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlycerin\u003c\/strong\u003e – Attracts moisture to the skin surface, maintaining hydration throughout the shave.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStearic Acid \u0026amp; Myristic Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provide the classic, thick lather structure for smooth, close shaving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLavandula Angustifolia (\u003cstrong\u003eLavender Essential Oil\u003c\/strong\u003e) – The star ingredient; delivers the calming scent and natural anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing benefits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoconut Acid\u003c\/strong\u003e – Adds richness to the lather and gentle skin-cleansing properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium Hydroxide \u003c\/strong\u003e– Works with the fatty acids to saponify the base and create a stable, creamy lather. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet your face thoroughly with warm water to soften beard hair and open pores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScoop a pea-to-marble-sized amount onto a damp shaving brush or fingertips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork into a rich lather directly on your face using circular motions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShave as normal, rinsing the blade often for a clean, even pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse with cool water to close pores and follow with your preferred aftershave or moisturizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePro tip: Re-wet without adding more cream for a second-pass lather. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy MASC Recommends This\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf someone tells us they have sensitive skin and want to try a luxury shave cream, this is almost always the first one we recommend. Lavender is a proven, well-researched skin calmer - and Castle Forbes uses the real thing, not a synthetic approximation. The combination of a top-tier shave cream base and genuine lavender essential oil means you're getting performance and skincare in one product. It's easy to use, reliable, and your skin will feel noticeably better after the first shave. That's a strong endorsement in our books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Ingredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua (Water), Stearic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera), Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender Essential Oil), Citric Acid, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Methylisothiazolinone, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool*, Limonene*, Geraniol*. *Naturally occurring in essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castle Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45465525780662,"sku":"vzy1789657941569","price":29.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/2996\/0374\/files\/castle-forbes-lavender-essential-oil-shaving-cream-200ml_1.jpg?v=1789657945","url":"https:\/\/cycleaeroclad.shop\/products\/castle-forbes-lavender-essential-oil-shaving-cream-200ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}