Thanks to BodyVerde for providing us with a complimentary bottle of EZ Waterless Shave. We gave it a try and here’s what we think: it’s a great way to save water and go chemical-free when shaving.
Initially, I was skeptical about just how effective and real this product might be. With claims of
- no lathering & no rinsing
- no bumps & no burns
- no water needed
- great for legs, face or body
- all natural proprietary botanical blend
… it all sounded just a little “too good to be true.” Don’t you think?
But after both my hub and I used it – we have to say that it’s all true – the only water required was a little to rinse the razor. Absolutely no water is required to lather or rinse your face, legs, underarms. Do you realize how much water that can save? On average, a person may use as much as 3 to 5 gallons of water to shave at a sink and up to 5 gallons per minute in the shower.
The lotion itself is moisturizing, goes on and comes off smoothly, and smells nice. A little
goes a long way. Skin feels soft and it seemed to me as if regrowth took a slightly longer course – this is simply a personal observation and not based on anything scientific.
backstory – It was created by military wife and mother of four, Sue Donnellan who devised a way for her husband to shave in remote locations. Now it’s being used by men and women alike — whether in the field, camping, on the go, in a hospital bed or at home.
ingredients – The mix contains no preservatives, parabens, propylene glycol, mineral oil or color. EZ Waterless Shave is biodegradable and naturally derived from botanicals and renewable resources: 100% natural proprietary botanical blend including, but not limited to — Water, Allantoin, Aloe Vera, Olive Oil, Green Tea Extract, Chamomile Extract, Cetyl Alcohol, Orange Essential Oil and Lemon Essential Oil. The fine print includes a handful of what we initially thought was scary sounding stuff but after researching & scrutinizing each item listed, our concerns were put to rest – it appears to be totally non-toxic.
We give it our green thumbs up. You can buy it either @ bodyverde.com or @ amazon.com
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So, I’m a little confused. How does it actually work? You put on the lotion and then take it off with a razor? How is this different from other shave gels? It sounds great, I’m always pleased to find more green body care, but I would love to hear more about the directions/process before buying.
Hey Tara,
With your typical shaving gel, you apply the gel onto a wet leg/underarm or face. Then shave. Then rinse with water.
With EZ, you can apply a small dab of lotion onto a dry area. No water needed. Shave. And then rub any remaining lotion right onto your skin ’cause the lotion doubles as a moisturizer.
The only water I needed was to rinse my razor after I was done shaving. It’s pretty cool.