Mint Smoothie (Original Source Mint Shaving Gel)

Member Name: JamesD22

Product:	Original Source Mint Shaving Gel
Date:	05/06/01 (133 review reads)
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Advantages: Smooth, Fresh, Cool

Disadvantages: None

From time to time man needs to have a change to his shaving habits to ensure that he is getting ‘the best a man can get!’

I thought I had found the ultimate in shaving when I came across the Lynx Triple Blade Razor, I am still happy with the razor but have now found the perfect partner for an even better shave.

It is from Original Mint Source and from all the opinions on the site on the shower gels and shampoos; I know you all know this company well.

Original Source goes back to the 1850’s when an Australian Elizabeth Wakeman disgraced her missionary family by running away during the great Australian gold rush. Stories of time say that Elizabeth managed to persuade a barber to take her on as his apprentice, during this time she did not only learn how to shave and pull teeth, Elizabeth began to discover the healing powers of the plants that grew in the Outback and soon became famous for her herbal cures.

The Original Mint Source today uses many of the same ingredients in their products as Elizabeth did over 150 years ago.

Now I have used many products from their range and had never tried a facial product and decided to give this a bash just for a change from the usual Gillette shaving foam that I have used for the last few years!

There was only thing hampering me from making the final decision and that was the fact that it was a gel rather than foam, I have always found that if I use a gel that I break out in spots.

The packaging was convincing enough o help me get over that besides Tea Tree Oil is used to combat spots is it not! So into the trolley with one can of shaving gel.

Ingredients ~

There are lots of different ingredients in this product but I will not go into the great detail on that like I usually do I will stick to the two main ingredients that makes this a great product to use!

Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia) ~

This is one of the fi
rst of the essential oils that makes this a totally unique shaving experience. This is a natural antiseptic and helps you achieve a really close shave while you and your mind are fully relaxed.

Peppermint Oil (Mentha Arvensis) ~

Peppermint oil is added to provide a refreshing feel to your shave, with it’s stimulating and reviving abilities you are sure to have one of the best shaves you are likely to have and with it’s natural coolants it is unlikely you will be left with the usual razor rash!

How Much ~

Mint source fans can pick a 200ml can of this stuff up at any chemist or supermarket for a nice little sum of £2.99 and for those weekends away you can also pick up the new 100ml travel size for £1.49, I know that compared to other shaving gels that it may seem expensive but it is well worth it I think.

What do people have to say? ~

This product has been tried and tested by some of the biggest glossy mags out there, from FHM to Cosmopolitan. This shaving Gel is not only seen as a gel for men it is considered to be unisex, so ladies this op is for you to, can you imagine a shave of your legs that is so refreshing you could go on forever! Cosmopolitan loves it and thinks it also looks great in the bathroom?

Ok so Squidget what is the shave like? ~

OK well I am sure you will all know by now that I like to try and be fair about testing new products, so I thought about how I was going to test this one! It would have been difficult to shave either side of my face with different gels. I seriously considered doing the legs one with a different type of gel to see how I got on! But I like my hairy legs too much.

So it was the simple option of shave with one gel one day and the next for the next shave and so on! Mint Source was up first after winning a toss of the coin and preparation was underway for the first shave.

Letting my stubble grow for a whole weekend I began to prep
are a nice hot bath last night and prepare for a really relaxing time! In with the lavender oil to prepare me for a good night sleep and I lit the candles bluebell also to help you sleep!

After doing all the necessary bits and bobs it was time to relax in the bath and begin with the shave. I washed face with warm water as instructed and prepared the gel. Dosing a small amount into the palm of my hand I massaged it into a rather rich lather, which was more than enough to cover my face where I was shaving.

Instantly I could smell the aroma of mint that was indeed very refreshing and revitalising to say the least. Once applied to the skin I felt an instant cooling as if my pores all decided to through their doors open and let the wind blow through my skin.

The feeling was amazing and I lay in the bath and just let the foam work it’s magical therapies on my skin and my stubble!

After a few moments I decided to let the razor get to work and what a brilliant feeling it was. Never have I had a shave that when you take a swipe that the area is left feeling cool and closely shaved. I found that I was able to concentrate on the one area for shaving without any irritation.

The final result was a close shave with a razor that had been used several times and a foam that gives an exhilarating experience, now I went in to the bath to have a relaxing time and after this shave I did feel relaxed, however, I felt more awake than before I went into my bath, so the lavender and bluebell where a waste of time then? Not at all, I found that with the refreshing effects from the gel I was able to clear my mind and had a truly peaceful sleep.

Now the final stages of the test will not be carried out to ensure that this test is fair, as I have decided to stick with this new shaving gel and will be buying it again in the future. I am able to make this decision fairly due to the fact that I have used my other shaving foam for many year
s and have never experienced the sensations you do with Original Mint source.

A winner with me and if you are looking for more info on this product and more from the Mint Source range visit their website at www.originalsource.co.uk and you can even register with the site and receive free samples if you live in the UK.

Have fun!

© JamesD22 2001 :o)

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