Organic Beard Balm - Woodland Breeze Scent

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After Shave & Beard Balm: Woodland Breeze

After Shave & Beard Balm: Woodland Breeze

Name: After Shave & Beard Balm: Woodland Breeze
Brand: Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve
SKU: balmshavwood
Price: 15.5 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (24 reviews)

Whether you are clean shaven, have a mustache, a bit of a scruff, or a beard, the skin on your face needs moisturizing. This skin-soothing cream, with a warm, woodsy scent, is great as an after shave balm to gently soothe freshly shaven skin or as a beard butter to conditioner the beard.

Size:

2 fl oz Jar

$15.50

Product Overview

Post-shave irritation is never a good thing. A nourishing after-shave balm can make the difference between a smooth, high-quality shave and one with razor burn and reddish bumps. This creamy, soft solid cream readily absorbs to gently soothe freshly shaven skin with a moisturizing balm that is alcohol-free and will not dry out sensitive facial skin. It is especially great during dry winter months.

This balm is also a great beard (or mustache) butter to moisturize and condition beard hair. Our shave blend contains a bit of beeswax (not as much as a typical beard balm) which helps tame and smooth flyaways to help style and shape the beard.

Virgin Coconut Oil is rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. Easily penetrating, nourishing, emollient, and protective, it is recommended for dry, flaky or irritated skin. It has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe and heal skin after shaving without clogging pores.

Unrefined Shea Butter, a great emollient, is perfect addition to an after-shave or beard balm. It moisturizes, helps fight blemishes, eases itchiness, prevents razor burn, deep conditions the skin and bear, and tames flyaways.

Jojoba Oil has a chemical make-up that resembles that of our own skin sebum (oil). It is considered nature's most effective natural moisturizer. After shaving, it soothes and conditions the skin, leaving it soft and smooth. When used on the beard it softens and conditions unruly hair and imparts a natural shine. Jojoba oil also helps keep beard dandruff at bay and provides relief from itching and flakiness.

Virgin Rosehips Oil is known to calm and soothe inflamed skin. The oil contains oleic and linoleic fatty acids both of which can help retain moisture in the skin and hair, help balance skin oil production, and sooth irritated or inflamed skin.

Our Woodland Breeze balm has a warm, woodsy scent.

Cypress essential oil has astringent properties
Juniper essential oil, a well known antiseptic, helps tone the skin
Due to its astringent properties, Bay Leaf essential oil is soothing to the skin and can help reduce the appearance of blemishes and promote a more clear complexion.

How To Use

As an After Shave Balm

Our shave balms are specifically designed to soothe the sore and irritated skin that occurs after shaving. Even if you don't feel the irritation, the uppermost layer of your skin will have lots of tiny abrasions and micro-cuts from the razor blade.

Right after shaving, rinse your face with cool water.
Gently dry the skin to remove excess water. It does not need to be completely dry--you want it to be a bit damp.
Take a small dime-size dollop of balm and rub it over your fingertips.
Starting from the bottom up, use your fingertips and gently massage the balm into the freshly shaved skin.
Don’t forget your neck.
Allow a few minutes for the balm to be fully absorbed.
Reapply after each shave.
The balm may also be used before shaving to help prevent irritation.

While it might be tempting to slather a thick layer of balm all over your face, especially if it feels irritated, more is not better! The balm should lightly cover all of the freshly shaved skin. If you apply too much, there will be too much to absorb into the skin which can result in a greasy feeling and blocked pores.

If you are unsure how much to use, start small. You can always add more until your learn what your unique face likes.

As a Beard Butter

Our shave blend is a leave-in conditioner that contains a bit of beeswax (not as much as a typical beard balm or wax) which helps tame and smooth flyaways to help style and shape the beard.

Natural Beard and Skin Care Beard Butter Balm

The balm ingredients work together to moisturize the skin, soften the beard hair, minimize itchiness, and give your beard a healthy shine.

Our beard butter is also great for mustache hair. Skin under a mustache is often neglected and can easily become dry and flaky.

Whether you are growing a new beard and only have a bit of scruff or your beard is exactly the right length for you, a beard butter does an excellent job keeping both the hair and the skin underneath moisturized.

Beard butter is best applied to a dry or barely damp clean beard.
Our beard butter is quite concentrated and little goes a long way so start with a small amount (about dime size) of beard butter. Obviously your beard length will determine the amount of balm needed, but you can always add more.
Scoop out the dime-size dollop with your finger.
Rub the balm between your hands to warm and soften it.
Apply the beard butter directly to your beard using your hands.
Work your fingers through your beard to distribute the butter evenly and don't forget the skin underneath.
Use a beard comb to distribute butter evenly throughout your beard.
Leave the beard butter in place for a few minutes or until it's fully absorbed.
You can style your beard as usual after the butter is absorbed.

Quick Tips:

Apply beard butter only to clean hair. Using the balm on a dirty beard will lead to buildup that can cause skin irritation and a very unhappy beard.
Be sure to wash your beard to remove the residue from a previous application before applying more beard butter.
More is NOT better. Too much conditioning balm can weigh your beard down, cause excess buildup, and give the beard a greasy look and feel.
Do not combine beard butter with other beard grooming products which can also lead to buildup and greasiness.
We suggest a beard comb since the butter washes out of a beard comb more easily than beard brushes.

If you work a beard butter down to the facial skin, you can use beard butter in place of beard oil. Beard butter is designed to keep your beard hairs hydrated and healthy but can also help the skin underneath your beard. But if you choose to use both, apply the beard oil to the skin first before using beard butter.

If you have very sensitive skin or are simply trying a new product for the first time, we always recommend doing a patch test.

For external use only. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Best if used within 6 months of opening.

FAQs

Effective, Feel Good Ingredients

The goal is simple: to Harness the Power & Simplicity of Nature® to cleanse, soothe, heal,  and protect your skin and hair!

Our unique formulas rely on moisturizing oils and butters, healing botanicals, and pure essential oils. We choose every ingredient with one end-result in mind….the BEST possible natural skin care for YOU!

Featured Ingredients

Organic Jojoba Oil

Golden Jojoba Oil, a liquid wax pressed from the jojoba seed, closely resembles our skin’s natural sebum. Lightweight and non-greasy, it helps balance oil production, soothe irritation, and lock in moisture. In hair care, it nourishes the scalp, adds shine, and helps reduce dryness, flaking, and breakage. Read More

Organic Juniper Berry Essential Oil

Juniper Berry essential oil brings a crisp, woody aroma that feels grounding and clarifying, promoting a renewed sense of well-being. Its mild astringent touch helps skin feel fresh, toned, and balanced. Topically, it offers comfort to tired muscles and tension‑prone areas. Read More

Organic Cypress Essential Oil

Cypress essential oil comes from the twigs and leaves of the evergreen cypress tree. Its fresh, woody scent feels clean and calming, while its naturally toning character helps the skin feel more balanced. In body care, it adds a light warmth that feels relaxing and refreshing. Read More

All Ingredients

Organic Virgin Coconut Oil*

Organic Beeswax

Organic Virgin Shea Butter*

Organic Jojoba Oil

Organic Rosehip Oil

Organic Bergamot Essential Oil

Organic Cypress Essential Oil

Organic Juniper Berry Essential Oil

Organic Bay Laurel Essential Oil

*Ingredient is Fair Trade Certified

Overall rating: 4.76 / 5 from 25 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Woodland Breeze After Shave & Beard Balm is praised for its pleasant woodsy scent and effectiveness in soothing and moisturizing both freshly shaven skin and beards.

Summary topics

Scent: 72%
Effectiveness: 24%

Review topics: ["skin","feels","smells","balm","burn"].

Review highlights

"The Woodlnd Breeze shave bomb smells incredible." — Brisha H.
"The scent is woodsy and masculine, and the balm leaves my faces well moisturized." — Sean
"Love the product and the scent - Woodland Breeze - don’t change it!" — Nathan R.

Reviews

Quality Product

"Smells great, helps with razor burn"

— Will P. (5/5)

Beard balm

"I bought this for my husband, and he really likes it. It moisturizes and it smells nice, but not overbearing, which is great because it's so close to the nose."

— Jamie M. (5/5)

Great Product

"I have been using this product for years and can’t imagine not having it. I forgot to use some after I shaved last week and I could tell. My skin felt tight and irritated which this product gets rid of. It smells great and leaves your face feeling moisturized after a shave. I recommend this product."

— Chris G. (5/5)

Enjoyable scent

"The scent is good but a little strong for something I'm putting in my beard. It does not leave my beard greasy which is a big plus. I would order it again but I might try new scents next time. 4.5 stars."

— John N. (4/5)

Wrong product

"Company sent the wrong product ordered, so let's see how they respond to the exchange."

— Joseph S. (3/5)

Husband loves this!

"Keeps face soft, husband really likes it"

— Michelle M. (5/5)

"My husband loves it and so do I. It smells amazing."

— Kaylee (5/5)

Favorite After Shave

"I love the smell and how you feel after a nice shave."

— Ryan S. (5/5)

"So far so good"

— William (5/5)

After shave balm

"Very good shave balm and pleasant scent, but some small beads in it are hard to melt"

— Geoff W. (4/5)

Q&A

Hello, Shaving 1-2 times per week, about how long will a jar of the after shave balm last? Also, would you describe the scent as mild or strong? Thanks!: Hi Marshall, Thanks for reaching out! It just depends on how much you are using with each shave, the length of time will be different for each person. Using a pea sized 1-2 times per week, the container should last you around 1-2 months! The scent of this product is mild and not overpowering :) I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and have a great day! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
Can I use this on my head after shaving or will it make me break out :/: Hi There, Thanks for your question! You can certainly use the shave balm on your head if it works for your skin type! I would start with a smaller amount than you think you might need or test it on an small patch of skin first if you are worried about breakouts occurring just to be cautious! Hope this helps! Please let me know if anything else is needed or if I can be of further assistance in any way. Have a great day! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
I use the Woodland Breeze Shave Balm every day, and absolutely LOVE it. However, as I get further down in the jar I notice that there are many small solid lumps in the product that don't dissolve easily when applied to the face. It takes extra rubbing to get them to dissolve into the skin. I actually have two questions here: 1) what causes the solid lumps, and 2) how is the best way to get rid of the solids? Best Regards, Nathan Rutherford n.rutherford@imeas.net cell - 678-315-9065: Hi There, Thanks for your question! The solid lumps tend to occur due to a sudden temperature change in the product. To get rid of the lumps before applying it to your skin, it is best to warm the product in your hands as the heat from your skin tends to be able to melt those bits down into a smoother consistency that is easier to apply! Hope this helps! Thanks again for reaching out and please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
Is this packaged in plastic or glass?: Hi There, Thanks for your question! Our Shave Balms are packaged in glass jars! We are 99% package free in our packaging! Hope this helps. Thanks again for reaching out and please contact us anytime with additional questions or concerns! -Christina, Chagrin Valley
This is described as "A creamy, soft solid". So, is it TSA compliant? In other words, can you put this in check-on luggage without having to take it out and put it in a plastic bag etc. for seperate screening?: You should be fine with travel. It is not a liquid, it is solid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What If My Natural Skincare Product Melts in Warm Weather?

Why Do Some Products Melt in Warm Weather?

We do not use synthetic stabilizers or waxes, so our delicate natural products packaged in glass jars and metal tins are sensitive to temperature changes.

While shipping during warm weather seasons presents a real challenge to our natural skin care company, we accept the challenge in order to maintain our standard of natural and nourishing skin care. We hope you agree.

During warm weather, products may soften or even melt as they sit in warm mail trucks, mailboxes, or on front porches.

The quality and healing properties of our products are not affected by melting.

On very sunny or warm days, BEFORE opening the jars or tins, place the items in your refrigerator for a few hours to allow them to harden, just in case they have melted in transit. If you open items, especially those in tins, to check if melting has occurred, they may spill and make a mess!

What To Do About Melting

Cream Deodorants

If you think that your balm-like deodorant is melted or runny, BEFORE opening the jar, pop it in the freezer for 10 - 15 minutes. As it begins to harden give it a stir (so that the solids do not sink to the bottom) and place it back in the freezer until firm!

Sometimes a cream deodorant can melt during warm transit and then slowly re-solidify before you receive it. This melting and slow cooling can result in a grainy feeling. If your deodorant feels grainy, simply melt it, mix thoroughly, and place it in the refrigerator until solid.

Since the stick deodorant are made with more beeswax, they are less sensitive to an increase in outside temperature.

Whipped Body Butters

Place a melted body butter in the refrigerator until firm.

Our hand-whipped process adds tiny air bubbles that increase the volume, just like whipping cream. If a whipped product melts, the air bubbles collapse and the volume is decreased.

So, although the jar was filled to the top initially, there will be less volume in the container (since it has deflated) and the container may actually look half full.

After cooling a melted Whipped Butter will be the consistency of our body balm and is still a great moisturizer.

Sugar Scrubs

If a Sugar Scrub melts, the oil may separate out a bit. Give it a good mix and place it in the refrigerator for about 10 to 15 minutes. As it begins to harden up give it another stir to disperse the sugars and place it back in the refrigerator. Once it's solidified and mixed it will be great to use! Again because it is a whipped product, the container may have less volume when the whipped butters melt.

Read more about melting products and what to do in our blog "Natural Skin Care Products Melt In Hot Weather."

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I Have Allergies What Natural Skincare Products Are Safe For Me?

Help! I Have Allergies

Trying to choose the right natural soaps or skincare products can be a bit overwhelming especially when you have allergies and/or skin sensitivities.

Since we proudly list every ingredient in all of our products, reading the ingredient list will help to eliminate ingredients that may cause you problems.

We always recommend doing a patch test before using any new products especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies.

We receive so many emails asking for help with allergies, we created categories in our “Help Me Choose” section to provide information for those with allergies or sensitivities to nuts, coconut, shea butter and gluten.

Check out our help me choose pages!!

If you are allergic or sensitive to any of the ingredients in our products, they may cause skin irritation. Even natural ingredients may cause sensitivities.

People with severe allergies--please note: If you have severe anaphylactic-type reactions to ANY of the ingredients in ANY of our products, please do not buy our products. We have dedicated soap rooms and product rooms that are kept meticulously clean, but we cannot guarantee against possible cross-contamination of individual ingredients.

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What are essential oils?

What Are Pure Essential Oils?

Have you ever enjoyed the scent of a fragrant flower or herb? The fragrance comes from potent, aromatic compounds called essential oils found in the flowers, stems, seeds, bark, roots, fruits, and other parts of plants. It often requires several pounds of a plant to produce a single bottle of essential oil.

Essential oils not only give plants their unique scents but also help lure plant pollinators and protect plants from insects and other predators.

The chemical composition of essential oils may provide valuable psychological and physical aromatherapeutic benefits for some people.

It is important to note that to be a true essential oil, the oil must be isolated from the plant material by physical means only. Essential oils are NEVER extracted using solvents.

Although synthetic fragrances or "nature identical" oils are available at a much lower cost, only natural plant essential oils will provide any aromatherapeutic benefits.

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What is Aromatherapy?

If you are pregnant or under a doctor's care for any medical condition, please consult your healthcare provider before using essential oils.

Pregnancy & Children: We do not provide information on the safety of essential oils during Pregnancy or for use in Children because the available information is very ambiguous and often contradictory. If you’re interested in using essential oils during pregnancy or with young children please do your own research and consult your doctor, midwife, or health care professional before use.

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Are Chagrin Valley Ingredients & Products USDA Certified Organic?

Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve is a USDA Certified Organic Company

The most important consideration in any business is its customers. Today's world of misleading claims, false advertising, and simple deception, often leaves consumers trying to discover the truth about personal products and their ingredients.

We want our customers to know that we are committed to transparency in everything we do.
We want our customers to know that when we say "organic," we mean it.
We believe that in becoming a USDA Certified Organic company, our customers do not have to wonder if we really use certified organic ingredients or if our organic products are truly organic.
So we choose to be a certified organic company and abide by the strict standards required for organic certification.

Some of my favorite products are made with ingredients that just do not exist as certified organic. Why? At this time there are no standards created for ingredients specifically used in the personal care product industry. Organic certification of personal care products is based on the organic food standards set by the National Organic Program of the USDA.

But since we are a certified organic company, we are required to submit documentation that even our "non-organic ingredients" were produced without the use of toxic pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sewage sludge, or irradiation.

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After Shave & Beard Balm: Woodland Breeze