Original Source Lime Shave Gel

I hate shaving, I hate the mundanity of it, I hate the cuts, I hate the fact I have to! On top of all that I am useless at it, which considering I have been doing it for 30 years, is pretty poor really. Generally I use an electric razor but every now and then, about twice a month I have a 'proper' shave. I have never found a razor I liked, and never found a shaving foam/cream/gel I liked, until now! I do like the Original Source range, the shower gels and the shampoo's so when I saw a shaving gel, I thought I would give it a try. Packaging: Green, recyclable can, very green in fact, with the ... more

Original Lime Source – Pure Lime Shave Gel This shaving gel smells good enough to eat! It has a wonderful zesty aroma, which when used, leaves the skin feeling refreshed and invigorated and in good condition. I originally purchased this product for my husband but after taking one whiff of the can, I could not resist using it myself (not for my face I hasten to add!). As most people who are familiar with the Original Source range of products will know, they were inspired by the bush remedies of Ellen Wakeman, who was the daughter of a missionary from New South Wales, Australia. The story ... more

Well, there's not many Original Source products left that I haven't written an opinion now. I'm obsessed. They're just so fruitily refreshing, and the Lime shaving gel is no exception. Lime is well known as a refreshing essential oil and is supposed to be good for the skin, so it makes sense to use this in shaving products, which are used first thing in the morning. All the Original Source products use essential oils rather than artificial fragrances, and the quality shows in use. The products come in rather plain packaging, which you either like or not. In the case of the lime products, not ... more

Yum yum yum! Now, i know you're not actually meant to eat the stuff and i promise I don't, but the smell is so good! I've tried nearly all the original source range now and I love ll of it, but my favourites have to be all the lime ones! MMMMMmmmmm!!!! :) NICE! Not only does it smell unbelievable lovely, it's fresh and fruity too! It smells of lime - which is unusual for many bathroom products. It's also actually works as a shaving gel! It's good for all skin types, including sensitive skin and works really well at removing hairs! Another winner for original source! ... more