March 21, 2016

Shave Oil makes finals of Beauty Shortlist Awards

Shave oil - finalist in the Beauty Shortlist awards

Although well established in Thailand and southeast Asia, the Siam Botanicals brand is relatively new to the UK and the EU, where the natural skincare industry is growing rapidly. A few months ago, we decided to put our head above the parapet by entering a couple of our top-selling products into the Beauty Shortlist Awards. The Beauty Shortlist is one of the UK’s top beauty blogs, so it was a good opportunity for us to increase awareness of our products and reach more potential customers who are interested in natural and organic skincare.

All the winners were announced last week – see the full list here – and we were thrilled to discover that our Gentlemen of Siam Shave Oil had been made a finalist in the ‘Best Shaving Product’ category!

We’re giving ourselves a little pat on the back – and we might even pour ourselves a nice glass of something fizzy!

glass of champagne to celebrate!

Don’t mind if I do! Photo by Yi Wang / CC BY-SA

OK, so we didn’t win an actual gong – this time – but for a newcomer entering awards in the UK for the first time, it’s a real achievement to make the shortlist, especially when other entrants include such mega brands as Liz Earle (owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance), REN (owned by Unilever), Neal’s Yard (founded in 1981) and Weleda (which is represented in over 50 countries).

We’re keen to build on this important breakthrough – and we have some exciting plans in the pipeline, which include another foray into the world of awards and an industry event. Watch this space for details…!

Click here to buy our organic lemongrass & tea tree shave oil, which has been certified by COSMOS and retails at ฿590 for 24g (up to 100 shaves).

October 6, 2015

REVIEW: Lemongrass & Tea Tree Shave Oil

Our weekend got off to a great start on Friday, when Del Brown of UK-based website Del Brown Approved published his review of our Lemongrass & Tea Tree shave oil.

Del is a self-proclaimed ‘ingredient scrutiniser’ with a passion for natural and organic skincare, so he certainly knows his stuff. He is a respected skincare blogger and his reviews are always very thoroughly researched, so we were very keen to hear his feedback.

As expected, his first port of call was the ingredients list. He quickly noted that there was ‘not a synthetic additive in sight. No artificial perfume, colourings or preservatives. 97% of the total ingredients are certified organic.’

Satisfied that the ingredients met his high standards he gave the shave oil a try, even going so far as to shave his head with it! The great thing about this oil is that it is very versatile, as Del discovered when he ‘went a bit rogue’:

‘With an ingredient list this good, it would have been a sin just to use it as a shave oil.  So, I tried it as a beard and face oil and it is amazing!  As a beard oil, the combination of ingredients meant I only required a couple of drops, brushed into my beard, to give it a healthy, glossy, soft look and feel.  I also used a couple of drops at night as a face oil and my face was left feeling smooth, hydrated and calm.’

What man wouldn’t appreciate a multi-tasking product like this?!

Del concludes:

‘I really like the philosophy of Siam Botanicals. They do not use ANY synthetic ingredients, are cruelty free, committed to responsible sources and where possible, use local providers. So if you’re already a fan of using shave oils, you should certainly add this one to your try list. A highly practical, multi-tasking oil, packed full of skin benefiting ingredients. Fully Del Brown Approved!

Read the full review here; click here to buy or find out more about our shave oil.

June 1, 2015

Gentlemen of Siam – our new men’s range

Did you know we now have a men’s range of products called Gentlemen of Siam? They would make a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for man in your life. And in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and many other countries, Father’s Day is fast approaching – it’s on 21st June, so you still have time to place an order! If your dad has a beard then get him one of these Ultimate Grooming Kits. If you are looking for something a little different to gift your dad or husband check out this website WoodPursuits.com.

First up, the pre-shave face wash:

Clary Sage pre-serum_facewash_95g

 

Let’s face it, not many men find the time to give their face a really good cleanse, so this gentle face wash is ideal. A squirt or two massaged into the face while they’re in the shower will remove dirt and excess oil, preparing the skin for shaving (or simply for the application of a moisturiser or face serum).

Next, our Lemongrass and Tea Tree shave oil:

COSMOS organic certificationLemongrass & Tea Tree shave oil

This 100% natural blend provides superior glide for a close, smooth and satisfying shave, while seven organic seed oils hydrate, protect and nourish the skin. The naturally antiseptic and antibacterial properties of tea tree and lemongrass take care of nicks and cuts – but being able to see where you’re shaving (instead of having a faceful of foam) also minimises such accidents.

It also carries the new COSMOS Organic certification:

And has appeared in British GQ magazine:

Siam Botanicals shave oil in GQ magazine

 

Aftershave balm

If you haven’t tried a shave oil before, give it a go. We’ve already received some rave reviews! You only need a few drops each time, so this 24g bottle will last for around 100 shaves. It’s also a great moisturiser or aftershave oil, so it’s an excellent all-rounder for men who don’t like to fuss and faff with lots of bottles, pots and tubes!

If he does prefer a separate aftershave product, our balm fits the bill:

Rubbing a little of this lightly scented balm into the face post-shave will soothe the skin and leave it feeling hydrated and nourished.

Have you tried a product from our Gentlemen of Siam range? Let us know what you think in the comments below!