November is world vegan month so at Agent Shave we thought we would celebrate by sharing top our 8 vegan shaving soaps and creams! 

Why Vegan?

There are many reasons why wet shavers may choose to 'go vegan'. 

Firstly and the most obvious choice for many is for the animals. By avoiding animal based products you are taking a stand against animal exploitation and cruelty. The production of meat and other animal products has a heavy environmental impact, so going vegan is also an effective way to reduce your environmental impact. For many this is a key factor in the decision to become and stay vegan.

Health is also a key factor when making a vegan life choice. For many making the vegan switch provides an opportunity to learn more about food nutrition, health impacts and skincare regimes. We all know that food plays a huge part in the vegan lifestyle, however to really consider yourself vegan you should be thinking about what clothes you wear, what toiletries and cleaning products you use. Because most vegan products contain natural ingredients, you are less likely to be exposed to toxins and chemicals.

Vegan Shaving Soap & Cream

Traditionally tallow (sodium tallowate) is used in shaving soaps, which is a by product of the meat industry. Many artisan brands in the wet shaving world have started to use a vegetable based form of stearic acid such as sustainably grown palm oil or cocoa butters to help create lather.

Rather than having to search ingredients listings, these our our top 8 vegan shaving soaps and creams:

1. Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CK-6 Vegan Shaving Soap

With over 14 scents to choose from, there is bound to be a Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CK-6 shaving soap for you! Produced in the USA, the CK-6 vegan formula shaving soap is made up of exotic butters, oils and waxes from around the world. Expect the slickest, thickest shaving soap formula with the ultimate post shave feel!

Not only do Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements produce vegan shaving soaps, they also have a range of vegan friendly shaving brushes too! 

2. Wickham Soap Co Vegan Shaving Soap

Artisan handmade in the UK, Wickham Soap Co shaving soap was developed due to the makers struggle with Psoriasis. The 1912 formula shaving soap was developed to be suitable for shavers with sensitive skin, paraben free, SLS free, lanolin free and vegan friendly.

Packed with conditioning oils, these sumptuous vegan shaving soaps produce a dense gloss lather and protective lubrication for your wet shave. 

3. Ariana & Evans VR1 Vegan Shaving Soap

Ariana and Evans are well known amongst the wet shavers for producing some of the best tallow shaving soaps in the world. This year Ariana & Evans have launched the new VR1 vegan shaving soap base has launched in the UK with 5 outstanding scents for your wet shave. Presenting a new standard in vegan shaving, the Ariana & Evans VR1 vegan shaving soap base produces a slick and ultimate density lather with impressive ingredients such as jojoba oil, rice milk and coconut milk.

4. Phoenix & Beau Vegan Shaving Soap

Phoenix & Beau vegan formula shaving soap is an opulent blend of skin loving oils, butters and vegetable stearic acid. Handmade with love in the UK, the sovereign range is fully vegan with 3 beautiful scents to choose from; Lavendula, Mentha and Wilderness. You won't want to miss these environmentally friendly shaving soaps that produce a wet shave with exceptional cushion and glide.

5. Zingari Man The Traditionalist Vegan Shaving Soap

Zingari Man The Traditionalist Vegan Shaving Soap has a classic sandalwood scent that is a firm favourite amongst wet shavers. Produced in the USA, The Traditionalist is the only vegan shaving soap available in the UK from Zingari Man. A vegan formula made with expertise and care, with your skin health as a main priority. 

6. The Goodfellas Smile AJ-1 Vegan Shaving Soap

The Goodfellas Smile are an Italian wet shaving brand with a new vegetable formula shaving soap suitable for vegan wet shaving. The AJ-1 superformula is a high performing shaving soap produced by hot saponification. Based on 4 pure oils, argan oil, jojoba oil, pure coconut oil and pure sweet almond oil, the result is a shave with outstanding protection, hydration and smoothness. 

7. Taylor of Old Bond Street Shaving Cream

Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream is vegetable based and does not contain any animal products. The organic shaving cream is certified as 95% is made from natural raw materials, thus kind on the environment whilst still providing an outstanding shave. Ideal for sensitive skin, Taylor of Old Bond Street organic is also paraben free, fragrance free and preservative free.

8. The Personal Barber Shaving Soap / Cream

The Personal Barber are Vegan friendly, made with high quality natural ingredients and no parabens make these exclusive small batch shaving soaps and creams a great choice. The rich cocoa butter has excellent moisturising properties which also protects your skin, allowing the razor to effortlessly glide over your skin during your shave.