{"product_id":"castle-forbes-cedarwood-and-sandalwood-aftershave-balm-150ml","title":"Castle Forbes Cedarwood \u0026 Sandalwood Aftershave Balm 150ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery operation requires a close-out protocol. The Castle Forbes Cedarwood \u0026amp; Sandalwood Aftershave Balm is the designated post-mission asset to complement its matching shaving cream — formulated to restore, neutralise, and protect once the work is done. The same signature essential oils. The same uncompromising standard. Deployed at a different stage of the brief.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFragrance Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eScented with \u003cstrong\u003eJuniperus Virginiana\u003c\/strong\u003e (Virginian Cedarwood) and \u003cstrong\u003eSantalum Spicatum\u003c\/strong\u003e (Australian Sandalwood) essential oils — sustainably sourced, naturally derived, and identical in character to the matching shaving cream. The application is brief and purposeful: a dry, fresh-hewn cedarwood presence grounded by warm sandalwood. As the balm absorbs, the scent settles quietly — present without announcing itself, which is precisely as it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecovery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formulation centres on a \u003cstrong\u003eWitch Hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana) distillate base\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing gentle astringency that closes pores and calms surface inflammation without stripping the skin. \u003cstrong\u003eAloe Barbadensis\u003c\/strong\u003e (aloe vera) reinforces the recovery action — reducing razor burn, neutralising redness, and restoring hydration to compromised skin. \u003cstrong\u003eGlycerin\u003c\/strong\u003e functions as a humectant, binding moisture in the upper layers. The silicone-derived emollients — \u003cstrong\u003eCyclopentasiloxane\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDimethicone\u003c\/strong\u003e — contribute the non-greasy, smooth finish that distinguishes this balm from heavier post-shave products. Absorption is rapid; the finish is clean and powdery. Two to three drops is a sufficient field measure; a 150ml bottle represents several months of consistent deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cedarwood (Juniperus Virginiana — Virginia, USA) \u0026amp; Sandalwood (Santalum Spicatum — Australia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Actives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Witch Hazel Distillate, Aloe Vera, Glycerin, Cedarwood \u0026amp; Sandalwood Essential Oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-greasy, fast-absorbing, lightly powdered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recyclable PET flip-top bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paraben-free, no added alcohol, no added colourants, not tested on animals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplete The Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe designated recovery companion to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/castle-forbes-cedarwood-and-sandalwood-shaving-cream-200ml\"\u003eCastle Forbes Shaving Cream Cedarwood and Sandalwood 200ml\u003c\/a\u003e. Together they form a complete Cedarwood \u0026amp; Sandalwood shaving system — consistent in character from the first application of lather to final skin conditioning. Precede the shave with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/castle-forbes-preshave-gel-pre-shave-150ml\"\u003eCastle Forbes Pre-Shave Gel 150ml\u003c\/a\u003e for a fully optimised protocol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Brand: Castle Forbes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1996 at the 6,000-acre Castle Forbes estate in Aberdeenshire — ancestral seat of the Chief of Clan Forbes — the brand began as the world's smallest perfumery, founded by Lady Forbes and master perfumer Andrew French. Built on Haute Parfumerie principles, with a focus on sustainably sourced essential oils, small-batch production, and exacting formulation standards, Castle Forbes became a recognised leader in the global luxury wet-shaving market. The aftershave balm range was developed to extend the same philosophy beyond the shave itself — completing the protocol with the same quality of materials and intent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAqua, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Distillate Water, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, PEG\/PPG-18\/18 Dimethicone, Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Linalool, Carbomer, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood Essential Oil), Citric Acid, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood Essential Oil), Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Farnesol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Castle Forbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53614809284935,"sku":"CF-AB-CDS-150","price":33.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/0361\/9143\/files\/castle-forbes-cedarwood-and-sandalwood-aftershave-balm-150ml-1.png?v=1774794623","url":"https:\/\/agentshave.co.uk\/products\/castle-forbes-cedarwood-and-sandalwood-aftershave-balm-150ml","provider":"Agent Shave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}