A multi-step beauty routine can be a pleasant sort of ritual — cleansing, toning, moisturizing, priming, concealing — but sometimes it's nice to keep things simple, too. This is especially true for the fellas in our lives: They're into looking well-groomed, but they want the process to be as effortless as possible. So, we were happy to make like Christmas elves and introduce them to Alterna's Bamboo line of 2-in-1 products, especially the shampoo-body wash and conditioner-shaving cream.
We've long been fans of the sustainable company's hair products, so we were especially curious to see what they've cooked up in the men's arena. The verdict? These multi-tasking goodies are definite musts. The scents are just earthy enough to be warm and inviting, and when used as shaving lotion, the conditioner left skin soft and smooth. Made from organic bamboo and hemp seed oil, the line is ideal for a man (or a borrowing babe) with eco-conscious tendencies and an aversion to overdoing it in the grooming department. Now, if we could just make our own daily routines this easy...
Alterna Bamboo Invigorating Shampoo & Body Wash, $18, and Nourishing Conditioner & Shaving Cream, $18, available at Folica. Find products at a local salon here.