Used with hot water and a good quality shaving brush, even a small amount will produce a thick creamy lather. The combination of brush, hot water and natural ingredients will soften and lift the beard in preparation for the razor blade and leave your facial skin feeling soft and supple. Ideal for normal skin. Uses rare, precious essential oil fragrance. A sensuous woody aroma. Exotic peppery wood & spiciness. Contains no parabens or mineral oils. Kind to skin and the environment.