Down to Earth Recharge Men’s Face Wash & Shaving Gel
Down to Earth Recharge Men’s Face Wash & Shaving Gel is a 2-in-1 foaming facial cleanser and shaving gel for normal, dry and sensitive skin. Formulated with Aloe Ferox, Bulbinella, Buchu, Green Tea and Oat Extract, it cleanses without stripping moisture while creating a smooth, lubricating lather for a comfortable shave. Silver winner for Best Shaving Product at the GQ Grooming Awards 2025.
R180.00
Down to Earth Recharge Men’s Face Wash & Shaving Gel 200ml combines daily facial cleansing and shaving preparation in one streamlined formula, designed particularly for normal, dry and sensitive skin.
As a face wash, its plant-derived cleansing agents help lift away daily dirt, sweat and excess oil without leaving the complexion feeling unnecessarily stripped or tight.
When used for shaving, the foaming formula creates a creamy, lubricating lather that helps the razor glide smoothly across the skin, reducing friction that can contribute to post-shave sensitivity, redness and razor irritation.
The formula combines Aloe Ferox and indigenous South African Bulbinella to soothe and hydrate, while Oat Extract helps condition the skin and contributes to a comfortable shaving surface.
Buchu, Green Tea and Calendula provide complementary botanical and antioxidant skincare benefits, while Jojoba Oil helps soften and condition both the skin and facial hair.
Recharge Face Wash & Shaving Gel is 99% natural and naturally derived, vegan and free from parabens, petrochemicals and synthetic fragrances. Its practical 2-in-1 format makes it ideal for simplifying a daily men’s grooming routine.
It was also awarded Silver for Best Shaving Product in the GQ Grooming Awards 2025.
Key Benefits
- 2-in-1 facial cleanser and shaving gel
- Designed for men’s daily skincare and shaving
- Suitable for normal, dry and sensitive skin
- Cleanses away dirt, sweat and excess oil
- Helps cleanse without stripping essential moisture
- Creates a creamy shaving lather
- Provides lubrication for smoother razor glide
- Helps minimise friction during shaving
- Helps reduce post-shave tightness and discomfort
- Helps soothe razor-irritated skin
- Contains hydrating Aloe Ferox
- With soothing South African Bulbinella
- Contains Buchu extract
- With antioxidant-rich Green Tea
- Contains conditioning Oat Extract
- With Calendula and Jojoba Oil
- Helps support the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Suitable for regular shaving
- 99% natural and naturally derived
- Vegan
- No parabens
- No petrochemicals
- No synthetic fragrances
- No animal testing
- Silver winner at the GQ Grooming Awards 2025
Why Choose Down to Earth Recharge Face Wash & Shaving Gel?
Recharge combines two everyday grooming essentials into one easy-to-use facial cleanser and shaving gel.
Gentle plant-derived surfactants cleanse away everyday impurities, while the rich lather provides the lubrication needed to help minimise friction between the razor and skin.
Aloe Ferox, Bulbinella, Oat Extract and Calendula provide soothing and conditioning benefits for skin prone to post-shave sensitivity, while Jojoba Oil helps soften the skin and facial hair.
Buchu, Green Tea, Rosemary and Tea Tree complement the formulation with botanical, purifying and antioxidant skincare benefits.
The result is a practical cleansing and shaving formula designed to leave the complexion feeling clean, refreshed, hydrated and comfortable.
Key Ingredients
Aloe Ferox
Aloe Ferox provides hydrating, cooling and soothing skincare benefits, helping comfort skin that feels sensitive or irritated during and after shaving.
Bulbinella
Bulbinella Leaf Juice is an indigenous South African botanical traditionally used in topical skincare. It provides soothing and skin-conditioning benefits that complement the formula’s post-shave care.
Buchu
Barosma Betulina (Buchu) is a South African botanical that complements the cleanser’s purifying and skin-conditioning properties.
Green Tea
Green Tea contains naturally occurring antioxidant compounds that help protect the skin against environmental oxidative stress and support a healthy-looking complexion.
Oat Extract
Oat Extract helps soothe and condition the skin while contributing to a comfortable, lubricated shaving experience.
Calendula
Calendula is traditionally used in botanical skincare for its soothing and conditioning properties, making it particularly suited to freshly shaved or sensitive skin.
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba Oil helps soften and condition both the skin and facial hair without leaving an excessively greasy feel.
Trehalose
Trehalose helps support moisture retention, complementing the cleanser’s hydrating ingredients and helping reduce the tight feeling that can follow cleansing.
Ingredients
Aqua, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Trehalose, Bulbine Frutescens (Bulbinella) Leaf Juice, Avena Sativa (Oat) Meal Extract, Barosma Betulina (Buchu) Leaf/Twig Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Calendula Officinalis Seed Oil, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, *Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Levulinic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Citric Acid.
*Certified organic ingredients
99% natural & naturally derived.
Vegan product.
Directions for Use
To Cleanse: Pump into wet hands and massage into a soft lather. Apply gently to the face and neck, massage over the skin to lift impurities and rinse thoroughly with water.
To Shave: Pump into wet hands and work into a rich, creamy lather. Apply generously to the areas being shaved. For a closer shave, work the lather into the facial hair using gentle upward circular motions to help lift the hairs.
Shave in the direction of hair growth and rinse thoroughly.
Follow with Down to Earth Recharge Men’s Face Moisturiser & Aftershave Soother.
Suitable For
- Men’s skincare and grooming
- Normal skin
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Skin prone to shaving irritation
- Regular facial shaving
- Daily facial cleansing
- Cleansing and shaving with one product
- Skin prone to post-shave tightness
- Facial hair requiring conditioning before shaving
Warnings & Precautions
For external use only.
Avoid direct contact with the eyes. Rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs.
Contains essential oils including Rosemary, Patchouli, Tea Tree and Peppermint. Sensitive or reactive skin may benefit from patch testing before regular use.
Do not use on severely irritated, damaged or infected skin.
Use a clean, sharp razor and avoid repeatedly shaving over the same area where possible to help minimise irritation.
Discontinue use if persistent irritation or sensitivity develops.
Product Information
- Brand: Down to Earth
- Product: Recharge Men’s Face Wash & Shaving Gel
- Size: 200ml
- Product Type: 2-in-1 facial cleanser & shaving gel
- Skin Types: Normal, dry & sensitive
- Key Botanicals: Aloe Ferox, Bulbinella, Buchu, Green Tea & Calendula
- Other Key Ingredients: Oat Extract, Jojoba Oil & Trehalose
- Natural & Naturally Derived: 99%
- Certified Organic Ingredients: Yes
- Vegan: Yes
- Synthetic Fragrance: No
- Parabens: No
- Petrochemicals: No
- Animal Testing: No
- Use: Facial cleansing & shaving
- Award: Silver – Best Shaving Product, GQ Grooming Awards 2025
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Keep securely closed when not in use.
