There are brands that try to do everything right. Who have a vision and live it with passion. You notice it when you hold the product in your hands, use it and experience it, when you see the ingredient list. You can almost smell the craft. We are always looking for such brands and we have a number of them in our range. SA.AL&CO is one of them. We want our customers to be introduced to the best products on the market and that's why we want to bring this brand to your attention. It is really different from the products you are used to.
Maybe you have seen it before or even bought it. Many people first recognize it by the separately spelled name. But surely most recognize it by the beautifully designed packaging made of brushed aluminum. So what makes this brand so special? And where does it come from. We'd like to tell you more about that.
The story behind SA.AL&CO
It all started with Istvan Laszloffy who began his career in finance but was anything but happy here. He secretly had a desire to build something of his own. When he started working in Budapest at a family business making shoes and gloves, he became inspired by what it means to make truly beautiful products. Together with the emerging market for genuine craft and his interest in skincare for men, he came up with the idea for a skincare brand. He joined forces with his best friend Michael Sarnitz and set up shop in Vienna, Austria. Here SA.AL&CO was born, which consists of the initials of both friends' last names. CO in this case stands for friends, family and employees who all contributed.
The idea behind SA.AL&CO is to offer a sophisticated alternative to the standard skin products on the market. Only focus for quality and reliability of the product for every man, combined with a modern and masculine look.
The unquestionable quality of the ingredients
Surely what sets the products apart are the ingredients. All products are made from the Alpine spring water from Tyrol. Also, all products are certified as natural and even vegan. The packaging is made of 99% recycled material.
Not to mention the concentration. Where other brands put only a small concentration of active ingredients in their products, SA.AL&CO really does it differently. The products are highly potent but never aggressive. Thanks to use of a consistent blend of essential oils, all products have the same subtle and fresh scent.
The standard is pretty high at SA.AL&CO. This is evident in the small batches they make. The products are never made in large numbers, but always in small batches to keep the quality as high as possible.
The industrial and modern look
The packaging and look of the products should obviously suit the modern man, but also the very premium quality of the products themselves. The design of the products is elegant, tough and chic.
The packaging is rugged and brushed aluminum. Incredibly sturdy, masculine and a gem in any bathroom. The recycled aluminum manages to protect the products well and make ingredients retain their quality longer.
Each package also features the batch number, for example, so that as a customer you always know that you have a recent product in your hands. In our warehouse, these products stand out among all the plastic jars. We think it's incredibly cool!
Our favorite products from SA.AL&CO
Of course, one of the best things about our job is trying different products. For us, SA.AL&CO's products were something special. It stuck out well. Standing out is hard these days with so much choice.
But when you put so much dedication and care into your work then you are going to see that reflected in the results. Out of the entire range, there are a few products we like the most.
SA.AL&CO Intense Moisturizer
Ever suffer from dry or dull skin? Then this is the product you need to use. Obviously, you won't have dry skin anymore but it actually makes your skin supple and tight.
This is because there is a high concentration of hyaluronic acid in the product, a building block to keep our body flexible and hydrated. It binds to and holds the water in our skin. It is also found in our own bodies and has great restorative power.
A product we still use and does much more than the average moisturizer.
SA.AL&CO Hand Wash
A brave move to develop a hand soap. Something you wouldn't easily look for in men. That is why we think this Hand Wash is especially suitable. The strong aluminum bottle looks tough on your countertop or bathroom cabinet, ready to be used. We love the mix of cleansing and soothing.
After all, you can wash your hands five times a day, but won't get dry hands easily because it contains nourishing ingredients. Right now, we are even giving 50% off this Hand Wash.
SA.AL&CO Calming Aftershave Balm
Also a moisturizer but still different. As far as we are concerned, this product fills the gap between aftershave balms and moisturizers. After all, it's pretty crazy, an aftershave balm softens the skin after shaving but does not actively moisturize the skin the rest of the day. And many moisturizers do not soothe and calm just enough.
The Light moisturizer & Aftershave balm has the perfect combination for men looking for a light moisturizer and something for after shaving. Ingredients like Shea butter, Zinc PCA, Cocoa Butter and Aloe Vera soothe the skin after an intense shave and hydrate the skin enough during the rest of the day. A real winner for us!
No fuss with SA.AL&CO
At SA.AL&CO, the product speaks for itself. They don't do all kinds of commercial promotions and have no secret formula. They are transparent and just make their products really well. A real no nonsense brand. We can really appreciate that. Also, with the products you don't have to start following a different routine for your external care. You can just use each product the way you want to use it. Easy and fast.
It has only been around since 2014, but has already left quite a footprint in the world of men's outer care. If this becomes the new standard, many other brands have a lot of work to do.