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First Element

In short

Yes, First Element makes its products in Canada, in Midland, ON. It makes beard oil, beard balm, beard wash, shaving products, solid cologne, hair care. The company is Canadian owned. Founded in 2013.

First Element has made grooming products since 2013, covering beard oil, balm and butter, foaming beard wash, shaving products, solid cologne, hair care and tattoo aftercare. The company says its products are handcrafted in Canada with naturally derived ingredients and poured fresh in small batches to order. It also offers private label formulations for barbers, salons and spas, and is listed in Midland, Ontario.

Key facts

Brand name
First Element
Parent company
First Element
Products
Beard oil, beard balm, beard wash, shaving products, solid cologne, hair care
Made in
Midland, ONOntario
Where to buy
Online and private label for salons and shops
Canadian owned
Yes
Founded
2013
Website
firstelement.ca

Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction

Highlights

  • Each batch is poured fresh to order, and small businesses can have it under their own label.

Buying Personal Care made in Canada: what to check

  • 01Read the full ingredient list rather than front-of-pack words like "natural."
  • 02For sunscreen, look for a DIN or NPN on the package.
  • 03Ask whether the product is made in the brand's own space or by a contract maker, and where.
  • 04Choose refill or bulk formats when the maker offers them.

First Element: questions people ask

Where are First Element products made?

First Element makes its products in Midland, ON, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.

What does First Element make?

Beard oil, beard balm, beard wash, shaving products, solid cologne, hair care. The brand's website has the full, current range.

Is First Element a Canadian-owned company?

Yes. First Element is Canadian owned.

Where can I buy First Element?

Online and private label for salons and shops. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.

When was First Element founded?

First Element was founded in 2013.

Are there other Canadian-made brands like First Element?

Yes. Browse Personal Care for more Canadian makers, see other brands from Ontario further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.

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