More and more people are looking to reduce their ecological footprint, which logically makes zero waste shaving more popular. Indeed, traditional shaving products, such as disposable razors and commercial shaving foam cans, generate a considerable amount of non-recyclable plastic waste. Adopting more sustainable shaving practices not only reduces our environmental impact, but also saves money in the long term and allows you to enjoy a more pleasant and skin-friendly shaving experience.
Don’t know where to start? Whether you simply want to keep a clean and flawless beard or mustache or remove all the hair, here are practical tips to get you started by adopting the eco-friendly alternatives available on the market and promoting good habits for a greener shaving routinesoft skin and tons of less waste.
Opt for a reusable safety razor
THE stainless steel or brass safety razors are sustainable and only generate metal blades that can be recycled as waste. Unlike disposable plastic razors, they can also last a lifetime with proper maintenance. And above all, the price invested will be quickly amortized compared to rechargeable blades or classic razors that need to be changed every month, or even every week. There is also the shavette (or straight razor) with wooden handle if you just want to sculpt and reshape the beard or mustache. To extend the life of your razor blades, we simply advise you to Rinse and dry them after each use. You can also invest in a blade sharpener to keep them sharp longer. This will reduce the frequency of replacement and associated waste.
Choosing a zero waste shaving soap for a healthy and natural shave
No need to resort to irritating white shaving to avoid disposing of several bottles of polluting shaving products each year (shaving foam, cream, gel, etc.) and packed with irritating, sometimes controversial chemical ingredients. Often packaged without plastic in recyclable or compostable materials (cardboard or aluminum), organic and solid shaving soap allows you to load less of the bathroom trash without changing your shaving routine too much. In addition to being very practical to use, it is not only better for the environment, but also for the skin thanks to its natural and moisturizing ingredients. Enough to display soft and radiant skin naturally!
To go even further in your eco-friendly shaving, choose a bar of soap. without palm oil like the one from the Comme Avant brand which can also be used on the body and face to save a little space around the sink.
Use an eco-friendly, zero-waste shaving brush
A shaving brush with a wooden or bamboo handle and natural bristles environmentally friendly is an essential. It allows shaving soap to be applied more efficiently, which helps to create a rich, creamy foam while reducing irritation linked to the passage of the blade. This accessory therefore not only improves the shaving experience, but also helps reduce waste, as it will last for years.
Adopt a natural and sustainable pre-shave and after-shave
Whether to prepare the skin or soothe razor burn, there is no shortage of options for zero waste shaving. To prepare the skin before shaving, use a homemade natural scrub pour eliminate dead cells and limit the appearance of ingrown hairs. To do this, mix 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, apply in circular motions to damp skin, focusing on the areas to be shaved and rinse with water. lukewarm. Then, apply a warm towel to the area to be waxed to thoroughly open pores and remove as much hair as possible (or shave after showering!).
As for aftershaves, there are in solid form or in glass bottle made from natural ingredients and without plastic packaging. However, the simplest thing is toopt for organic vegetable oilsuch as hemp oil, jojoba oil or sweet almond oil, or for gel d’aloe veravery moisturizing (to be avoided if allergic to latex or liliaceae), to soothe your skin while minimizing your environmental impact. Castor oil will help the beard grow faster. Finish with a zero waste moisturizer of your choice to hydrate.