How to shave plastic-free!

Yes ladies and gentlemen, learning how to shave plastic-free is possible. Read our blog and get excited! 🤩

Get started with plastic-free shaving

Almost everyone is used to the nice brightly colored plastic razors. These promise you the softest skin and often contain multiple blades close together. The disadvantage of this is that the blades often pull at the hairs, causing the hair to break off and not be neatly cut. That's why it sometimes feels like you have stubble after an hour. Also a disadvantage: a lot of plastic, frequent replacement, and it ultimately costs you a lot of money!

A Bamboo safety razor is therefore a great solution. The razor-sharp blades are safely incorporated into the razor and leave a super smooth feeling without skin irritation.

Read how and why this razor is a godsend

Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone who loves softness. This is why you 'should' (no, nothing is mandatory, but we like to make our point 😉) switch to a Safety Razor!

A good investment for you and the environment

The Bamboo Safety Razor lasts a long time! If you treat it carefully, it will last a lifetime! The blades are easy to replace and available online or at your local drugstore. And almost no waste. Store used blades in a sealed container and drop them off at a recycling center. No more plastic disposable razors in the bin. Hooray!

Super smooth result

Do you know that feeling? Done shaving, you turn around, and you already have stubble again. How is that possible?!
As mentioned above, some razors pull the hairs, causing them to not be neatly cut. It then feels like you immediately have stubble. A Safety Razor has one razor-sharp blade (provided you replace it regularly) which cuts the hairs evenly. The blades can be ordered separately and are easy to replace.

Suitable for all body parts

Beards, legs, armpits, and bikini lines! It might take 1 or 2 tries to get used to it (please be careful 😉), but once you're accustomed to this razor, it's truly THE solution for unnecessary plastic consumption, skin irritation, and spending a fortune on disposable razors!

Less skin irritation

Because the blade glides smoothly over the skin (let the razor do its work and don't press too hard), the chance of skin irritation and ingrown hairs is much lower. In combination with a nourishing shaving soap, the skin is minimally damaged and recovers due to soft and mild ingredients.

Plastic-free shaving soap

That big (often rusting) bottle of shaving gel/foam can go! A Shaving Bar is the solution for a plastic-free shave. The Bar is made with fantastic natural ingredients. Coconut oil, Shea Butter, Sunflower oil, and Aloe Vera are a perfect quartet in this Bar. The sulfate-free foam does not dry out the skin.

The soft foam spreads easily over the area to be shaved and makes it easy to shave. No mess or fuss with too much foam, but exactly what you need!

It also doesn't contain water. Many shaving soaps in cans contain some water. Hold the Bar under the (warm) tap for a moment and lather it up nicely in your hands. Spread the foam over the area to be shaved and shave as you normally would. You can also use the Bar directly on the skin.

In which direction should you shave your (legs)?

To start, always shave in the direction the hair grows. If you first shave (your leg) in this direction, the hair will already be reduced to a reasonable length, and your hair will have time to soften for the next step.

If you have very sensitive skin, it is good to be careful and keep a close eye on your skin. If this goes well, you can also shave against the direction of hair growth next time for an ultra-smooth result. 

Shaving tips: read and learn!

1. Make sure you only use the blade for yourself and do not share it with others; an infection is the last thing you want!
2. Exfoliate your bikini line before shaving. This prevents ingrown hairs.
3. You can shave your armpits in all directions!
4. Make sure you shave with a sharp blade. Did you know that you are more likely to cut yourself with a dull blade? Dull blades also pull at the hairs; that's how you know it's 'time'!
5. Shaving your beard? Rinse your blade regularly during shaving. Afterward, care for your beard with our delightful Beard & Body Bar.