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Shaving for a better world?
It's true that changing your shaving habits could improve your health, reduce your environmental impact and it may even increase your chances of a hot date!!

THE DIRT
Conventional shaving creams often contain some pretty nasty ingredients many of which contribute to far more than shaving rash!

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate: a skin irriating surfactant that is linked with eczema, mouth ulcers and liver and gastrointestinal toxicity. It is a teratogen (causing developmental defects) and is toxic to aquatic organisms.

Propylene Glycol: there are various types of propylene glycol, most of which have some level of toxicity.  It is easily absorbed into the skin and associated with chronic liver and kidney dysfunction in addition to skin irritation..... it's best avoided.

TEA: A known mutagen (causes DNA changes) this substance is often contaminated with 1, 4 Dioxane; a human carcinogen.

Propylparaben and methylparaben: Endocrine disrupting chemicals that have been linked with breast cancer and allergies.

Quaterium-15: 
A
common cause of dermatitis, this compound also off-gases formaldehyde, a known carcinogen.


Do you get a stinging feeling when you slap aftershave on?
You are more than likely causing daily skin irritation. Some studies even suggest this can lead to leathery damaged skin!

G SPOT

I've always liked a Clean shaven man.........all the better if he is all natural and eco-friendly too.


COME CLEAN

Clean up your act with these great natural shaving ideas.................

Elemental Skincare  produce a delightful aftershave face cream, based on macadamia and coconut oils which contains 77% organic ingredients. The aftershave spritzer is a certified organic blend of flower waters with a light scent so that you can smell as good as you look.

Miessence offer a certified Organic shaving gel with Organic aloe vera leaf juice to soothe, protect and moisturise. There is also a calming aftershave balm.  You can buy online worldwide.

Nui Organics shaving cream with Lemon Mertyl, Eucalyptus and Tea tree in a organic coconut oil base. A very fresh and healthy start to the day.

Botani have a multipurpose Purify Facial Cleanser that is a gentle gel cleanser, toner and shave gel in one. If you suffer from ingrown hairs or irritated skin try the Rescue acne cream too. Botani also offer a men's starter pack for all your manly needs!

Eyre Biobotanics Absolute Shaving System is a unique two-part application for sensitive skin. The lemon mertyl oil followed by the kunzea shaving cream delivers the closest and most comfortable shave possible.

Check out Razer Saver at Sustainable Village. This clever little razer sharpener gives you 130 shaves per razer blade!  We figure if 10 000 'Cleanies' take up this blade sharpening habit we could save around 50,000 razers from landfill each year.


For more ideas on Eco-friendly products check out our Online Directory. We only list the best and safest products around.