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Alum stones have been used as an aftershave for centuries, and were popular with ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks for medicinal and dermatological properties. When you use the alum stone after shaving, the salt has a natural effect of toning the skin and acting as a styptic, which stops bleeding from minor cuts. It's also antibacterial, wards off acne and breakouts, and can prevent razor burn and ingrown hairs. This summer, I finally asked my husband Jarod to try it on his face so I could get his thoughts and see how it felt as an aftershave for a beard & face care routine. Here's...

Plastic free hair removal is a bit of an experimental process. I've been using Marimar's sugar wax pretty much since I met her back in 2017. We went to a zero waste meetup together and she made a batch to hand out to all our friends - I've been hooked ever since! As far as my shaving routine, I used a safety razor for the first time in 2016 and I remember being pretty intimidated at first, but now it's like second nature. The thing I love about both of these zero waste swaps is that they save me a ton of time and money...

So you’re taking matters into your own hands! Sugaring at home can save you time, money and - when you get the hang of it - be a little less painful. I’ve been making this sugar wax and waxing at home since high school so I’m here to spill my secrets and show you the ropes. Follow this blog to help make your experience as seamless as possible. What is Sugar wax? Sugar wax is an all natural hair removal that uses three ingredients: sugar, lemon juice, and water. The high sugar content allows for the sugar wax to be antibacterial...

A safety razor can be a little intimidating, but with a few helpful tips, they're an easy swap to make! Zero waste is all about simplifying your life by reducing your waste, right?  This is one of those switches that will take one more thing off your list of errands and save you money right off the bat. There’s certainly a learning curve to using one of these, but I promise you they will change your life.  Here’s a few of my favorite reasons to switch, followed by the answers to all your questions about safety razors. Saving money When...