Caring about the environment doesn’t have to mean looking like something this side of Grizzly Adams.  And in a land of plastic razors and paraben-infused lotions, it’s hard to know where to start.  You want to keep things green and smooth, but it’s hard to pick up the plastic when the EPA reports that two billion disposable razors ending up in landfills each year.  But not to worry. Check out our look at the best products to get your greenest shave!

Preserve Triple Razors

The world of eco-shaving agrees on one thing – the Preserve Triple Razors are some of the best green razors out there.  The fully-recyclable handle is made from post-consumer plastic, including Stonyfield Farm yogurt cups.  The packaging doubles as a reusable travel case and can be returned for recycling using the company’s postage-paid label.   

Sabeco Solar-Powered Razor

Want to use an electric razor but want to still keep it green?  This solar-powered razor takes 8-12 hours to fully recharge from sunlight.  It is cordless “with pop-up trimmer and patented Double-Reciprocating Head System engineered to flex with the foil heads to closely follow the contours of your head, face and neck.”

Olive Oil

Yup, plain and simple olive oil.  Planet Green introduces us to a great tutorial to shaving with simple olive oil.  The best choice for shaving is pure extra virgin olive oil.  A little goes a long way to protecting your skin from nicks and cuts and you don’t need to use aftershave.  How cool is that?

Nufree Soy Hair Remover

Want to avoid shaving altogether?  Nunei Harrington, our favorite organic aesthetician, recommends Nufree, a line of completely soy-based hair removers.  It acts like a wax but doesn’t attach to the skin.  It is a completely botanical, cruelty-free, and clinically tested.

EO Shaving Cream

This line of creams, lotions, and splashes are available in unscented with coconut milk, lavender with aloe, or tea tree with menthol.  EO are USDA certified organic products free of parabens and harsh ingredients.

Pacific Shaving Oil

Want to skip the shaving cream altogether?  This product gets high marks from eco-bloggers.  As Mindful Momma reports, “It goes on super smooth and it leaves your skin feeling very soft afterward.  It helps prevent nicks and razor burn too!  I'm a total convert!”  It is made from natural essential oils like tangerine peel, grapefruit peel, aloe vera and more.  The company also plants a tree for every bottle sold.

Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Milk by John Masters Organics

This one is for the ladies.  This product has a great consistency and absorbs very quickly – you don’t have to spend a lot of time airing out your bod after application.  Made with certified organic ingredients, the blood orange detoxifies and promotes collagen, while milk thistle extracts provide an antioxidant to smooth and nourish your skin. 

Men’s Stock Aftershave

This tingly aftershave from Aubrey Organics offers a cool, tingly sensation in sandalwood, cedar, or bergamot scent.  It is also vegan and cruelty-free!

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