With its eye-catching Teal colour this Reusable Safety Razor brings a touch of eco style to the bathroom.

Its design has been precision engineered to give a smooth and comfortable shave every time, helping even beginners avoid cuts and nicks when shaving.

And its ergonomic handle has a textured, slip-resistant grip and it is perfectly balanced for ease of use.

Makers Jungle Culture have recently reduced the size of the packaging for these Safety Razors by a massive 35%, making them even more sustainable by design. They now come in a more compact box with x10 double-sided razor blades included.

Unlike the plastic 'disposable' ones, the Safety Razor is meant to be used again and again. The only bit that will need replacing is the razor blade.

To fit a new blade is straightforward; simply unscrew the head and as you do so, watch it rise. Put the razor blade in place and then secure it by retightening the head again (instructions are included in the box).

And once it comes to the end of its life, it's worth remembering that this Safety Razor is made of brass alloy with a chrome plating, both of which are widely recylable.

This is in contast to moulded plastic "disposable" razors, which are not recyclable. Not even the razor blades can be extracted from these and recycled because they are embedded in plastic. Indeed, every single plastic razor ever made is still around today - in landfill or at the bottom of our oceans.

So, if you shave, this single sustainable swap could cut down on your plastic usage in one easy move!

Reusable Safety Razor: Teal

Name: Reusable Safety Razor: Teal
Brand: Jungle Culture
SKU: Jungle-RazorTeal

SKU: Jungle-RazorTeal

£25.00

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By Jungle Culture

1 x Metal Safety Razor (Teal)

1 x Pack of 10 double-sided razor blades

1 x Recycled kraft paper box

Weight: 210g

Dimensions: 12cm x 6cm x 2.3cm

Why we love Jungle Culture... The ethical homeware company started their fight back against plastic use in everyday life with reusable straws in 2018. Their range has now extended to a brilliant collection of simple and stylish sustainable homeware, which they source from small and individual makers from around the world.
When used properly a safety razor promises a cleaner, smoother shave with less chance of irritation of the skin. However, it takes a little bit of practise at first, if you're not used to using one.

Prepare the skin with warm water and your choice of shaving soap or oil to soften.

Pull the skin taut and keep it tight while you shave. If you're shaving your face, you may need to also angle your neck to help achieve a tightness.

Use the razor at a 30-40 degree angle to the skin and try and maintain this. Don't press down or add extra pressure.

Notice which way your hairs grow and shave with the grain. Shaving against the hair growth can cause ingrowing hairs and irritation.

Don't drag the razor across your skin. Use short, straight strokes on one small patch, lift then resume on the next patch.

After shaving, apply cold water and then a post-shaving balm of your choice.
Reusable Safety Razors:

A Safety Razor uses a single double-edge blade.

This design of razor first became popular in the early 1900s as it allowed people to shave themselves safely at home. Before that, most had relied on professionals as razors were difficult to use and maintain.

Today, safety razors use the same basic design as the original. The single double-edge blade is easily fitted in the head of the razor which is then screwed back on to the handle.

'Disposable' Razors

Since the 1970s these mainly plastic razors have become increasingly popular around the world. However, no parts of these razors can be reused and so they have become synonymous with our throwaway culture. In the UK in 2018 alone, some 5.5 million people were using a disposable razor - all of which were made of hard moulded plastic, and were headed for landfill where they would not biodegrade.

Yes they're disposable in that you can throw them away, but they definitely do not disappear!

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