It’s not just the safety razors and double razor blades that are climate-smart due to their recyclable properties. Shaving soaps in jars are also a climate-smart choice. However, this election has not received the same attention it deserves. Therefore, let’s highlight why shaving soap in a bowl is a much more climate-smart choice than shaving foam in a spray bottle.
Spray cans, an environmental villain!
Shaving foam on a spray bottle involves the use of aerosol cans that require propellants to operate. Not only are these cans more difficult, if not impossible, to recycle compared to containers that only contain, for example, metal, wood, porcelain or plastic; They can also contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions during the manufacturing process.
Additionally, the spray cans often contain a mixture of chemicals that, when not handled properly, can be harmful to the environment when disposed of. Something that is of course not good either. In addition, they do not last very long, which leads to increased consumption and more transports.
Ask yourself this: Is this something you would like to have on your face? The answer is probably not, it should at least be an unequivocal no!
Say hello to the climate-smart alternative!
Soap for shaving sold in a bowl or without packaging reduces the need for environmentally hazardous packaging and the environmentally harmful gases used in aerosol cans. A solid soap for shaving can be easily packaged in recyclable and or recyclable materials such as plastic, metal, wood or porcelain. This drastically reduces waste and carbon footprint compared to aerosol-powered packaging such as aerosol cans.
Even a plastic jar can be cleaned after use and then sorted as plastic packaging and recycled. Maybe to become new plastic packaging for soap or other products.
Have you thought about what you have on your face?
The production of spray shaving foam requires a large amount of energy and often involves a large amount of synthetic chemicals that contribute to the texture, fragrance and shelf life of the product. These chemicals can have a negative impact on the environment when they end up in wastewater. Not to mention the effect they can have on your skin.
Shaving soap is mostly made with natural ingredients that are gentler on both the skin and the environment. Many soaps are enriched with ingredients that contribute to a smoother shave and less skin irritation, while also being biodegradable. The choice should therefore be crystal clear.
What does canned shaving soap actually contain?
Coconut oil, for example, is a natural oil that gives soap its cleansing properties and can help create a rich lather. Another common ingredient is Jojoba oil, which is extracted from the seeds of the jojoba bush. It is easily absorbed by the skin and helps to hydrate and soften without leaving a greasy feeling. Another common ingredient is tallow. Sebum has excellent lubricating properties, which means that it helps to reduce friction between the skin and the razor blade.
Don't forget the refill!
Buying a soap that can also be used with refill packaging instead of shaving foam in a spray bottle is another climate-smart solution. By choosing soap that offers refills, you not only avoid unnecessary waste from packaging, but also contribute to a reduction in the resources required to produce new packaging.
Keep up with the circular use!
By choosing refills, you support a more circular use of products that are used, reused and finally recycled. This is in contrast to the “use and throw away” mentality that is common with products such as shaving foam in spray cans. Refill shaving soap signals a commitment to prioritise sustainability and think climate-smart.
Some of our favorites
Below, we’ll talk about some of our favorite shaving soaps that offer both canned soap and the option to use a refill pack with them.
Mühle
Mühle is a highly appreciated manufacturer of soap, among other things, that offers its entire range of shaving soap in jars together with refill packaging. All of Mühle’s canned soaps can be used with all Mühle refill soaps. Therefore, they are a very good climate-smart choice. Mühle’s canned shaving soaps are available in several lovely classic and modern scents and are available in either a beautiful dark wooden bowl or a porcelain bowl.
D.R Harris
D.R Harris is a long-standing British manufacturer of, among other things, soap where the environment and sustainability are a very important part of their production. They offer soaps in beautiful dark and light wooden bowls together with refill soaps that are suitable for both types. D.R Harris has a wide range of classic and modern fragrances to suit everyone. All refill soaps are suitable for all wooden jars that can be used again and again.
