What is a safety razor?
A safety razor is a classic razor that literally translated can also be called a 'safety razor' is called. The blade in the sustainable razor is protected by the head of the safety razor, which protects you while shaving. This is in contrast to shaving with a razor-sharp, open blade, which used to happen a lot and caused a lot of wounds and cuts.
A safety razor with an open or closed comb?
There are both open and closed comb safety razors. An open comb means, as the name suggests, that the blade is more open and can remove more hair in this way. A safety razor with an open comb is very suitable for people with a heavier beard growth. However, the chance of irritation or wounds is greater with an open comb because the skin is exposed more to the blade. This is why most safety razors have a closed comb. With a safety razor with a closed comb you can shave very smoothly and stylishly, with much less risk of wounds and cuts.
A safety razor is a sustainable alternative to plastic razor blades
Plastic razors from Gillette, for example, sometimes have 5 blades that move over your skin at the same time. This causes a lot of irritation. With a safety razor, only one sharp blade moves over your skin, which ensures a perfect result.
How does a safety razor work?
Because the safety razor is safely secured in the closed comb, you automatically hold the razor at the right angle for a perfect shave. This durable razor performs best when you hold it at an angle of about 30 degrees to your skin. Lather your skin well before shaving and hold the plastic-free razor between your thumb and index finger. Hold the razor at a 30-degree angle to the skin and move the blade smoothly over the skin. You do not need to apply pressure. Try to move in the direction of hair growth as much as possible.
Rinse the safety razor thoroughly after use and store it in a dry place so that the blade stays sharp for as long as possible. When the razor blades become blunt, replace the blade by twisting off the head of the safety razor. Make sure to wrap the blade well before throwing it away so that you don't cut yourself on it.
What are the benefits of a safety razor?
- A completely plastic-free razor is good for the environment, because you only replace the highly recyclable blades and don't throw away a whole plastic razor every time.
- For this reason, shaving with a safety razor is also much cheaper, the initial investment may be a little higher, but the small razor blades are ultimately much cheaper!
- A safety razor protects your skin from cuts.
- A safety razor prevents ingrown hairs and other irritations.
- A universal size: almost all double edge razor blades fit all safety razors.
- The sustainable razor is chic and stylish and is a real asset to your bathroom.
- A good quality, durable safety razor can last a lifetime.
The complete range of safety razors at Zo Zero
At Zo Zero you can buy safety razors from the brands mill and Bamboo. Mühle is one of the best-known brands in the field of safety razors and offers durable razors of good quality, made of robust and durable materials. The safety razors from Bambaw are also produced in a sustainable way, are available in many different colors, with and without holder and are slightly cheaper than the razors from Mühle.
In addition to plastic-free razors, Zo Zero also offers natural, vegan shaving soap and an alum stone from Mühle. An alum stone is a natural aftershave that is perfect for calming the skin and combating shaving irritation.
Do you want to make the rest of your care products more sustainable in addition to your shaving routine? Then take a look at our natural soaps, vegan body creams and deodorants or view all our natural body care.
