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I have come to a point in my life where I've accepted the fact that I cannot grow decent facial hair. Every time I attempt a beard, my face just ends up looking dirty, mangy even. I can kind of grow a cheesy mustache, but I'm not that secure in myself to wear it out. My dreams of having awesome muttonchops will never come true. I'm okay with it, really.
Because my five-o-clock-shadow doesn't grow much past eight-o-clock, I can get away with not shaving for a week or so. But I do have to shave. I can't grow a worthwhile beard. My facial hair must go. Here are five different ways to green your shaving.
- Use an electric razor
Despite the fact that these things use electricity, they are greener than razors that are disposable. If you can power your razor on a solar cell, it's about as green as it can get. The only real problem is maintenance. Make sure to buy a decent brand that will last and get it repaired rather than throw it out if it breaks down. - Use a straight razor
The electric razor's low-tech alternative, this very sharp inclined plane requires sharpening but causes no waste. It won't break down, and it is powered by your hands. Those hands had better be steady. This method of shaving may take some practice. - Shave with olive oil
Use extra virgin olive oil to shave your face. It's a wonderful lubricant that will protect your skin and eliminate the need for aftershave. Olive oil can also be used to clean the razor and protect it from rust. - Shave less
If you work from home, you can get away with all manners of social misbehavior. You don't need to shave everyday. Reducing the amount your shave will reduce your need to buy razors, shaving cream and aftershave. It will also save water. - Extend the life of disposable razors
Sometimes you may end up using a disposable razor. That's not very green, but we all cheat from time to time. You can clean your disposable razors by using Razor Gator or other such products. You can also resharpen your disposable razors with the Razor Saver.
More on Green Personal Grooming:
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