The Well Kept Journal

Shave oil vs shave soap: which is better for yo...

I often get asked whether it’s better to shave with oil or with soap. To which I always answer, o...

How to get rid of an ingrown hair fast

There might be nothing worse than planning an epic beach day and then realizing you’ve developed ...

Why We Shave: Turning a Routine into a Ritual

As the seasons shift, so do our rhythms. In the same way we reach for warmer layers or swap light...

Rituals of Transition: A Seasonal Bath for Fall...

Ease the shift from summer to fall with a mindful seasonal bath ritual. Discover grounding practi...

A Brief History of Shaving with Oil

Long before canned foams and multi-blade razors, natural oils were the original shaving aid. In a...

Beyond The Ordinary: Routine into Ritual

Rituals and routines shape our daily lives, a multitude of actions that serve us in subtly differ...

Black Friday Feelings / Conscious Consumerism

As a valued-based brand, it’s a confusing time for us.    We've always believed wholeheartedly i...

Ingredients to Avoid In Bubble Bath

We're big fans of bubbles which is why we developed a bubble bath that can be enjoyed by every bo...

6 Benefits of Bathing

In a world that demands so much of us, we owe it to ourselves to make time for those rituals that...

Reset Series | Serotonin List

Whilst the "Dopamine Menu" is a great concept, we prefer the idea of a "Serotonin List". Both con...

Sustainable Shaving: Which Set is Right for You?

We believe that sustainable choices shouldn't be complicated. Of course it's important to conside...

Reusing & Refilling Your Glass Containers

It's encouraging to see so many brands now offering refills of popular products, this gives us an...

Plastic Free July | Tips to Live Sustainably

Happy Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July is a global movement and key initiative of the Plastic...

MYCELIUM | The Future Of Packaging

It's estimated that 1.5%-4% of all plastics end up in the ocean with littering, industrial revolu...

Deep Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Deep cleaning your makeup brushes clean is vital for skin health and makeup performance. Dirty br...

Things you may not know about your scented candles

It’s drizzling for the first time here in Vancouver which is really playing into my excitement fo...

The squat & shave technique

Can you really use a safety razor to shave ‘down there?’ Yes, you really, really can. It might s...

All-natural ingrown oil—the liquid gold you nee...

  We've affectionately named our all-natural ingrown oil 'liquid gold' because it is truly one of...

Why shaving causes irritation: razor burn, ingr...

Understanding Hair Removal Irritation For many, thinking about hair removal triggers thoughts of ...

How to properly clean your hairbrush

When was the last time you cleaned your hairbrush? My guess is that it has probably been too long...

Acknowledging that shaving isn't the only hair ...

While we sell safety razors and often tout their benefits, I think it’s important to acknowledge ...

5 Ingredients you should avoid in hand & body w...

Have you ever stopped to read the ingredient label on your hand or body wash? You might be surpri...

How to deep clean your safety razor

Your safety razor requires three types of maintenance: a quick clean every time you use it, a mor...

Can you shave EVERYWHERE with a safety razor?!

Yes—but you definitely don’t need to. I get asked this question a lot. People are nervous, unders...