The Well Kept Journal

Welcome to our journal, where we have tips and tricks, sustainable discoveries and keeping well kept how to’s.

body oils vs water-based moisturizers

Have you ever been overwhelmed (or maybe even confused) while trying to choose between lotions and oils? Both are moisturizing, both help prevent and treat dry...

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shave oil vs. shave soap

To shave using oil or to shave using soap? This has been one of the most popular questions we have been receiving from our community this...

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how to set up your safety razor

Although the safety razor may seem intimidating, once you get to know it, you'll quickly realize that it really isn't!  We are so glad you've decided...

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soap saving

There is something romantic about handmade soap – made with intention, mixed with natural ingredients, significant time goes into each and every bar: blending, cutting, curing,...

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Ingrown hairs—everything you need to know

Ingrown hairs can be a frustrating and uncomfortable issue to deal with—especially when summer hits and you want to be in your bikini everyday—but understanding their...

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shaving your legs–the DOs and DON'Ts

For many, the arrival of warmer weather will mean choosing to shave legs more often. I was surprised to learn that legs were the primary area...

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back to basics: reasoning behind using a single blade safety razor

I recently surveyed people via instagram about their shaving issues and queries. I was instantly overwhelmed with responses. If you’re plagued with ingrown hairs, razor burn,...

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introducing bubble bath!

Bubble baths–not just for kids! I don’t think I’d had a bubble bath since childhood up until about a year ago. Charlie (my daughter) received a...

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safely storing your winter clothes

Six simple steps to safely store your winter clothing to increase it's longevity. 

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exfoliation 101

Exfoliating is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. There's many ways in which you can exfoliate your skin, we...

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What is a Blade Bank?

What is a blade bank anyway??? Whenever we explain the blade bank and our safety razor recycling program, everyone always goes “Ohh that makes total sense!...

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the many sizes and uses of sea sponges

We fell in love with sea sponges for being an all natural, antibacterial and compostable alternative to the traditional plastic loofah. While there are so many...

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support resources

content warning: self harm Recently, we gifted a guest at an event a safety razor and blades. In full transparency, the thought had never crossed our...

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The positive and negative effects COVID has had on the environment

We thought it would be interesting to assess the effects COVID has had on the environment, both positive and negative, and really notice just how impactful...

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tips and tricks to shaving bony areas

Knees, ankles, shins - those awkward bony areas that aren't always the easiest to shave. So we put together some tips for shaving these less than smooth...

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how to care for your safety razor

If we want our products to last a lifetime, then we need to give a little extra TLC. We've pulled together some tips for increasing the...

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keeping your swimsuit well kept

I know bathing suits take a beating due to exposure to chlorine, high temperatures, sunscreen, ocean salt, and sweat. Here are 5 tips to help keep...

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5 things you probably don't know about sea sponges

Have you ever given much thought to the squishy sponge that lives in your shower amongst your body wash and shampoo? Neither have I, until now....

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