The Well Kept Journal

A space for thoughtful rituals, slow routines, and everyday care. Here, you’ll find guidance, reflections, and small ways to live a little more intentionally.

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 lightweight skincare for something richer, our approach...

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Rituals of Transition: A Seasonal Bath for Fall Self Care

Ease the shift from summer to fall with a mindful seasonal bath ritual. Discover grounding practices, soothing scents, and simple self-care habits to help you embrace...

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A Brief History of Shaving with Oil

Long before canned foams and multi-blade razors, natural oils were the original shaving aid. In ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, people used plant-based oils like olive...

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Beyond The Ordinary: Routine into Ritual

Rituals and routines shape our daily lives, a multitude of actions that serve us in subtly different ways— Understanding the key differences between them can help...

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Black Friday Feelings / Conscious Consumerism

As a valued-based brand, it’s a confusing time for us.    We've always believed wholeheartedly in conscious consumption, and it feels like a true conflict in values to...

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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 body; one that is safe, gentle on...

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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 have a positive effect on...

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Reset Series | Serotonin List

Whilst the "Dopamine Menu" is a great concept, we prefer the idea of a "Serotonin List". Both considered "happy chemicals", dopamine is associated with reward and motivation...

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Sustainable Shaving: Which Set is Right for You?

We believe that sustainable choices shouldn't be complicated. Of course it's important to consider what we're purchasing but it shouldn't feel like a time-consuming chore. We want everyone...

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Reusing & Refilling Your Glass Containers

It's encouraging to see so many brands now offering refills of popular products, this gives us an option that is easier on the planet and usually, more cost-effective. ...

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Plastic Free July | Tips to Live Sustainably

Happy Plastic Free July! Plastic Free July is a global movement and key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation. It encourages us to pay even closer attention to...

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MYCELIUM | The Future Of Packaging

It's estimated that 1.5%-4% of all plastics end up in the ocean with littering, industrial revolution, and single-use plastic packaging largely to blame. This may not...

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Deep Clean Your Makeup Brushes

Deep cleaning your makeup brushes clean is vital for skin health and makeup performance. Dirty brushes harbor bacteria and oil, leading to breakouts and infections. 

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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 for all things fall. One of those very exciting things...

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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 a nasty ingrown hair. I’ve gone into detail on ingrown...

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The squat & shave technique

Can you really use a safety razor to shave ‘down there?’ Yes, you really, really can. It might sound scary, but in practice it really isn’t...

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All-natural ingrown oil—the liquid gold you need for a carefree summer

  We've affectionately named our all-natural ingrown oil 'liquid gold' because it is truly one of our most cherished products. As avid beach lovers who spend...

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Most common types of irritation caused by hair removal

For many, thinking about hair removal triggers thoughts of irritation, discomfort and, in extreme cases, pain. If this is you, know that you are definitely NOT...

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