1000 Flowers for the Planet - #573 Avoid Gel Shaving Cream
Some of the reasons for avoiding gel shaving cream
may seem minor to many a man who prefers the convenience of the spray can, but
if you want to do something to help the planet, this is definitely another
small step with a big impact. Gels and foams contain preservatives and dyes, and
some even contain menthol and/or benzocaine. None of these things are
healthy for your skin, and as the skin also absorbs these chemicals into your
body, they may well be affecting your health. Furthermore, the propellants of foams and gels are sometimes
isobutane or propane, hence you are putting toxic gases in contact with
your skin. Finally, the can itself is often tossed into landfill. Even if it’s
not, it cannot be entirely recycled, so it still contributes to waste.
Change to the old fashioned
way of foaming up with pure soap and a natural bristle brush, and make that the
‘new’ way of shaving. You will then avoid putting chemicals onto your skin and
into the environment through the water system and you will create zero waste
that would otherwise clog up the planet.
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