If you are shopping for a shaving brush then you will have likely read they are made using badger hair. Actually, there are 3 animals that are frequently used for hair in the cosmetics and beauty industries; horse, badger and boar. Badger’s hair is by far the most common for shaving brushes, though. You might…
Ever caught yourself wondering, are pumice stones vegan? Wonder no longer, the answer is yes! Despite the confusion pumice stones aren’t animal, or even vegetable, they are 100% mineral. Are pumice stones vegan: where the confusion comes from So why do some people think pumice stones aren’t vegan? Vegan products, of course, refer to products…
If you are thinking about switching to a shaving brush it’s reasonable to wonder, how long will a shaving brush last? There’s no definite answer. Just like a toothbrush or a bar of soap, it can depend. Some people have shaving brushes they’ve used for a decade or more. Others replace theirs every few years….
If you are just getting into wet shaves with a shaving brush you might have seen talk about shaving brushes being made with badger and other animal hair. Is that right?
Why is drying a shaving brush important? How do you go about it? Find out why you should be drying your shaving brush and how to do it.
Find out why you should clean your nail files, and how. Your nail file can work better for longer if you look after it properly and give it a clean.
Did you hear pumice stone was bad for your skin? We bust some myths about pumice and find out how to best use your stone.
How long do nail files last and is there anything you can do to help yours last longer? Find out about the different types of nail file and what can affect how long they last – and how you can help.
When we’ve written about pumice stones before in the blog we’ve always said that cleaning a pumice stone is crucial to its function. It helps the stone work better and last longer, keeping it in tip-top condition and ready for your skin. But how exactly do you go about cleaning a pumice stone? And why…
It’s a reasonable question to ask: are pimples contagious? You might have wondered before, or you might have other similar questions about pimples and acne. The short answer is no. Pimples are not contagious, so you can’t “catch” acne from other people. But it’s an interesting question and taking a deeper look at the answer…