Athletic-Minded Traveler

I take two showers every day. After my sweaty yoga class, I do a quick soap and rinse — just to get the Bikram stink off. At the end of the day, before dinner, I shower again and shampoo, shave etc. I shave my legs daily. I think most women do. It’s a pain. I prefer to do it at home because I have a nice spot to prop my foot. Good ergonomics are key to a good shave.

For the most part I have relied on disposable razors. Every now and then when I’ve been presented with a more expensive alternative via a freebie (at a race or in the mail), I haven’t been impressed. However, plastic disposables don’t last too long, and I feel guilty for the wasted plastic that will be sitting in some landfill for a hundred years.

So recently I asked my Facebook community for advice. One friend was so passionate about her razor that I went out and bought it the very next day — which is today! She swears by the Gillette Fusion Power. She shaves her arms and legs daily!

Since my experience with razors has been limited to cheap disposables, I am not sure how the Fusion Power stacks up against other razors with similar features and pricing. But I do know what I like. And I really liked this razor! My legs are wicked smooth and the battery power eases the shaving process. The razor just glides. We’ll see how long the blade lasts…

So for those looking to slightly improve their green quotient by upgrading from a plastic disposable and/or just want a better shave, here are a few points:

1. I picked up my Gillette Fusion Power at Rite Aid for $8.99 — on sale from $11.99
2. Refills can be expensive. Here’s a hint: If you like the razor, buy the refills online. One of my MOST FAVORITE sites to buy from is Lucky Vitamin. I get tea, energy bars, and more. And the more you buy the lower your cost. This is the link for the razor refills.
3. I used the razor in the shower with a little soap to help the glide. My friend uses shower gel.
4. Online reviews suggest that the Mach 3 is just as good. My razor guru says she tried it and thinks the Fusion is better. Also, shaving legs is much different than face shaving…Most reviews are written by men who use the razor to shave their beards/scruff.
5. I read on Green Living Tips that storing the actual blade in Olive Oil increases the blade’s life.
6. While you won’t be tossing a plastic handle in the trash on a weekly basis, you will still be disposing of blades. There really isn’t any great way to recycle them. Green Daily provides a few ideas.

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