Merkur
Double Edge Razor with Heavy Duty Short Handle
Est. Price$45
9.9
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Made in EU
Safety razor
Short handle
Mild exposure
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Best Non-Toxic Razors
We vetted razors against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
Cofounder & Product Curator
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Here's what we look for:
- Durable materials like stainless steel and brass
- No plastic
- Transparent sourcing, materials, and manufacturing practices
Best Non-Toxic Razors
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Weishi
Safety Double Edge Razor
Est. Price$14.66
9.8
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Safety razor
Long handle
Mild exposure
King C. Gillette
Safety Razor with Chrome Plated Handle and 5 Refills
Est. Price$29.94
9.6
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Safety razor
Leaf Shave
Eco-Friendly Razor for Men & Women
Est. Price$59
9.6
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Plastic-free packaging
1 year warranty
Money-back guarantee
Safety razor
Pivoting head
Leaf Shave
Eco-Friendly Razor for Men & Women
Est. Price$59
9.6
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Plastic-free packaging
Recyclable packaging
Refillable
Recycled materials
1 year warranty
Money-back guarantee
Safety razor
Mild exposure
Rockwell Razors
Double-Edge Safety Razor
Est. Price$150
9.3
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Safety razor
Adjustable
Adjustable exposure
Leaf Shave
The Leaf Dermaplaner
Est. Price$49
9.2
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Recyclable packaging
1 year warranty
Money-back guarantee
Dermaplaner
Bevel
Safety Razor with Brass Weighted Handle and 10 Refills
Est. Price$49.95
9.1
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Money-back guarantee
Safety razor
Kitsch
Double Edge Safety Razors
Est. Price$17.59
9.0
Performance
Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Certifications
Free From
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Refillable
Money-back guarantee
Safety razor
Long handle
How to Swap to Non-Toxic razors:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic razors:
What to know about razors
Razors glide directly over skin, often on sensitive areas like the face, underarms, and bikini line. What matters most is the lubricating strip and any added moisturizing ingredients, since these sit on freshly shaved skin that's more absorbent than usual.
- Lubricating strips often contain synthetic fragrances, preservatives, or conditioning agents that absorb into micro-exfoliated skin.
- Shaving products used daily or near the face deserve more attention than those used occasionally.
Check the razors you already use
Most razor packaging doesn't list the ingredients in the lubricating strip, but you can often find them on the brand's website. Use the Welpr Personal Care and Cosmetic Scanner to check any shaving creams, gels, or aftershaves you pair with your razor.
- Look up your razor model online to see if the brand discloses what's in the moisture strip — search for the product name plus 'ingredients.'
- Scan the labels of your shaving cream or gel first, since those cover more skin and tend to have longer ingredient lists.
Use your current razor more safely
If you're not ready to switch razors right away, a few small changes can reduce what your skin absorbs during shaving. Freshly shaved skin is especially open to absorbing whatever sits on it.
- Rinse the lubricating strip under water for a few seconds before your first stroke to wash off some of the surface coating.
- Follow up with a fragrance-free moisturizer or oil instead of scented aftershave products.
Choose cleaner replacements
Look for razors with simple, fragrance-free lubricating strips or no strip at all. Safety razors and straight razors are naturally clean options since they use bare metal blades with no added ingredients.
- Avoid razors with strips that advertise scented moisture bars, aloe-infused strips, or "vitamin E" blends — these often include synthetic fragrance and preservatives.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved razors.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...