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Birch Babe Shave Bar - Woodsy Jay

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Woodsy Jay

Woodsy Jay

Birch Babe Shave Bar in Woodsy Jay is a package-free botanical shave soap from Birch Babe Naturals Inc., a family-owned Canadian company that formulates and handmakes skincare in Ontario. The bar creates a natural lather without synthetic surfactants, using plant oils and butters to hydrate skin during shaving.

Birch Babe states that all products are produced and manufactured in Ontario. Simply Natural Canada lists this shave bar as proudly Canadian made. The Woodsy Jay scent features smoky tobacco notes that Birch Babe describes as a nod to backcountry vibes, with benzoin oil also in the formula.

The shared shave bar base includes coconut, avocado, castor, olive and sunflower oils, shea butter, rosehip oil, cocoa butter, kaolin clay and coconut milk. Kaolin clay and coconut oil are included to soothe skin. The bar is CertClean certified all natural, vegan and cruelty free.

Packaging is a kraft paper box made from 100% recycled and recyclable paper. Moisten the bar, work a lather in your hands, apply and shave as usual. Store at room temperature with clean, dry hands. Shelf life is 18 months per the Simply Natural listing.

Product Highlights

  • •Handmade in Ontario, Canada by Birch Babe Naturals Inc.
  • •80 g package-free shave bar with smoky tobacco scent
  • •CertClean certified all natural, vegan and cruelty free
  • •Hydrating plant oil base with avocado, rosehip and kaolin clay
  • •100% recycled kraft paper packaging
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Our Canadian score

Strong Canadian ties

Canadian-made, domestic & imported inputs (Northbrook, Ontario)

Company’s own label claim: “Made in Canada”

Birch Babe Shave Bars are handmade in Ontario by Birch Babe Naturals Inc., a family-owned Canadian company. Plant oils and butters are EcoCert and Fairtrade certified, with some ingredients sourced outside Canada.

Score breakdown (100% evidenced, high confidence)

Manufacturing30% of score100/100

“All our Birch Babe products are produced and manufactured right here in Ontario Canada.”

Ingredients / Materials25% of score50/100

“All Birch Babe products are formulated in our lab in Ontario with sustainably sourced, EcoCert and Fairtrade ingredients.”

Brand Ownership20% of score100/100

“We are Birch Babe, a women and family led company.”

Headquarters10% of score100/100

“14 Bosley Rd, Northbrook, ON Northbrook Ontario, Canada K0H 2G0”

Canadian Workforce6% of score100/100

“Everything is handmade in our studio/lab in Ontario”

Packaging5% of score100/100

“packaged in boxes made from 100% recycled and recyclable kraft paper”

Design & R&D4% of score100/100

“All Birch Babe products are formulated in our lab in Ontario”

This score is our own read of publicly available evidence, not a regulatory finding. It is not a CFIA or Competition Bureau origin determination, and it is not the same as the "Product of Canada" or "Made in Canada" claims a manufacturer prints on a label. Check the package if you need the official claim. How we score

Key Facts

Made In
Ontario, Canada
Owned By
Birch Babe Naturals Inc. (Canada)
Weight
80 g (2.8 oz)
Scent
Smoky tobacco with benzoin
Certifications
CertClean All Natural, Vegan, Cruelty Free
Packaging
100% recycled kraft paper box

Additional Details

  • Storage:Room temperature, away from direct sunlight
  • Directions:Moisten bar, lather in hands, apply to skin and shave as usual.
  • Shelf Life:18 months

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Birch Babe Shave Bar Woodsy Jay made in Canada?

Yes. Birch Babe is a family-owned Canadian company and states that all products are produced and manufactured in Ontario. Simply Natural Canada lists this shave bar as proudly Canadian made.

What does Woodsy Jay smell like?

Birch Babe describes Woodsy Jay as having smoky tobacco notes with a backcountry feel. The ingredient list includes tobacco leaves oil and benzoin oil.

Is this shave bar vegan and cruelty free?

Yes. Birch Babe certifies its shave bars as all natural, vegan and cruelty free through CertClean.

How do you use a Birch Babe shave bar?

Moisten the bar, create a lather in your hands, apply to the area you want to shave and shave as usual. Rinse skin when finished.

What size is the Woodsy Jay shave bar?

Simply Natural Canada lists a net weight of 80 g (2.8 oz).

What are the main ingredients?

The base includes coconut oil, avocado oil, castor seed oil, olive oil, sunflower seed oil, shea butter, rosehip oil, cocoa seed butter, kaolin clay, coconut milk, tobacco leaves oil and benzoin oil. Some oils are organic.

Where can I buy Birch Babe shave bars in Canada?

This listing links to Simply Natural Canada. Birch Babe also sells direct at birchbabe.com and through health food retailers across Canada.