Welcome, Grace!
Welcome. Ditch that rubbing alcohol and get yourself some witch hazel.
Welcome to B&B! If you are planning on using in the shower/bath, consider getting a stretchy gel pencil grip to put around the handle for extra grip. You can find them at stationery stores, but here is an example: http://www.usschoolsupply.com/product/533/Pencil_Grips
Welcome Grace, enjoy your newfound bliss, it will only get better.
Good luck with that minimalist thing, most of us began thinking like that.