10 Sustainable Body Wash Options
Week 20
Most body wash comes in a plastic bottle, but there are plenty of low-waste alternatives. We can choose between package free soap bars, infinitely recyclable glass bottles, and even refillable aluminum bottles. Here are ten sustainable options that will help you find a sustainable shower routine.
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Dr. Bronner's
There are a lot of bar soap options on the market, but I love Dr. Bronner's because it is all natural, cruelty-free, organic, and biodegradable. The soap bars come in 10 scent options and a 100% post-consumer recycled wrapper. Dr. Bronner's can be found at many chain and grocery stores including Target and REI, or you can buy directly from their website. One 5 oz bar costs $4.79.
Dr. Bronner's also offers liquid castile soap in bulk. A one gallon recyclable plastic bottle costs $65.
Vermont Soap
Vermont Soap offers an array of natural, organic, cruelty-free products, including body wash. While they do still package many of their products in plastic, they offer many bulk options, including:
- bulk body wash - $50 half gallon
- unboxed soap bars - 12 bars for $50
- castile liquid soap - $45 for a half gallon
Meliora Bar Soap
You may have seen Meliora's natural, organic detergents and cleaning products offered as plastic-free options, but did you know that they also make plastic-free bar soap? You can find 6 pack for $32.34 on their website.
Ethique
Ethique knows that some people will always choose liquid body wash over a bar of soap, which is why they've made a product that's the best of both worlds. You can buy their body wash concentrate, which is packaged like a bar of soap, but mixes with water to make all natural, organic, cruelty-free liquid body wash. One $9 concentrate bar fills a 12 oz bottle. Or you can stick with a regular bar of soap for $6.
Tom's of Maine
Tom's of Maine has risen in popularity over the last few decades. Their all natural, cruelty-free products can now be found in many chain grocery stores and are even sold at Target. You can find their plastic-free bar soap in stores or online for $5.
No Tox Life
No Tox Life is a small, woman-owned business run by a mother and daughter team. They make natural, plastic-free cosmetics, including these moisturizing soap bars, which can be purchased on their website at $12 for three 3 oz bars.
Plaine Products Body Wash
Plaine Products offers an array of essentials, including body wash, in aluminum bottles that can be returned to the company and refilled. You can find a 16 oz bottle of biodegradable, cruelty-free body wash for $30 on their website. Use code TINYWASTE at checkout for %20 off!
Bathing Culture Body Wash
Bathing Culture ditches the plastic and instead offers natural, organic body wash in an infinitely recyclable glass bottle. You can find a 16 oz bottle for $35 at Package Free Shop
The Right to Shower
For a more affordable option, check out The Right to Shower, which is cruelty-free, made of naturally derived ingredients, and comes in 100% recycled plastic packaging. As an added bonus, 30% of their profits go towards helping the homeless population stay clean by building mobile shower units. You can find a 16 oz bottle for $8.99 at Walmart.
Plus Body Wash Sheets
Plus body wash sheets are unlike anything else on this list as they are individually wrapped sheets that create a lather when wet. Plus is both cruelty-free and plastic-free. The sheets come is dissolvable sachets while the rest of their packaging is compostable. You can find them online at $16.50 for 16 sheets.