Many of the personal care products we use contain harmful, non-biodegradable ingredients that damage the environment. Pick up your shampoo or soap and look at the label. You’ll probably see Paraben, Phthalate esters, Triclosanand Other synthetic ingredients Not only is it bad for the environment, it’s also bad for you.
The good news is that it’s getting easier to find soaps, shampoos, and other personal care products without worrying about chemicals. We looked at how companies treat the environment and their employees, what raw materials they use, and whether they use plastic-free packaging. We’ve identified eight sustainable brands that make personal care products that look great on your hair, face, and body and are made with safe ingredients that you can use with confidence.
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Dr. Bronner’s
Dr. Bronner’s uses organic and fair trade ingredients. Most of the company’s products are vegan and certified by the same standards as organic foods. Contains no synthetic preservatives or blowing agents commonly found in most personal care products. Dr. Bronner’s follows what is described as “conservative capitalism,” which means sharing profits with the workers who made the products. it is B Corporation Certified. It is not conservative in the sense that the word is commonly used. We are a company with a heart.
Dr. Bronner’s Pure Castile Bar Soap Variety Pack Contains 6 bars of pure Castile soap made with organic oils and free of synthetic preservatives and detergents. The soap bars come in six scents: Almond, Lavender, Citrus, Peppermint, Rose, and Unscented. All soaps are completely biodegradable, so there are no permanent chemical residues that can contaminate local water supplies or the environment.
blue land
Blueland reduces the use of single-use plastic by offering refillable liquid soap products. When it runs out, refill the bottle with water, add a soap tablet and start washing. The refill program eliminates the need to purchase new plastic containers and reduces plastic waste. Tablet soap is made with clean and safe ingredients.
Blueland also reduces its environmental impact with earth-friendly packaging that can be recycled or composted in many (but not all) U.S. cities. The problem is, if you can’t recycle locally, You can send your used packaging materials to Blueland For recycling. To reduce transportation emissions associated with materials, we recommend collecting 1-2 years worth of packaging materials before mailing them. Even better, petition your local recycling service to start processing the material.
blueland hand soap starter pack Comes with a special reusable glass bottle and 3 foam hand soap tablets. Each tablet makes 9 ounces of liquid soap. The tablets are scented with iris agave, lavender eucalyptus, and perrine lemon and are free of triclosan, parabens, and phthalates. Blueland is B Corp certified.
ethics
Ethique offers bar soaps in plastic, laminate, and chlorine-free recyclable cardboard containers. The company has been carbon neutral since 2012. Recently, Reduced carbon footprint by 60% Its products are sustainable and biodegradable, and do not contain petrochemicals, animal-derived substances, or other synthetic or harmful chemicals. What is ethics? B Corporation Certified Support direct trading.
Ethique Wonder Bar Solid Conditioner Bar is a 100% natural, plant-based, palm oil-free bar with the equivalent of 10 bottles of liquid conditioner. To use, simply slide it along clean, wet hair toward the ends, let it blend in, wait a few minutes, then rinse. This bar is enriched with coconut, cocoa butter, and vitamin B5.
apply soap
All Soapply products are made from natural ingredients and are free of parabens, sulfates, artificial colors, and fragrances. Soapply adheres to sustainable packaging standards. The company offers its soaps in recycled glass, which can be refilled, reused, and ultimately recycled. Soapply makes sure everyone Access to water, sanitation and hygiene products. Every 8 ounce purchase of Soapply helps fund these efforts.
of Soaply starter set Includes liquid hand wash, To Go hand soap, and refills so you can reuse your glass bottle over and over again. The company uses natural ingredients such as aloe, jojoba, olive, rosemary and coconut to make its soaps using 300-year-old methods.
common good
Common Good offers natural, biodegradable, and refillable soaps and cleaners. Common Good offers several benefits refill station Reusable containers can be refilled throughout the United States and other countries. You can also order refills. online. of material The products Common Good uses in its soaps and detergents are approved by the Environmental Working Group (E.W.G.) Human daily use.
common good starter set Comes with one 34 oz hand soap refill in three scents and a 16 oz refill glass bottle. This soap is free of sulfates, parabens, and phthalates. Choose from two scents: bergamot + grapefruit or lavender + grapefruit. Glass bottles not only look luxurious, but they are also a step towards sustainability and reducing the use of single-use plastics. The company says the refill pouches are made from a single type of plastic and can be washed and placed in most curbside trash cans and plastic bag drop-off locations.
soap sense
soap sense works to overcome Two environmental issues Its products include single-use plastic packaging and reliance on harmful chemicals in traditional personal care products. Rather than dispensing soap solution in single-use plastic, Soap Sense offers soap tablets that can be dissolved in water to instantly create liquid soap. All you need to refill the reusable glass bottle is one tablet and water.
of Soap sense foam soap tablet Comes in a pack of 12 tablets that make 8 ounces of lathering soap. This hand soap is vegan, gluten-free, and free of parabens, phthalates, and artificial colors. 100% essential oil scent. Using these effervescent soap tablets reduces plastic waste compared to traditional liquid soap options.
method
This manufacturing method uses ingredients that are safe for the human body and the environment. The company avoids the use of raw materials. Dirty Dozen Ingredient List Potentially toxic and harmful chemicals such as chlorine bleach, triclosan, and phthalates. The method is LEED certified platinum A soap factory with wind turbines, green roofs, solar panels, and everything you need to make soap under one roof. reduce carbon footprint.
part of the company method men’s line Among several fragrance products, Sea + Surf Bar Soap is a quick-lathering, clean-rinsing bar soap made with plant-based cleansers enriched with mineral-based exfoliants. You can start your day fresh with the refreshing and clean scent of soap, and the plant-derived cleaning ingredients leave your skin smooth and conditioned.
attitude
uses of attitude Natural, hypoallergenic, biodegradableand EWG verified Raw materials complying with the highest quality and environmental standards. All of its products are Certified Vegan and Animal Testing Free Invested by PETA restore forests. Attitude products are Environmentally friendly factory Promote health at work. By using attitude eco refill programcan contribute to reducing plastic waste.
Posture gives you energy Orange Leaves Shower Gel Eco Refill Made with moringa seed extract, it helps detoxify skin from pollutants. Another product you may enjoy is Attitude’s nourishing hand soap For sensitive skin. Made with a deeply hydrating blend of creamy avocado oil and rejuvenating oatmeal to leave your skin clean and soft.
Go green now
Who doesn’t want healthy, great-looking hair and skin? But it doesn’t have to come at the cost of harming the environment. By shopping from these sustainable brands, you can build a collection of sustainable personal care products that are good for both you and the environment.
So, which products are you planning to use? To share your favorites, please contact us at feedback@earth911.com.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published on April 20, 2021 and updated in October 2024.
