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Not only do these shampoos come in fully recyclable bottles, you can also get refill pouches with three bottles’ worth of product inside. This means you get one whole bottle’s worth of your favourite shampoo for free. Refillable shampoo, £22 (bottle) or £44 (pouch) theouai.co.uk
This lighthearted, female-led brand is making serious waves in sustainable beauty. Founded by a North East entrepreneur, all of nuddy’s products are 100 percent plastic and cruelty free. Using rich raw African Shea Butter, their soap bars clean and moisturise your skin at the same time, whilst giving you a more sustainable regime. Moisturising soap bar, £4.95 nuddy, stockists regionwide
Aesop’s hand wash won’t just ensure your hands are thoroughly cleansed – their signature recycled bottle will smarten up your bathroom sink too. Ideal for frequent use, it rinses away impurities without stripping away moisture or natural oils. Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, £27 Aesop, stockists regionwide
Pamoja are making handmade, natural, vegan and palm oil-free skincare accessible for all, whilst keeping sustainability at the heart of everything they do. Delivering sustainable ingredients and a commitment to zero waste, their reset cleansing balm cleanses, soothes and nourishes your skin in one easy step. Reset cleansing balm, £25 pamojaskincare.com
With sustainable sourcing, natural and organic ingredients and handmade UK packaging all part of their ethos, ARgENTUM Apothecary are a toiletry bag must-have. Their illuminating hydration bar promotes cell regeneration and moisturises for a luminous complexion.
Le Savon Lune Illuminating Hydration Bar, £104 ARgENTUM Apothecary at net-a-porter.com
The Estrid starter pack includes a weighted steel handle, a wall mount and two sustainable steel razor blades. Then simply subscribe to receive four more blades, delivered as often as you need. Affordable, and with free climate-compensated shipping, these razors are available in a range of pretty pastel colours – so they look good on your bathroom wall. Razor with replaceable blades, £7.95 (starter kit) estrid.com
Unlike many other deodrants, Wild is single-use plastic free, and does not use parabens or sulphates. Instead their deodorants are made up of a reusable aluminium case and deodorant refills made only with ingredients derived from nature. So you can smell fresh all day without damaging the environment. Refill deodorant, subscribe from £12, or one-off from £25 Wild at Sainsburys, branches regionwide
Replacing traditional single-use cotton pads, these super-soft skincare pads effortlessly lift and remove make-up. Sold as a set of seven, with a net bag and draw string pouch, these reusable bamboo and cotton velour pads are a must-have for your daily skincare routine. Reusable skincare pads, £15 The White Company
