CROWD-PLEASING SOAP
MRS. MEYER’S CLEAN DAY DAILY BAR SOAP RAIN WATER ,
$ 4 , MRSMEYERS.COM
This Mrs. Meyer’s bar soap, made using a number of plant-based
oils, including coconut and olive, is great for cleansing your body
in the shower or keeping by the sink for handwashing. It also comes
in seven other fresh scents, including Lavender and even Basil,
so everyone in the family is sure to find one he or she loves.
LAB RESULTS This earned top points for its minimal packaging —
the only element, a small wrapper, is manufactured with 100 %
recycled paper. Plus, it’s Leaping Bunny–certified, so there’s no
animal testing and no animal-derived ingredients are used.GIVE-BACK BAR SOAP
THE RIGHT TO SHOWER JOY BAR SOAP, $7, AMAZON.COM
The Right to Shower soap will get you squeaky clean head to toe,
and proceeds from sales help the brand create mobile showers
for the homeless. Testers liked the lather and long-lasting scent.
LAB RESULTS Its simple cardboard carton is made with 100 %
recycled paper, and since there’s a window, it uses even less materials
than some others. We were also impressed that it’s formulated with
Rainforest Alliance Certified palm oil, which is harvested responsibly
without destroying native forests.skincare packaging
innovations
These products deserve
a special shout-out for
moving the sustainability
dial in the right directionSIMPLE SUNSCREEN
Our sustainability experts loved
Sand Cloud’s smart aluminum
packaging (we wish more brands
would use the material!). It’s fully
recyclable at the curb and has no
secondary packaging — almost
unheard of in the skincare industry.
SAND CLOUD REEF SAFE
SUNSCREEN, $1 8 , SANDCLOUD.COMALL-IN-ONE
SHOWER STAPLE
ALAFFIA AUTHENTIC AFRICAN
BLACK SOAP, $1 5 , ALAFFIA.COM
For less than $20, Alaffia’s
versatile soap can replace
several of your go-to shower
products. Use it as facial
cleanser, body wash and
a shaving helper.
LAB RESULTS We like that
the brand focuses more on
performance and value than
on extra packaging — while
still prioritizing sustainable
materials! The bottle,
made of recycled plastic,
is a whopping 32 oz, so you
can go a long time before
needing to purchase more.SUSTAINABLE
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MOISTURIZER
We hope other brands take inspo
from Bulldog’s simple packaging.
Instead of petroleum-based plas-
tic, the tube is made with a type
derived from Brazilian sugarcane.
The cream is targeted to men, but
our pros think everyone can use it!
BULLDOG ORIGINAL MOISTURIZER,
$11, BULLDOGSKINCARE.COMCLASSIC LIP BALM
There’s a reason Burt’s Bees
beeswax formula has been a cult
fave since its 1991 launch. We like
that once you’re ready for a new
tube, you can recycle the old one
(already made of 50 % recycled
plastic) by requesting a prepaid
label for the brand’s take-back
program with TerraCycle.
BURT’S BEES BEESWAX LIP BALM,
$3.50, BURTSBEES.COM44 GH
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