All the plastic that has ever been made still exists on earth, somewhere. Our trash overflows from our landfills and clogs up the seas, causing mounting problems for people and the world at large. 

If you’ve been wanting to free yourself of single-use plastics, then overhaul the selection of personal care products you use in your daily ablutions to live a more sustainable life with less waste. You can start by giving your lifestyle a personal care makeover — by aiming to shop zero waste and by using products that are free of harmful ingredients. It’s not just better for the planet, but also for you.


Bar soaps and lotions are brilliant choices of zero-waste products, as the main difference between bars and the liquid version is simply the addition of water. So not only is it much simpler and less messy (you can’t spill a bar of soap!) to pack for travel, you also get more 
bang for your buck.

 

Ghar soap (or Aleppo soap): RM35 — An ancient soap that is 100% handmade in a process that takes one year, it comprises just two ingredients: olive oil and laurel oil. This gentle, moisturising bar of soap is a minimalist’s dream, as it can be used as a hand and body wash, shampoo, facial cleanser, face mask, makeup remover, shaving cream and toothpaste... and it can even be used to wash dishes and laundry


Kindersoaps Clarity: RM21 — Suitable for oily and acne-prone skin, this beautiful bar of soap contains the healing benefits of eucalyptus essential oil, activated carbon and french green clay

 


Kindersoaps Summer Fizz: RM21 — For dry tired skin, it imparts a refreshing rosemary, sweet orange and peppermint smell, and is made with mineral-rich clays to nourish the skin; The Clean Attempt shampoo bar: RM42  —Made from lavender and geranium; Loofah: RM5

 


The Clean Attempt lotion bar: RM30; refill RM28 
— Made from cocoa butter, coconut oil and beeswax with the soothing scent of geranium and lavender, this luxurious lotion bar can also be used as a lip balm

 

 

Be Good, face scrub: RM15/30g jar or buy it loose/refill for RM4.50/10g

 

 

The Mineraw: RM30 to RM50 
— A collection of travel-size toiletries

 


Horsehair toothbrush: RM25; Frangipani solid toothpaste: RM25 (refill: RM15); tooth powder (100g): RM38; dental floss: RM17 (refill: RM12)
A toothbrush with a wooden handle and horsehair bristles is fully compostable, and will break down much easier once it reaches the end of its time with you, while the refillable tooth powder or solid toothpaste will keep you, your dentist and the earth smiling.

 

 

The Mineraw Glow serum: RM100; The Mineraw toner: RM35; Earth Care essential oils and essential oil blends: RM2.80 to RM5.50/g; The Mineraw beard oil: RM50

 

 

Glass bottles: RM3.00 to RM4.50

All products can be found at NUDE the Zero Waste Store. 11A, Jalan 19/29, Seksyen 19, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 

Every product that is sold in containers can be refilled at the store (charged by weight). 
Containers can also be returned and sanitised for reuse.

This story first appeared in Live! 2020 magazine. Download your copy of the magazine here.   

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