Refillable Beauty: Proverb Skincare Refillable Body Wash review

Did you know that the average British household gets through 24 bottles of body wash every year? If you think about how many families there are in the UK, that figure adds up to millions of plastic bottles! Thankfully, it's now easier than ever to find eco-friendly refillable options.

'Refillable beauty' has been one of the big consumer trends recently with more and more brands developing refillable versions of their best-selling products to help consumers cut down on their plastic waste. One such natural brand that's leading the way is Proverb Skincare which offers refillable deodorants, body washes, and a 'minimal waste' line of skincare to boot.

I was kindly sent one of their refillable Body Washes to test out, and the scent is to die for!

Proverb Skincare Wild Mint & Eucalyptus Body Wash Refill* (250ml, from £8, link)

Made in England, Proverb prides itself on its namesake which means 'statements of truth'. In a world of greenwashing, Proverb promises no patronising marketing with their mission to create products that positively impact their customers and the planet, whilst pushing for change in how the beauty industry uses packaging. 

Case in point, their Body Wash Refills are made from a unique paper composition that you can compost at home where it fully biodegrades within 26 weeks at ambient temperatures. With no soil ecotoxicity, the refillable pouch basically reduces down to just water, CO2 and biomass, thus helping to create more healthy soil (something which the planet is severely lacking in!).  

The Body Wash itself is 100% vegan, natural and cruelty-free. Free from a long list of nasties including parabens, sulphates, silicones, artificial fragrances and mineral oils/petroleums, the Body Washes are available in four enticing scents and I absolutely love the fresh and uplifting fragrance of Wild Mint & Eucalyptus; the perfect scent to help wake you up first thing in the morning!

You can purchase the refills for £10 for a one-off purchase, or subscribe and save for £8. If you don't have a bottle with a pump at home, you can also purchase a Proverb branded 'keep' Bottle for £5, available in on-trend neutral grey and white to suit your bathroom decor. 

Shop online at proverbskin.com

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Refillable Beauty: Salt Of The Earth Refillable Natural Deodorants review

 

Refillable beauty is a great way to help reduce your carbon footprint, and these Salt Of The Earth refillable natural deodorants are absolutely brilliant for those who don't like the solid stick or bar formats.

Fun fact: Salt Of The Earth was the very first natural deodorant brand that I ever tried (in fact, you'll see them mentioned in an early Empties post from ten years ago in 2012 here!). Back then, they were famous for their crystal rock deodorants which you used to wet under the tap and then apply to your pits, and every single hippy and like-minded student that I knew used them.

Fast forward to the present day and I'm pleased to say that Salt Of The Earth has not only stood the test of time, but they have expanded their product range significantly. Their strong eco ethos remains as their deodorants are still 100% natural and of course, are certified cruelty-free and vegan-friendly too.

They have become popular in the refillable beauty market so let's take a closer look at these unique natural deodorants.

Why Refillable Beauty?

If you think about how much plastic can be saved if everyone switches to refillable options, the planet would be in a far better shape than it is now! And even if only a handful of conscious consumers made the switch, we'd still see a huge reduction in the amount of plastic waste clogging up our landfill sites and oceans as one of these refillable roll-ons uses a whopping 65% less plastic than seven non-refillable tubes. Not only is it more eco-friendly, but purchasing refills is actually cheaper too so your bank balance will thank you as well!

Salt Of The Earth Refillable Natural Deodorants

I tried out the new roll-on versions of these refillable deodorants in the scents Peony Blossom and Vetiver & Citrus. Made in the UK, they feature an improved formula that boasts extra moisturising properties for quicker absorption and increased protection against body odour so they keep you smelling fresher for longer. The 100% natural ingredients formula contains key players such as Aloe Vera, Sodium Lactate, and Magnesium Chloride, and with no white marks, they are quick and easy to apply just like a regular roll-on. What's not to love?! 

Shop the full range at saltoftheearthnatural.com 

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