In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, the choices we make in our daily routines can significantly impact the environment. Personal care products, often laden with harmful chemicals and excessive packaging, are no exception. Fortunately, the rise of eco-friendly personal care items offers a refreshing alternative. From plant-based packaging to refillable options, these products prioritize both your health and the health of our Earth.
SURI Electric Toothbrush ($95, Amazon)
I tried this eco-friendly toothbrush last year and it’s still my go-to.
Dentists designed and tested this electric toothbrush, providing 3x cleaner teeth and removing 300 percent more plaque than a manual toothbrush. The plant-based heads last way longer than a typical toothbrush, but when you are ready to replace the head, SURI offers free recycling service. The aluminum body is durable and available in several colors. There is a 2-minute timer, two brush modes, and a 40+ day battery life on one charge. The set comes with a charger, a travel case that charges on the go, and a cool little magnetic holder that sticks on your bathroom mirror.
Doc & Glo No. 3161 Game Changing Deodorant ($18, Docandglo.com)
Grand Slam champion Sloane Stephens created this high-performing, vegan, and leaping bunny-certified body care brand to match her active lifestyle. The fragrance-free products are refillable, hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, dermatologist tested, and designed to be effective for women on the go.
The No. 3161 Game Changing Deodorant is a clean, aluminum-free formulation in a refillable glass rollerball. There is also a deodorizing all-over body mist, body lotion, and scrub, and all outer packaging uses FSC-certified paperboard.
Cocoalab Cocofloss Refillable Dental Floss ($9.49, Amazon)
Cocofloss contains 500+ durable, interwoven filaments that help to gently remove plaque from the surface area around your teeth. Cocofloss contains antimicrobial coconut oil and is available in fun flavors, like Pure Strawberry and Delicious Mint.
Cocofloss dispensers are refillable, and when yours has served its purpose, you can recycle it with Pact Collective. The brand also has refillable electric toothbrushes with heads made from 96 percent recycled post-consumer resin.
Wild Bodycare Deodorant ($15.92 for a refillable case and one refill, Weararewild.com)
Wild Bodycare is a collection of natural and sustainable personal care products. The range includes deodorants, body washes, lip balms, and more, and the products are packaged in reusable, refillable cases. There is a variety of scents available and the customizable cases come in lots of colors. The refills are made from plastic-free, compostable materials.
The Deodorant is formulated to keep you fresh for up to 24 hours and contains vegan, Leaping Bunny-certified ingredients. Available at Wearewild and Target.
Nimbi Razors for Women, Plastic-Free Disposable Razors ($10 for 4, Amazon)
This award-winning, women-owned brand has a first-to-market bio-based, 100 percent compostable alternative to the common petrochemical plastics in disposable razors. The brand launched in 2024 and is already #1 at Erewhon in personal care! Nimbi also makes Shave Pucks and Plastic-Alternative Dermaplaners.
The stylish razors offer a close shave with their high-performance blade.
Natracare Slim Fitting Pads ($7.99, Amazon)
According to the brand, approximately 12 billion pads and 7 billion tampons are discarded annually in the US alone. This woman-founded and owned company offers a variety of period products free of plastics, chlorine, polyacrylate super-absorbents, petroleum derivatives, and fragrances. The products are also organic and come in recyclable packaging.
In addition to the comfortable slim-fitting pads products include Intimate Wipes and pads of all sizes. The intimate wipes were particularly helpful during a recent trip to Mexico, if you get my drift.
Cleanlogic Sustainable Large Body Exfoliators 3 Pack ($25.99, Amazon)
These dye-free bath scrubbers are made from certified organic cotton, soy-based foam, and 100 percent recycled and reclaimed plastics. The generous size allows for easy exfoliation.
Cleanlogic’s Sustainable collection includes washcloths, mesh sponges, shower gloves, and other organic exfoliators. The packaging is environmentally sustainable, using soy-based ink and 95 percent post-consumer recycled material, and incorporates Braille for the visually impaired. The products are PETA-certified, using only clean ingredients free from dyes and other irritants. This minority-owned business helps to employ people with disabilities, and a portion of sales supports organizations for the visually impaired.
ettitude Waffle Hair Towel ($49, ettitude.com)
Ettitude, a Certified B Corp, creates products that are 100 percent toxin-free. Their collection of bedding, bath towels, robes, and this Waffle Hair Towel are made with their patented CleanBamboo fibers, which are incredibly soft, sustainable, and of the highest quality. The towel is roomy and comfortable, even for someone with a lot of hair, which I find challenging with some hair towel wraps. The towel is a Vogue pick for a top gift. Available in Slate and Cloud. There’s also a matching waffle robe, if you’re looking for a gift for someone (or yourself!)
