Hair care
Plaine Products rosemary+mint+vanilla or citrus lavender
These shampoos will restore manageability and soften your hair from ends to roots.
This company continues to do everything in their power to be genuinely eco friendly! Everything can be refilled and the bottles are highly durable!
O - B-corp certified
V - PETA certified Vegan products
CF - PETA certified cruelty free
RF - everything can be refilled at Plaine
OP - bottles are made from recyclable aluminum, and caps and pumps are recyclable
PS - 100% recycled cardboard shipping boxes (tape is unknown, contact us if you know)
This seaweed and macadamia shampoo bar is gentle and moisturizing, and comes in three different sizes depending on you or your family’s needs. It is also SLS free!
V - All products sold are 100% vegan
CF - No Tox Life promises no products are ever tested on animals!
OP - paper packaging
PS - they reuse customer’s shipping materials, and use recycled paper and biodegradable cornstarch peanuts. The only bubblewrap or foam used is either upcycled or are reusing.
Shampoo
There are a smashing 9 different shampoo bars to choose from at Ethique!
Ethique never uses palm oil and are 100% plastic free and zero waste!
O - B-corp certified
V - PETA
CF - PETA certified cruelty free
PM - “The bars come wrapped in compostable boxes which are free from chlorine, laminates and plastic coatings and are printed with vegetable inks”
OP - All packaging is recyclable and/or compostable
OS - for shipping they use paper tape, paper filler and cardboard boxes which are all recyclable
WTCN - they are climate neutral and offset their emissions by generating renewable energy and paying for forestry projects.
This superfood shampoo gently cleanses your hair and scalp without stripping its natural oils.
O - they locally source natural and organic ingredients only
V - they promise that all their products never use animal ingredients or derivatives
CF - they never have and never will harm any animals at any stage of their business
PM - labels and packaging are printed using non-toxic soy and vegetable-based inks
PP - all bottles and pumps are fully recyclable. They only use glass, recycled cardboard, and 75-100% recycled PET plastic
PS - They use FSC certified shipping materials
WTCN - their “studio is powered by sustainable energy and [they] have fitted it with eco-friendly motion activated LED lighting”
This shampoo bar is biodegradable and NON-gmo certified
O - B-corp certified company
V - contains no animal byproducts
CF - Leaping Bunny certified cruelty free
OP - recycled paper box
OS/PS - Badger only uses non-recyclable shipping materials in the case that it has been sent to them from elsewhere. Otherwise they reuse cardboard boxes, use 100% recycled paper envelopes, and for padding the recyclable and compostable Geami wraps.
WTCN - they offset 100% of our air travel and propane use by supporting a project in Colorado that is protecting native grasslands and preventing them from being disturbed. They have also purchased wind Renewable Energy Credits to compensate for 100% of the electricity that doesn’t already come from renewable resources. They also ship UPS Carbon Neutral!
There is 15 different scents to choose from so there should be something that suits just you!
O - OEFFA organic (except the Mud & Clay and the Rosemary Mint Charcoal bars)
V - All are vegan except for the Carrot Milk & Honey and the Honey Beer and Egg bars
CF - Leaping bunny certified
PP - comes in recycled paper boxes
PS - Only use boxes that have already been used by friends, family, manufacturers or USPS and shredded office paper for padding. They use a heat protective wrap in the summer to protect the heat sensitive products from melting during shipping. The heat protective wrap is made from recycled materials and is indeed recyclable. You will only see styrofoam peanuts, or plastic bubble wrap from Soap and Salve if it is something they have received from elsewhere. “If you do not wish to receive any protective plastic packaging, just put a note in the comments box when you check out.” read more here.
This shampoo bar is biodegradable and has great anti-inflammatory properties which will leave your scalp clean and your hair smooth.
Stop The Water While Using Me’s Waterless collection is made without any water, is biodegradable, vegan and cruelty free. Part of the proceeds from the waterless collection will go towards their GOOD WATER PROJECTS initiative.
V - all waterless products are 100% vegan
CF - never test on animal
OP - recyclable paper packaging for Waterless collection
PS - 99% recycled paper shipping boxes
WTCN - will start working with a partner that uses CO2 free renewable energy by the end of 2019
WTWaE - these are made without water and their manufacturers have a strong focus on saving water.
byHumankind bar or with the dish
This shampoo bar is SLS free and comes in four different variations: peppermint, lemongrass, citrus+lavender or unscented.
V - no animal ingredients/derivatives
CF - ByHumankind never harm or test their products on any animals
PP - packaging is 100% recycled paper
PS - products arrive to you in recycled and recyclable paper mailers
WTCN - carbon neutral shipping!
Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve hair conditioners or the apple cider vinegars
Chagrin Valley offers a variety of hair conditioners if you dont normally use bar conditioner or liquid conditioner. They have Apple Cider Vinegar rinses, hair balms and oils.
O - USDA organic
V - All are vegan except for the Coconut Primrose Hair Balm
CF - Leaping bunny certified
OP - All come in glass bottles or jars with tin-plated steel caps/lids.
PS - Only use boxes that have already been used by friends, family, manufacturers or USPS and shredded office paper for padding. They use a heat protective wrap in the summer to protect the heat sensitive products from melting during shipping. The heat protective wrap is made from recycled materials and is indeed recyclable. You will only see styrofoam peanuts, or plastic bubble wrap from Soap and Salve if it is something they have received from elsewhere. “If you do not wish to receive any protective plastic packaging, just put a note in the comments box when you check out.” read more here.
Conditioner
There are three different conditioner bars that each work for individual purposes: dryness+frizziness, tangling, or oiliness.
Ethique never uses palm oil and are 100% plastic free and zero waste!
O - B-corp certified
V - PETA
CF - PETA certified cruelty free
PM - “The bars come wrapped in compostable boxes which are free from chlorine, laminates and plastic coatings and are printed with vegetable inks”
OP - All packaging is recyclable and/or compostable
OS - for shipping they use paper tape, paper filler and cardboard boxes which are all recyclable
WTCN - they are climate neutral and offset their emissions by generating renewable energy and paying for forestry projects.
byHumankind bar or with the dish
This conditioner bar is SLS free and made with Jojoba oil and cocoa butter. It comes in three different variations: grapefruit, eucalyptus, or unscented.
V - no animal ingredients/derivatives
CF - ByHumankind never harm or test their products on any animals
PP - packaging is 100% recycled paper
PS - products arrive to you in recycled and recyclable paper mailers
WTCN - carbon neutral shipping!
Plaine Products rosemary+mint+vanilla or citrus lavender
These conditioners restore essential nutrients in your hair as well as leaving it silky, luminous and smooth.
This company continues to do everything in their power to be genuinely eco friendly! Everything can be refilled and the bottles are highly durable!
O - B-corp certified
V - PETA certified Vegan products
CF - PETA certified cruelty free
RF - everything can be refilled at Plaine
OP - bottles are made from recyclable aluminum, and caps and pumps are recyclable
PS - 100% recycled cardboard shipping boxes (tape is unknown, contact us if you know)
This superfood conditioner will replenish and rehydrate your hair because of its natural oils and shea butter formula.
O - they locally source natural and organic ingredients only
V - they promise that all their products never use animal ingredients or derivatives
CF - they never have and never will harm any animals at any stage of their business
PM - labels and packaging are printed using non-toxic soy and vegetable-based inks
PP - all bottles and pumps are fully recyclable. They only use glass, recycled cardboard, and 75-100% recycled PET plastic
PS - They use FSC certified shipping materials
WTCN - their “studio is powered by sustainable energy and [they] have fitted it with eco-friendly motion activated LED lighting”
This conditioner bar is biodegradable and is great for nourishing your hair.
Stop The Water While Using Me’s Waterless collection is made without any water, is biodegradable, vegan and cruelty free. Part of the proceeds from the waterless collection will go towards their GOOD WATER PROJECTS initiative.
V - all waterless products are 100% vegan
CF - never test on animal
OP - recyclable paper packaging for Waterless collection
PS - 99% recycled paper shipping boxes
WTCN - will start working with a partner that uses CO2 free renewable energy by the end of 2019
WTWaE - these are made without water and their manufacturers have a strong focus on saving water.
This seaweed conditioner bar is moisturizing, yet lightweight enough to be used every time you wash your hair! It also has vitamin B5 which help with split ends!
V - All products sold are 100% vegan
CF - No Tox Life promises no products are ever tested on animals!
OP - paper packaging
PS - they reuse customer’s shipping materials, and use recycled paper and biodegradable cornstarch peanuts. The only bubblewrap or foam used is either upcycled or are reusing.
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Oil
Chagrin Valley offers two different hair oils: Argan Sunflower and Jojoba Grapeseed.
O - USDA organic
V - Vegan
CF - Leaping bunny certified
OP - Come in glass bottles with tin-plated steel caps.
PS - Only use boxes that have already been used by friends, family, manufacturers or USPS and shredded office paper for padding. They use a heat protective wrap in the summer to protect the heat sensitive products from melting during shipping. The heat protective wrap is made from recycled materials and is indeed recyclable. You will only see styrofoam peanuts, or plastic bubble wrap from Soap and Salve if it is something they have received from elsewhere. “If you do not wish to receive any protective plastic packaging, just put a note in the comments box when you check out.” read more here.
Brushes & combs
This company produces 100% FSC certified wood brushes and combs that are the key to prevent static hair. The rubber for these brushes is 100% natural and not derived from petroleum. Everything is handmade
O - B-corp certified business
V - The only brushes that are not vegan are those with the boar bristles. The rest are certified vegan by VeganOK
PM - the finish on the brushes and combs is done with linen oil and bee’s wax colored with vegetable aniline.
OP - recyclable paper
OS - recyclable cardboard
WTCN - Tek uses Pure Energy, RECS certified electrical energy, and participates in the development of energy production from renewable sources such as sun, wind and water.