Sbtrct solid skin exfoliator: smooth skin without plastic
SBTRCT solid willow bar facial exfoliator is a zero waste bar sold in sustainable packaging, made with natural ingredients. Created by the former execute of Bulldog Skincare, he decided to create his own zero waste vegan beauty brand, which has fabulous reviews.
This is made with willow bark (a gentler alternative to salicylic acid) and upcycled rice powder, to lift away dead skin cells and decongest pores. Buy the starter kit, then just refills after.
Avoid shea butter for allergies (choose unscented for pregnancy/nursing). Wash off skincare with cocoa butter or zinc oxide (in sunscreens, deodorants, cosmetics) before letting pets kiss you!
If your kerbside doesn’t recycle, recycle beauty packaging (including pipettes) at Boots or Superdrug stores.
Why choose a plastic-free exfoliating bar?
Plastic-free exfoliating bars can be a practical alternative to conventional bottled body scrubs. They combine exfoliation with a solid, often minimalist format.
- Less plastic packaging: Many solid exfoliating bars are sold without plastic bottles or tubs, which can help reduce reliance on single-use packaging.
- Easy to store: A solid bar takes up little space and can be kept in a suitable soap dish or hung from a shower hook.
- Convenient for travel: Unlike liquid or cream exfoliators, solid bars generally don’t have the same risk of leaking in your toiletry bag.
- Less product mess: A bar can be applied directly to damp skin, avoiding the need to scoop a scrub from a container.
- A simpler skincare routine: Solid products can reduce the number of bottles and containers in your bathroom, appealing to people who prefer a more minimalist approach.
- Potentially lighter to transport: Removing bulky bottles and excess packaging can mean less material needs to be transported, although the overall environmental impact depends on how the product is manufactured and transported.
