The Best Brands of Natural Skincare for Men
These days, men look after their skin as much as women, and there are some good brands on the market, that are not just vegan and natural, but sold in zero waste packaging.
The Powder Shampoo is a company that makes natural powders that you mix with water, to convert into body wash. Sold with refills in aluminium tins, these save you paying for water!
Avoid shea butter for latex allergies. Wash off natural sun protection before letting pets kiss you (due to zinc oxide). Also read our posts on reusable razors and vegan cologne.
Zero waste grooming is all about reducing what you throw away. Instead of disposable plastic, good brands use:
- Minimal packaging: Paper, glass, metal, or nothing at all.
- Refill systems: Some brands let you top up your shaving cream or moisturiser.
- Compostable options: Brushes with bamboo handles or cotton buds that break down over time.
- Reusable tools: Safety razors, glass bottles, and cloth washcloths instead of disposable wipes.
Hiltwood Soaps (especially for men!)
Hiltwood Turmeric Soap Bar is a unique soap, that is not just vegan and free from palm oil, but specially designed for men. Made with olive and coconut oils, shea butter and natural essential oils, turmeric is ideal for stripping unwanted oil and inflammation from the skin, while cedarwood oil gives a masculine fragrance. Ideal for spotty or red skin, it also contains thyme essential oil.
Lime & Charcoal is ideal for congested skin, like acne.
Green People Organic Skincare for Men
Green People offers organic vegan skincare for men, many items are scent-free. Everything is sold in easy-to-recycle sugar-cane packaging.
Read The Labels Carefully
There is a lot of greenwash in the beauty industry, so look beyond buzzwords like ‘eco’ or ‘natural’ or ‘green’ that don’t carry any real meaning. Check for:
- Ingredient lists: Look for plant oils, clays, butters, and natural extracts. Avoid animal by-products such as beeswax, lanolin, and tallow.
- Packaging info: Genuine zero waste products use cardboard, glass, metal, or compostable materials. Skip anything in single-use plastic, shrink wrap, or that can’t be recycled.
- Simple, short ingredient lists: Usually, fewer ingredients means less chance of hidden nasties or synthetic bits.
Build a Zero Waste Grooming Routine
You only need a few items, so make a quick list of what you use daily – a face wash, soap, deodorant, razor and moisturiser, and maybe a hair product or beard balm.
Then find simple vegan zero waste swaps:
- Solid shampoo or soap bar (for hair and body)
- Metal safety razor or electric shaver
- Powder or paste deodorant in a cardboard tube or tin
- Plant-based oil or balm (works as a beard balm, aftershave, or moisturiser)
