My Zero Waste Bathroom Essentials and Shower Routine (vegan/cruelty free) 

I love that you dont just throw your old stuff out because it's not zero waste!!!! That's so much more wasteful and goes against what zero waste is about. I loved this informative video, I just found your channel now :)

You admitted to not wearing deodorant, smelling "a little bit", and not taking showers for multiple days in a row. I absolutely LOVE this. This is exactly the opposite of the strict, high-maintenance nonsense that I've seen on a lot of TikToks and on YT where women show their vigorous, multi-step routines where they strip their bodies of every natural thing in order to slather on bottles and bottles of chemicals. Thank you for being so candid. Also, depending on how long you have been Vegan, you probably don't have any malodorous body smells because you're plant-based.

Who Gives a Crap is a toilet paper company who make their papers from recycled office paper and bamboo. All their packaging is paper, and they also donate a chunk of profits to build toilets in places that need them. They ship the rolls to your door in large quantities. I recommend 👍🏻

Not smelling when you sweat could be a mutated gene. I don’t smell either and I also have dry ear wax (gross I know lol better than smelling though). But those two characteristics in combination apparently is symptoms of a specific mutated gene

Pro tip: put ur bars of soap on sponges cuz then all the soap that comes off just goes into the sponge and u can use that later

The "rock crystal" is actually mineral salts. Yes it needs wet skin or wet the crystal. The salts actually prevent and kill the odour causing bacteria. There is 0 Aluminum Chlorhydrate in the one I use. After drying off I use quick spritz of Lavender oil mixed with water. I have run 1/2 marathons, sweat and had no odour at the end.

Hi guys! I just want to make a quick comment about *fluoride* just so that my intentions/beliefs on it don't get twisted by interpretations here. I 10000% put my foot in my mouth mentioning that, and firstly, I acknowledge that that was wrong. I am NOT a medical professional (just as I always say). So I was relaying information from someone who was, after I had spoken to my dentist and some members of my family (who are Drs) about it. I have seen it WAY too many times, and have personally been *deeply* affected by RU-vidrs in the alternative health space giving absurd health advice that I took seriously. I in no way want to be one of them, that’s something that is very important to me, since it affected my own journey in a very negative light. I would never ever want to make recommendations that encourage [specifically the young impressionable portion of my audience (although my audience is actually relatively older, in relation to RU-vid “norms”)] irresponsible behaviour. I genuinely wanted to include it because I didn’t want to be irresponsible, but I didn’t word my intentions clearly, and misspoke. That was a mistake. I was running around doing a million things the day I filmed, rushed into filming to get a “to do” checked off, and didn’t think before saying what I said. I had made a mental note to say something about fluoride so that I didn’t misinform someone who might have thought it was in there before they trusted my advice, and and purchased it. And also for a fear of getting backlash from people advocating for fluoride use, had I not mentioned it. *What I meant to say, or should have said, was:* “If fluoride is something you’re concerned about, just be known that there isn’t any in here and you’ll have to find an alternative means of getting it, if that’s the case.” Or just not mentioned it at all (what I should have done), because again, I am not a medical professional. I think that the use of fluoride is something that we ALL GET TO CHOOSE whether we would like to include it or not, especially given there is a lot of twisted information on both sides. Don't be quick to believe every "article" out there, and look to unbiased peer reviewed research. I know not everyone will agree with my opinions all the time, and that's cool. That's the reality of the internet, y'know. I do personally drink tap water. I’m young (and poor) and don’t own a filter. But I honestly don’t know enough about it!! Because again, I am not a medical professional. I think my stance on this would be a lot different if I was. And let’s be real, dental stuff has never been that interesting to me tbh so I never really got into researching it in FULL like my geeky brain usually likes to do with other health topics (which is something I don't talk about much on the internet, because again, don't want to give unqualified health advice on the internet). At the end of the day, *I AM A YOUNG RU-vidR, not a medical professional* so DO NOT take my health advice (or another young youtuber's) as more trusting than your own research and speaking to someone who is. Question where studies come from, and look for as many sources as you can. And when in doubt, talk to a few individuals who understand the field better than you, and have done their own unbiased research. I should not have made a comment about it. And I hope that everyone knows they are free to include it or not, should they choose to. Just as I think I’m am free to drink tap water, because at this point in my journey, I choose to. Sorry for the panic for those of you who aren’t into fluoride. You’re entitled to your own decisions about YOUR health, as am I. Cheers & much luv x ​ (p.s. Thnx 4 c0miNg 2 mi teD TaLk haha sorry for the novel jusssss bein’ honest over here.) 💛

Oh, one more thing! I've heard from plumbers that coffee grinds shouldn't go down the drain because they don't melt or quick enough, and easily clog drains. I was told sugar scrubs are okay though :)))

Love that you mentioned fluoride! So many people avoid it, but it's such a good thing for the enamel of your teeth! I don't need deodorant if I wash my armpits every day. I do use a spritz of water with a few drops of essential oil for a hint of scent. I also use a sprayer I bought hooked up to my toilet as a bidet. It was easy to install and can be removed without causing any damage to the toilet. TMI warning: The downsides are that it's cold water only and I still use toilet paper for #2.

Just a suggestion that I personally use for my toothpaste it’s called bite and it’s a bunch of toothpaste tablets that come in a glass bottle and I have found them to work really well. Also great suggestions!

Lemon is a very good natural deodorant! I've realised that whenever I went to a new one, over time, it'd just cause me to smell so I decided to use lemons as they kill bacteria naturally and I've been loving it!

You should look into, if you havnt already, 'Bite' they make toothpaste tablets in a glass bottle and you can get refils sent to you, all plasic free and all packagig is re-used/ conpostable / recyclable! :D

Omg your menstrual cup comes in such a perfect little case! The diva cup takes up so much space lol

I'm very jealous that you don't need to use deodorant! And i have a bidet attachment and it's amazing!

The brush one gets me. At the place where I work we have “Ecobrushes” where the brushes are made of wood but all of the bristles and the cushion connected to the bristles are plastic

Do you think you could do a video on your tips on zero waste period products??

I only found your channel yesterday and girl I’m obsessed 😍 your beauty and positive energy is everything

Girl! I got a bidet attachment (made from plastic and metal) from Home Depot to add to my toilet and it has completely eliminated the need for TP. Shelby has a 7 day bidet challenge and it convinced me to get one. I love it! I feel so much cleaner since using it (no mid-afternoon funk from the nether regions), and you get to control how much water you use. I still have TP for guests, but I personally don’t use it at all anymore. And I installed it myself, no tools necessary (I can do scary things). Best thing is that since you’re renting, it can be removed easily and brought with you to your next house.

Also you can get a bidet to install that is easily connected and disconnected so good for rentals

ahhh thank you for sharing!!!!

Wow, I am so appreciative of how you explain every product. You are full of great knowledge!

I literally was about to look up your hair routine girl then I saw this! Super groovy tbh!

To clean myself "down there" (on the toilet) I fill an old shampoo bottle with warm water - then I use a small towel.

Some people use a squeeze bottle with water instead of installing a bidet so that could be an option. I love how many brands you use and how researched they all are! ❤️ You really got me into the zero waste thing.

I love this video! I use a badet at ny house and my husband uses it too. Thanks for sharing the specific products that have worked for you! Sometimes it helps take some of the trial and error of trying things for the rest of us. Have a grear day!

Ah Thank you so much for this video and for this channel! I’ve been subscribed for quite a while now but just wanted to formally thank you in this comment. As I’m slowly but surely using out the last of my products, I was able to switch to the Bar None conditioner you mentioned in your hair are video a while back; It’s so amazing! Love your work and your message. I send you a big hug and a kiss ❤️

Pls dont use/make coffee scrubs!! It’s VERY bad for pipes and clogging the system. Google “why coffee scrubs are bad” and you will understand. Sugar/salt scrubs are a lot better coz both dissolve in water

I just installed a bidet sprayer in my apartment! It’s pretty easy and I can take it with me when I move.

I personally know the owners of brush with bamboo! Glad you’re using their products!!!

I absolutely love the lush (purple) shampoo bar, and I like their (big) conditioner bar enough to use it but I’m not sure I’ll buy that particular one again.

Thanks so much for the suggestions. I bought the conditioner bar and it works really well for my hair so far. I also ordered the razor because I have been using the same one for so long because i didn't want to buy more plastic disposables. The razor should come in this week, thanks so much for the recommendations.

This was super helpful!! I just purchased some toothpaste tabs from bite and I’m waiting for those to come in so I’m excited!!

Today I just started looking at zero waste videos and I’ve been watching a lot of yours and I think I might start a low-waste journey soon! I don’t have much accessibility to it right now as I’m not over 18, but that is for the inspiration!

I had an exfoliating mitt I bought from Dollar Tree that lasted for years!!! I just put it in the washing machine. I recently replaced it with one from eco tools like the one you featured. Happy zero'ing!

What I recommend for soaps is this old grandmas way of making it last longer. My grandmother always bought two soaps and would leave them to dry out for months before using always last longer. ;)

your hair is so beautiful i love the curls!!

ugh i love when you upload 🥰

I'm trying to move to a zero waste way of living, and I'm so thankful for all of your recommendations and where to get them because I also live in Seattle!!

Definitely finding soap storage difficult in our shower - need to find some sort of holder for all of them. Loved this video, very helpful.

I’ve never found a shampoo bar or a conditioner bar that actually worked for me. I might have to give the ones you use a try! 👍 Great video! 🙌

You can use a travel bidet. It's a handheld device you fill with water as you need it. I use it on vacation when I'm not at home. No installation needed :)

Sugar and Salt crubs (and coffee) cause microtears on the skin, which can open the possibility of infection, as well. I think maybe oatmeal powder (just put oats in a blender) would be safer, but I think a brush and soap would be just fine. I hear chemical exfoliants are more effective anyway!

I can't WAIT for that menstrual cup video! I've had my diva cup for a year but I still have so many questions.

I'm so happy I started watching your joy filled videos and subscribed. I'm on my way to a more environmentally friendly, closer to a zero waste lifestyle and am very please with the hair tips for what to get for curly hair, they are amazing (and the grapefruit seed extract works wonders for the flax seed gel 😉) Keep up the great work you are doing.

I bought the bar none after i heard you mention it on your channel. i was speechless!!! it's just as good, maybe even better than my liquid vegan, SLS paraben etc. free conditioner. i'm going to try your shampoo bar as well. maybe also toothpaste, because i've never found a zero waste one that works for me.

your hair is SO beautiful!!!!!!!!

Thank you for this video. I would love if you made an overnight curly hair routine too as my curly/ wavy hair always looks horrible the next day

Also, a method I use as a bidet are the portable bidet squirt bottles. You just fill it w/warm water and you squeeze it lol. They’re advertised to pregnant women, but really it’s really great and does the job well. There are some on amazon.

I'm getting low on my shampoo soon and I can't wait to get the JR Liggets tea tree hemp bar to try out when I finish it!

Your hair is so beautiful wow😍 i use a shampoo bar too and some almond oil for moisture :') works rly well for curly hair

There's a bidet attachment that just goes right onto the toilet and can be taken off once you move to the new one place. And they don't do damage. It's pretty much like installing a different shower head.

Wow!! you inspired me so much right now! Thank u soo much. 🌷

These are such great tips for implementing zero waste in the bathroom!

I have been trying to figure out what to do when my bottles of conditioner run out (because I use those to shave with) didn't know shaving bars were a thing I'm so glad they are!!! great vid!

For a “bidet” I use a natural sponge, a metal bowl with warm water and soap and to dry off just a face cloth :)

Thank you so much for sharing all this ❤️ I trust you

You are so pretty, and your hair is gorgeous! Love your videos.

For exfoliation I use the ground coffee that is left over after I make coffee! Win-win situation, a nice cup of coffee and babysoft skin :)

Something to note for all the ladies that might be interested in getting a safety razor: Pretty much all of the safety razors specifically marketed to women are rebranded private label manufactured razors, so chances are you can find the exact same razor for a lot cheaper if you're okay with it not having pastel coloured paint on it. (Look at Weishi, Baili, DS Cosmetics etc.) Most razors are also cast from Zamak (zinc-copper alloy) that has been chrome plated. It's a decent material and will last long if you look after it, but it can fracture or chip if dropped or knocked, since cast metals are brittle like glass. The most common breakage you'll see is the top cap's threaded post shearing clean off/having it stay behind in the handle's threads after being dropped from standing height or mishandled during shipping. Due to being cast, they can't be repaired in any way. You could replate a razor after having lost its chrome, though. In my opinion, the most underrated (and mostly unknown to women wanting to get into using a safety razor) product range out there would be Razorock's line of 100% stainless steel safety razors. (Sold on their ItalianBarber website) They cost only slightly more (around $60 to $70) than most of the razors made of Zamak and they have none of their weaknesses. Definitely the best value for money in the wet shaving market. If you already have a razor, don't sweat it, but if you're still looking to buy one, be sure to check them out. You'd like their "super knurl" handle. West Coast Shaving also sells a razor made specifically for women, with a silicone-covered extra-long handle and a set-angle razor head. Also, one piece of advice: Wet shave. Canned foam is "dry" and filled with air that makes the experience uneven and its application doesn't prep your hair. Get some sort of brush and a shaving soap that actually lathers well. If you want vegan, PAA's CK6 formula is explosive and synthetic/horse hair brushes don't involve utilizing something from dead animals.

i'm gonna move out from my parents in a couple of months what! and getting massive inspo from your videos

I love the shampoo bar and conditioner. Definitely awesome for wavy hair. Plus I also don’t use deodorant, it saves money and I don’t really feel like I need it.

My dad lives in Seattle! He goes to the Ballard farmers market too! Maybe I will see you in the summer when I visit!!

when i switched to bar soap i cut off the bottom of my newly empty liquid body wash bottle, made some holes in it for draining, and thats what my body bars have been using for about a year now. i was able to reuse something, avoid buying something new, and filled my need of having somewhere to put my bar of soap that would let it drain nicely so it wouldnt turn to mush (as you mentioned)

You could use the glycerine soap as pre shave before using the shave soap. It will prep you skin by softening it.

I loooooved this video! Very good products, i was looking for a razor (and trying to get my boyfriend on the low waste wagon) and I’ll definitely be following your videos

I didn't need to use antiperspirant/deodorant when we lived in the NW, it was always cool enough for me. Now, living in the south, oh yeah. Great suggestions, thank you!

I love love love your Channel and videos! You inspired me to make my own shampoo after I sow yours! Thank you for the amazing content and beautiful energy you put out into our world! ☺️🌍🌞🌕

There is also a bidet squirt bottle, so you can put warm water in it.

Just wanted to say that I really love your sweater that you are wearing thank you is a really pretty sweater it looks cozy 💯💯💯💯👍😊

I've kept following your videos for a while and they're motivating when you're part of the zero waste movement and it feels like you're doing this alone, thanks alot! I juste wanted to add that skipping fluoride is not something that should be encourage since it's the ONLY thing that protects your teeth to get cavities so the rest of the ingredients are present just to whiten your theet and get a nice breath. So no problem to avoid fluoride until you don't have any theet left. Fluoride is dangerous if you eat a lot (go for one with less than 50mg/100g) of it or on it's gas form. Because with things like this it would be easily turn around by "against zero waste/diy" when the results will eventually show.

If you have a green thumb it might be worth looking in to growing soapwort. Both the roots and the leaves, boiled in water, can be used to make a gentle liquid soap that can be on hair and skin. It can be mixed with an oil for scent, and it lathers! Conservators use it to clean delicate fabrics that modern synthetic soaps would otherwise damage.

I have yet to find a conditioner bar to suit me, but I have found that the several bars I have tried are brilliant for shaving my legs. They leave your skin really well moisturised, and it means I can try out new conditioner bars, without having to worry about them being wasted if they don't suit my hair. Xx

they have toothpaste tabs you can buy in little glass jars with metal lids :) also your baking soda diy is really abrasive so it isnt good to use every day. i absolutely love your channel and im working on implementing as much zero waste stuff as i can into my life , thank you so much for the effort you put in to spreading this info :)

PLEASE do a video talking about your plants I notice them in every video 🙌

Here in the Philippines we are very eco friendly we use a "tabo" or a water dipper to wash our bums with

Thanks for the great video! I’m currently on a months supply of dent tabs. To be honest, neither me nor my boyfriend like them. At first, I used to gag a little at the first chew because it’s like that feeling you get when you fail to swallow a pill and it goes dry and powdery in your mouth. Anyway, you’d get over that. But for me, they just don’t create enough paste to get a good clean - I’ve used up to three at a time and that sort of works. But my mouth just hasn’t felt properly clean since I started using them

You can buy detachable bidets but I’m not sure if they are made of plastic. Also there are portable hand held bidets.

I use an epilator for hair removal over shaving now. Its zero waste. No replacing anything until the machine dies which should be many years. Its painful at first but you get used to it and your hair doesnt grow back as quickly. So bonus..

You could use a Tabo which is just a bucket of water and a cup to clean after using the loo x

A good natural deodorant is actually aromaco from lush! It’s had vinegar which helps tighten pores and also had witch hazel with is a very good anti bacterial. It’s the one I could find that has the same effect as a standard anti-sweat

Love your Channel so much! 🤗 ☀️ 🌳

Wow i've never heard of bar shampoo before. your hair looks so healthy and shiny too! x

Patisserie de bain cherry body mist and salt rock my faves

My mom crocheted me a soap bag to use in the shower with my bars of soap. It’s made with natural bamboo wool and can be composted when I choose to let it go. Because of the antimicrobial properties of bamboo, and because bamboo wool doesn’t felt, I can actually put it in the wash if needed. I love that it has just the right texture to exfoliate my dry but sensitive skin. Have you looked into toilet paper without rolls? Do you use synthetic bristles in your toothbrush? (I know they offer nylon, plant and animal based depending on the company)

The deodorant stone you are talking about is what we call “Pierre d’Alun” in France, I brought some with me in the US and I use it sometimes. Mine was made by Thierry Mugler already years ago. It is a natural deodorant, however I was reading that it was containing some aluminum and the studies are not deep enough to know if it is dangerous or not. So, something to check and follow in the future... I don’t use it all the time, I bought some natural aluminum free deodorant and I’m very happy with it. I never buy antiperspirant because I think it goes against nature. But this is a very personal opinion.

Seriously you have such healthy looking skin!!

I saw a tushy that is an installable and removeable bidet!! I’m not sure if the company is sustainable or a good company to support but it is a great alternative when you don’t own a home yet!

I have a bidet at home that I convinced my family to switch over to after I visited Japan, where they are extremely common. I live in a college dorm now and it was so hard to switch back to regular T.P. ☠️ jsyk there are a lot of bidet brands that you can attach to your toilet very easily that are easily removable that I'm sure you could use in an apartment. they save soooo much money and are way more effective.

I've been using ACV for a few years but just this month delved into shampoo bars since my favorite bottle shampoo is almost empty. I got a 15 sample pack from Apple Valley Soap and I am still in the "transition phase" so cant tell if I like any of them yet (but seriously love them as soap). Love my safety razor, it was one of the most "duh" transitions when I had to get new heads for my Venus, I don't really understand why some people are scared to use one lol. I chose the bathroom as the easiest place for me to transition to low/zero waste since I still live at home and I am almost completely transitioned. It is so great having plastic free and reusable products that actually ended up costing less than their counterparts. (I do have a very simple hygiene and makeup routine anyway so that helped).

You can absolutely install a bidet in an apartment and remove it just as easily when it's time to move out! :) I move frequently and have had no issues.

Have you heard of the Tushy bidet? It’s the same creator as Thinx period underwear. I think it’s under 100$ and you can install it very quickly and remove it whenever you want. It looks revolutionary honestly!!!

I like your contents and I love your personality even more😍😍

I'd like to put in really fast that while coffee grounds CAN be exfoliating in the shower, if it gets stuck in the pipes somehow it CAN congeal into a mess that can stuff the pipes. just be careful with your coffee scrubs

I like using recyclable and sustainable bathroom products.

Living in a remote community in northern Alberta, Canada, I'm having such a hard time finding healthy, low-waste substitutions for the hair, body and skincare. My options are grocery stores and Walmart. We don't even have a proper bulk store! So I find that when I do need to replace an item and want to choose a more sustainable or low-waste item, I have to order it online. Some companies are really conscious of their packaging (e.g. Unwrapped Life and NoPong, two Canadian companies that ship without plastic), but most companies just throw my small order in a giant box and fill the box up with bubble wrap. I'm starting to make my own skincare products but even then, I have to order the ingredients online and have them shipped because they're not available locally, so I don't even know if the carbon footprint is smaller than just buying conventional products at the supermarket. It's one of the most frustrating parts of living in a remote northern community (that, and the -40C for weeks at a time in the winter!). I do credit your videos and your podcasts for inspiring me to make meaningful changes where I can :).

Quick tip for brushing your teeth with charcoal base toothpaste brush your teeth before you start your shower in the tub then once your done set your toothbrush outside and shower the shower does all the cleaning of the black residue

Shea moistures coconut and rooibus shampoo bar is the only bar I’ve found actually cleans my hair.

We call that crystal (natural deodorant) "TAWAS" in the Philippines, it is really effective and it does not cause darkening of underarms. I think it's called Potassium Alum. Try it!

Someone has probably mentioned this already but Denttabs now do ones WITH FLUORIDE which made my actual year when I saw them the other day. My local refill stall in the nearest city (which I'm lucky to have, but they're available online as well in both the UK and the US) does them and I'm literally going right after class to get some!

If anyone wants a deodorant tip: I love Salt of the Earth plastic free crystal deodorant, I bought it assuming it wouldn't work well but I've been using it for a week now in the heat of the summer and it works so well!