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This Refillable Body Wash Is An Easy Way To Cut Down On Waste In The Shower
Clean up how you suds up.
Finishing the very last drop of a serum, shampoo, or body wash is so satisfying. It means the product was wholly worth my money and that I enjoyed it so much I actually made it to the finish line. The only drawback is that it leaves me with an empty container that can be difficult (or impossible) to recycle — plus a nagging sense of guilt that comes with tossing it in the bin.
The good news is that it’s easier than ever to clean up your beauty routine: Because reusable is beautiful, Dove recently debuted a collection of gorgeous reusable body wash bottles — along with an array of 4x concentrated refills in three scents — all available at Target stores and online.
Not only do the sleek bottles look pretty when perched in your shower, but the cruelty-free product housed inside is the same high-quality goodness you’ve come to expect from the brand. You know what I’m talking about: gentle, ultra-creamy, lathering formulas that smell divine and leave your skin clean, soft, and nourished.
And of course, it goes without saying that refillable body wash bottles are a super simple way to reduce your plastic usage over time. If you’re new to the idea of incorporating refillable options to your routine, consider this simple bathroom switch the gateway to your journey of using less plastic.*
Not quite sure about the refillable lifestyle? Keep scrolling for just a few of the perks you’ll get when you opt for Dove’s Reusable Body Wash Bottles and Concentrate Refills.
The Non-Plastic Perks:
Dove’s aluminum bottle allows you to buy once and then refill for life — which means no more bulky plastic bottles taking up space in your trash bin or in your local landfill. After refilling the aluminum bottle twice, you’ll use 50% less plastic every time you refill compared to repurchasing a new Dove body wash.
And that’s not the only perk: You can suds up guilt-free knowing there’s 80% less water shipped per refill of your aluminum bottle and 21% less greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing after one year of use.
But don’t worry — you’ll still get that familiar Dove body wash formula that made you fall in love with the brand in the first place. The refreshing scent of Dove’s Cucumber Body Wash that jumpstarts your morning? Yup, it’s now available in refillable form. And the rich Shea & Warm Vanilla body wash? That, too, with the same sweet scent and ultra-moisturizing effect you’re used to.
How To Use It:
Step 1: Purchase A Starter Kit
You have two starter kits to choose from: the aluminum and 100% PCR starter kits, both of which come with a Daily Moisture concentrated refill. The main differences are price point and which sleek bottle you’d rather see when you step into your shower. In other words, you can’t go wrong.
Step 2: Fill
Connect the body wash refill to the refillable bottle and twist clockwise until you hear a click. Then, dispense the full contents of the concentrate refill into the bottle, disconnect, and add water up to the fill line. Screw the pump back on — making sure to lock it — then shake for 10 to 15 seconds. Then, it’s time to lather up! Use your body wash per usual. Shower music is optional, but highly recommended.
Step 3: Refill
Once the refillable bottle is empty, it’s time to fill ’er back up again. Voilà — you’re ready for another shower sesh.
Step 4: Repeat
That’s really all there is to it: Use, refill, repeat. No cleaning necessary. And did I mention that the concentrate refill bottles are made from 100% recycled plastic, too?
The idea of reducing waste can feel overwhelming, but simple switches like this one are an easy way to help you begin (or continue!) your journey of doing more for the earth, one little change at a time.
*After just two refills with the aluminum refillable bottle and four refills with the recyclable plastic bottle.