Frequently Asked Questions

Will I Get Containers Every Time I Get My Subscription?

Your initial box will come with travel tins and glass containers, and we recognize that these aren’t required for subsequent orders. Instead you’ll get refills that you can place into your travel t...

What's Wrong With Regular Cotton Swabs?

It is not uncommon for people to flush their cotton swabs down the toilet when they're finished using them. Unfortunately, because they are small and often escape waste management systems, this fas...

What's Wrong With Regular Dental Floss?

Regular dental floss is made from either nylon (petroleum), teflon (the chemical mouthful polytetrafluoroethylene), or synthetic wax (petroleum). These toxins can be absorbed into your bloodstream ...

What Is Tooth Powder?

Tooth powder is a plastic-free alternative to toothpaste. Switching to tooth powder means you are saving plastic toothpaste tubes from the landfill. While these can technically be recycled, very fe...

Why Are Your Toothbrush Bristles Made From Nylon?

At life UNpacked one of our values is progress over perfection, and while a bamboo toothbrush with nylon bristles certainly isn’t perfect, we believe it is the best option out there right now. Ther...

What's Wrong With The Toothbrush I'm Using Now?

It is recommended to change your toothbrush every 3 or so months. While this is good for your teeth, it's terrible for the environment. Billions of plastic toothbrushes end up in the landfill each ...

I'm Scared To Try The Razor! Is It Safe?

A single blade safety razor can take some getting used to when you're coming from a standard plastic razor but it’s just as safe. Most of our customers find they get the hang of it after just a few...

Why Bother With Metal Blades?

The average person uses approximately 12-24 disposable razor cartridges a year. These cannot be recycled. By switching to our bamboo razor handle and stainless steel blades, you are no longer contr...

What Is A Shave Bar?

A shave bar is a sustainable alternative to using a can of shaving cream. Unfortunately, most aerosol cans (including the ones you use for shaving cream) use volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to pr...