Products

Plastic toothbrush.

Billions of plastic toothbrushes end up in the landfill each year where they take upwards of 450 years to start to break down.

Bristles: Nylon*

*The most all natural option for bristles on the market right now is boar hair, and that to us is a bit out there. There is presently no option for biodegradable bristles, however, our bristles are BPA-free meaning they won't leach toxins.

1. Wet your bamboo toothbrush.
2. Tap off all excess water.
3. Dip the corner of your bamboo toothbrush into your life UNpacked tooth powder.
*Less is more - You don’t need much.
4. Brush like normal, spit, and rinse.
*Be careful not to swallow. (Brushing pulls toxins from your teeth and gums and it's best not to re-ingest those!)

Typical Life Span: 3-4 months*

When it’s time to retire your toothbrush, simply cut or pull out the bristles and throw them away; the rest of the handle can be discarded in your compost bin.

*Life span will vary based on frequency of use, aggressiveness of the brusher, storage conditions, etc.

Tubed toothpaste.

Regular plastic toothpaste tubes can technically be recycled, but sadly very few people go to the effort to rinse them out, meaning they almost always end up in the landfill.

Glass tooth powder containers replace the need for plastic toothpaste tubes and allow you to refill and reuse instead.

Tooth Powder: Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Silicon Dioxide, Xylitol, Stevioside, DL-Menthol

1. Unscrew the lid.
*Be careful as you do this to prevent spilling the powder. It is best to open the container in a vertical position with the bamboo lid facing up.
2. Wet your life UNpacked bamboo toothbrush.
3. Tap off all excess water.
4. Dip the corner of your toothbrush into the tooth powder.
*Less is more - You don’t need much.
5. Brush like normal, spit, and rinse.
*Be careful not to swallow. (Brushing pulls toxins from your teeth and gums and it's best not to re-ingest those!)

If you ordered a tooth powder container: Your tooth powder will be shipped inside. Keep this container and use it again and again.

If you did not order a tooth powder container: Your tooth powder will be shipped in a compostable paper bag that can be thrown into your compost bin.

Typical Life Span: 3-4 months*

Tooth powder dissolves to nothing, so you don’t need to worry about disposing of it!

Your glass tooth powder container will last you for years to come, so keep it and use it again and again.*

In the unlikely event you need to dispose of your glass tooth powder container, unscrew the lid from the body, recycle the body and lid insert, and compost the lid.

*Life span will vary based on frequency of use, storage conditions, etc.

Nylon dental floss.

Traditional dental floss is usually made from either nylon (petroleum), teflon (the chemical mouthful polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)), or synthetic wax (petroleum).

These toxins can be absorbed into your bloodstream during those times that you floss a little too hard, or it’s been, say, longer than the suggested three times a day since your last floss.

Discarded dental floss cannot be recycled, takes 30-80 years to break down, and can be harmful to wildlife.

Glass floss containers replace the need for plastic dental floss containers and allow you to refill and reuse instead.

Corn Floss:

Corn Fiber, Candelilla Wax (from the Candelilla shrub/de l’arbuste Candelilla), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Menthe Poivrée)

Bamboo Floss:

Bamboo Fiber, Polyester, Candelilla Wax (from the Candelilla shrub/de l’arbuste Candelilla), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Menthe Poivrée)

1. Pull out about 18 inches of floss, cut on the lid of the container.
2. Wind the floss around your fingers (no need to get all tangled!).
3. Slide floss gently up and down between your teeth.
*Take care around your gum line.
4. At the gum line, curve floss into a C-shape against your tooth and gently slide into the space between the gum and your tooth.
5. Repeat for each tooth.
6. Cheese to check out those pearly whites.

*Keep your container for future refills.

If you ordered a floss container: Your floss will be shipped inside. Keep this container and use it again and again. The floss and container will be shipped in a biodegradable box. This packaging can be thrown into your recycle bin.

If you did not order a floss container: Your floss will be shipped in a compostable paper bag that can be thrown into your compost bin.

Typical Life Span: 2 months*

Bamboo: After using your bamboo floss, simply toss it into your garbage bin.

Your glass floss container will last you for years to come, so keep it and use it again and again.*

In the unlikely event you need to dispose of your glass floss container, it can be tossed in your recycle bin.

*Life span will vary based on frequency of use, storage conditions, etc.

Tubed toothpaste.

Regular plastic toothpaste tubes can technically be recycled, but sadly very few people go to the effort to rinse them out, meaning they almost always end up in the landfill.

Tooth powder replaces the need for plastic toothpaste tubes and allows you to refill and reuse instead.

Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Silicon Dioxide, Xylitol, Stevioside, DL-Menthol

1. Unscrew the lid.
*Be careful as you do this to prevent spilling the powder. It is best to open the container in a vertical position with the bamboo lid facing up.
2. Wet your life UNpacked bamboo toothbrush.
3. Tap off all excess water.
4. Dip the corner of your toothbrush into the tooth powder.
*Less is more - You don’t need much.
5. Brush like normal, spit, and rinse.
*Be careful not to swallow. (Brushing pulls toxins from your teeth and gums and it's best not to re-ingest those!)

Your tooth powder will be shipped in a compostable paper bag that can be thrown into your compost bin.

Typical Life Span: 3-4 months*

Tooth powder dissolves to nothing, so you don’t need to worry about disposing of it!

*Life span will vary based on frequency of use, storage conditions, etc.

Plastic coated razor blades.

The average person uses approximately 24 disposable razors or razor cartridges a year, which cannot be recycled.

By switching to a safety razor you are no longer contributing to the billions of plastic razors that end up in the landfill each year.

Stainless Steel

*For first time use - Unscrew razor head from razor handle, place blade between two pieces of razor head (teeth away from the handle), then screw razor head to razor handle.

1. Prep your skin with warm water.
2. Lather up with your life UNpacked shave bar.
3. Hold razor at about 30 degrees and let the weight of the razor do the work as you pull in short, straight strokes.
*Go with the grain, don’t apply too much pressure, and go slow.
4. Rinse the blade, and of course yourself!
*If you feel the need to press your razor into your skin, it’s time for a new blade.

Typical Life Span: 5-10 shaves (per blade)*

If your city specifies that they collect scrap metal with their curbside recycling, you can toss your razor blades in there. Be sure to put them in an aluminum can or other small container so no one is injured.

Most city recycling programs, however, collect scrap metal separately.

Collect your blades in a blade bank made from an aluminum can or other small container. Be sure it is clearly labelled and keep it away from children and pets.

When the can is close to full, tape the opening to seal it and drop it off at your local scrap metal collection site for recycling.

*Life span will vary based on thickness of hair, storage conditions, etc.

Nylon dental floss.

Traditional dental floss is usually made from either nylon (petroleum), teflon (the chemical mouthful polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)), or synthetic wax (petroleum).

These toxins can be absorbed into your bloodstream during those times that you floss a little too hard, or it’s been, say, longer than the suggested three times a day since your last floss.

Discarded dental floss cannot be recycled, takes 30-80 years to break down, and can be harmful to wildlife.

Floss refills replace the need for plastic dental floss containers and allow you to refill and reuse instead.

Corn Floss:

Corn Fiber, Candelilla Wax (from the Candelilla shrub/de l’arbuste Candelilla), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Menthe Poivrée)

Bamboo Floss:

Bamboo Fiber, Polyester, Candelilla Wax (from the Candelilla shrub/de l’arbuste Candelilla), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Menthe Poivrée)

1. Pull out about 18 inches of floss, cut on the lid of the container.
2. Wind the floss around your fingers (no need to get all tangled!).
3. Slide floss gently up and down between your teeth.
*Take care around your gum line.
4. At the gum line, curve floss into a C-shape against your tooth and gently slide into the space between the gum and your tooth.
5. Repeat for each tooth.
6. Cheese to check out those pearly whites.

*Keep your container for future refills.

Your floss will be shipped in a compostable paper bag that can be thrown into your compost bin.

Typical Life Span: 2 months*

Bamboo: After using your bamboo floss, simply toss it into your garbage bin.

*Life span will vary based on frequency of use, storage conditions, etc.

Body wash.

Everyone loves a good lather, but the loofah and body wash you’re using means you’re likely scrubbing up with bacteria and plastic.

On top of that, body wash also contains chemicals that pull moisture and strip the skin, and of course comes in a plastic bottle which negatively impacts the environment.

At life UNpacked our soap is 100% natural, chemical-free, and biodegradable.. So take it with you on your next outdoor adventure.

Travel Size:

Sodium Olivate (Organic Olive Oil/Huile d'Olive Biologique), Sodium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil/Huile de Noix de Coco Biologique), Butyrospermum Parkii (Organic Fair Trade Shea Butter/Beurre de Karité Biologique et Commerce Équitable), Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Citronnelle), Cedrus Deodara Bark (Cedarwood Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Bois de Cédre)

Full Size:

Sodium Olivate (Organic Olive Oil/Huile d'Olive Biologique), Sodium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil/Huile de Noix de Coco Biologique), Butyrospermum Parkii (Organic Fair Trade Shea Butter/Beurre de Karité Biologique et Commerce Équitable), Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Organic Sweet Almond Oil/Huile d'Amande Douce Biologique), Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Citronnelle), Cedrus Deodara Bark (Cedarwood Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Bois de Cédre)

1. Hop in the shower.
2. Gently rub soap between your hands to lather.
*Be careful not to drop it (that is unless you planned on giving your shower partner a show!).
3. Work those suds all over your bod until you are squeaky clean.
4. Rinse.
5. Store lifted on travel tin insert or soap saver.
*Drain your travel tin after each use to prevent your soap from sitting in a puddle!

If you ordered a travel tin: Your soap will be shipped inside. Keep this tin and use it again and again.

If you did not order a travel tin: Your soap will be wrapped in compostable paper with a biodegradable sticker. The paper can be thrown into your compost, just be sure to recycle the sticker first.

Full Size: 30-40 washes*

Your soap will dissolve to nothing so you don’t need to worry about disposing of it, unlike a plastic bottle!

*Life span will vary based on storage conditions, desired foaminess, etc.

Body wash.

Everyone loves a good lather, but the loofah and body wash you’re using means you’re likely scrubbing up with bacteria and plastic.

On top of that, body wash also contains chemicals that pull moisture and strip the skin, and of course comes in a plastic bottle which negatively impacts the environment.

At life UNpacked our soap is 100% natural, chemical-free, and biodegradable.. So take it with you on your next outdoor adventure.

Travel Size:

Sodium Olivate (Organic Olive Oil/Huile d'Olive Biologique), Sodium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil/Huile de Noix de Coco Biologique), Butyrospermum Parkii (Organic Fair Trade Shea Butter/Beurre de Karité Biologique et Commerce Équitable), Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Citronnelle), Cedrus Deodara Bark (Cedarwood Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Bois de Cédre)

1. Hop in the shower.
2. Gently rub soap between your hands to lather.
*Be careful not to drop it (that is unless you planned on giving your shower partner a show!).
3. Work those suds all over your bod until you are squeaky clean.
4. Rinse.
5. Store lifted on travel tin insert or soap saver.
*Drain your travel tin after each use to prevent your soap from sitting in a puddle!

Travel Size Soap: 20-30 washes*

Your soap will dissolve to nothing so you don’t need to worry about disposing of it, unlike a plastic bottle!

Travel Tin:

Your travel tin will last you for years to come, so keep it and use it again and again.*

In the unlikely event you need to dispose of your travel tin or insert, they can be tossed in your recycling bin.

*Life span will vary based on storage conditions, desired foaminess, etc.

Bottled shampoo.

The average person uses 4-6 bottles of shampoo a year, and that shampoo usually contains ingredients that are harmful to both you and the environment.

Not to mention, these bottles often end up filling our landfills or scattered out in nature.

At life UNpacked our shampoo bars are 100% natural, chemical-free, and biodegradable.. So take them with you on your next outdoor adventure.

1. Wet hair thoroughly.
2. Gently rub the shampoo bar between your hands to lather.
*Less is more - You only need 3-4 turns of the bar in your hand.
3. Work the lather through your hair, go top down to prevent tangles.
*Avoid getting in your eyes.
4. Massage your head and scalp.
5. Rinse.
6. Store lifted on travel tin insert or soap saver.
*Drain your travel tin after each use to prevent your shampoo bar from sitting in a puddle!

If you ordered a travel tin: Your shampoo bar will be shipped inside. Keep this tin and use it again and again.

If you did not order a travel tin: Your shampoo bar will be wrapped in compostable paper with a biodegradable sticker. The paper can be thrown into your compost, just be sure to recycle the sticker first.

Full Size: 60-80 washes*

Your shampoo bar will dissolve to nothing so you don’t need to worry about disposing of it, unlike a plastic bottle!

*Life span will vary based on storage conditions, length of hair, desired foaminess, etc.

Bottled shampoo.

The average person uses 4-6 bottles of shampoo a year, and that shampoo usually contains ingredients that are harmful to both you and the environment.

Not to mention, these bottles often end up filling our landfills or scattered out in nature.

At life UNpacked our shampoo bars are 100% natural, chemical-free, and biodegradable.. So take them with you on your next outdoor adventure.

1. Wet hair thoroughly.
2. Gently rub the shampoo bar between your hands to lather.
*Less is more - You only need 3-4 turns of the bar in your hand.
3. Work the lather through your hair, go top down to prevent tangles.
*Avoid getting in your eyes.
4. Massage your head and scalp.
5. Rinse.
6. Store lifted on travel tin insert or soap saver.
*Drain your travel tin after each use to prevent your shampoo bar from sitting in a puddle!

Travel Size Shampoo Bar: 30-40 washes*

Your shampoo bar will dissolve to nothing so you don’t need to worry about disposing of it, unlike a plastic bottle!

Travel Tin:

Your travel tin will last you for years to come, so keep it and use it again and again.*

In the unlikely event you need to dispose of your travel tin or insert, they can be tossed in your recycling bin.

*Life span will vary based on storage conditions, length of hair, desired foaminess, etc.

Canned shaving cream.

Shaving cream is packed full of chemicals that leave your skin red, irritated, and dried out, which can lead to those annoying, tiny, raised red bumps.

Back in the day (ok, back in the 90’s, which really isn’t that long ago) aerosol cans contained chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which played a major role in the depletion of the Ozone layer. CFCs have now been banned in most countries, however, not in all.

Unfortunately, most aerosol cans (including the ones you use for shaving cream) use volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to propel their product. Once in the air, VOCs contribute to ground-level Ozone levels, contributing to smog production.

At life UNpacked our shave bars are 100% natural, chemical-free, and biodegradable.. So take them with you on your next outdoor adventure.

Citrus:

Sodium Olivate (Organic Olive Oil/Huile d'Olive Biologique), Sodium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil/Huile de Noix de Coco Biologique), Vitis Vinifera (Organic Grapeseed Oil/Huile de Pépins de Raisin Biologique), Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera/Aloe Vera Biologique), Panthenol (Vitamin B5 Vitamine B5), Charcoal Powder (Bamboo Charcoal Powder/Poudre de Charbon de Bambou), Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile Extract/Extrait de Chamomille), Rosa Centifolia (Red Rose Extract/Extrait de Rose Rouge), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula Extract/Extrait de Calendula), Urtica Dioica (Nettle Leaf Extract/Extrait de Feuille d’Ortie), Litsea Cubeba (Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Litsea Cubeba), Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Bergamote)

Lavender:

Sodium Olivate (Organic Olive Oil/Huile d'Olive Biologique), Sodium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil/Huile de Noix de Coco Biologique), Vitis Vinifera (Organic Grapeseed Oil/Huile de Pépins de Raisin Biologique), Simmondsia Chinensis (Organic Jojoba Oil/Huile de Jojoba Biologique), BTMS (Behentrimonium Methosulfate/Cetearyl Alcohol - a natural conditioner from the Colza plant/Behentrimonium Methosulfate/Cetearyl Alcohol - un conditionneur naturel de la plante Colza), Panthenol (Vitamin B5/Vitamine B5), Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera/Aloe Vera Biologique), Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile Extract/Extrait de Chamomille), Rosa Centifolia (Red Rose Extract/Extrait de Rose Rouge), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula Extract/Extrait de Calendula), Urtica Dioica (Nettle Leaf Extract/Extrait de Feuille d’Ortie), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Romarin), Lavandula Officinalis (Lavender Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Lavande)

1. Wet your shave bar.
2. Hold directly to the skin and rub in a circular motion or rub shave bar between your hands to lather.
3. Shave as you normally would.
4. Rinse.
5. Store lifted on travel tin insert or soap saver.
*Drain your travel tin after each use to prevent your shave bar from sitting in a puddle!

If you ordered a travel tin: Your shave bar will be shipped inside. Keep this tin and use it again and again.

If you did not order a travel tin: Your shave bar will be wrapped in compostable paper with a biodegradable sticker. The paper can be thrown into your compost, just be sure to recycle the sticker first.

Full Size: 60-80 washes*

Your shave bar will dissolve to nothing so you don’t need to worry about disposing of it, unlike an aerosol can!

*Life span will vary based on storage conditions, desired foaminess, etc.

Canned shaving cream.

Shaving cream is packed full of chemicals that leave your skin red, irritated, and dried out, which can lead to those annoying, tiny, raised red bumps.

Back in the day (ok, back in the 90’s, which really isn’t that long ago) aerosol cans contained chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) which played a major role in the depletion of the Ozone layer. CFCs have now been banned in most countries, however, not in all.

Unfortunately, most aerosol cans (including the ones you use for shaving cream) use volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to propel their product. Once in the air, VOCs contribute to ground-level Ozone levels, contributing to smog production.

At life UNpacked our shave bars are 100% natural, chemical-free, and biodegradable.. So take them with you on your next outdoor adventure.

Citrus:

Sodium Olivate (Organic Olive Oil/Huile d'Olive Biologique), Sodium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil/Huile de Noix de Coco Biologique), Vitis Vinifera (Organic Grapeseed Oil/Huile de Pépins de Raisin Biologique), Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera/Aloe Vera Biologique), Panthenol (Vitamin B5 Vitamine B5), Charcoal Powder (Bamboo Charcoal Powder/Poudre de Charbon de Bambou), Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile Extract/Extrait de Chamomille), Rosa Centifolia (Red Rose Extract/Extrait de Rose Rouge), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula Extract/Extrait de Calendula), Urtica Dioica (Nettle Leaf Extract/Extrait de Feuille d’Ortie), Litsea Cubeba (Litsea Cubeba Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Litsea Cubeba), Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Bergamote)

Lavender:

Sodium Olivate (Organic Olive Oil/Huile d'Olive Biologique), Sodium Cocoate (Organic Coconut Oil/Huile de Noix de Coco Biologique), Vitis Vinifera (Organic Grapeseed Oil/Huile de Pépins de Raisin Biologique), Simmondsia Chinensis (Organic Jojoba Oil/Huile de Jojoba Biologique), BTMS (Behentrimonium Methosulfate/Cetearyl Alcohol - a natural conditioner from the Colza plant/Behentrimonium Methosulfate/Cetearyl Alcohol - un conditionneur naturel de la plante Colza), Panthenol (Vitamin B5/Vitamine B5), Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera/Aloe Vera Biologique), Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile Extract/Extrait de Chamomille), Rosa Centifolia (Red Rose Extract/Extrait de Rose Rouge), Calendula Officinalis (Calendula Extract/Extrait de Calendula), Urtica Dioica (Nettle Leaf Extract/Extrait de Feuille d’Ortie), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Romarin), Lavandula Officinalis (Lavender Essential Oil/Huile Essentielle de Lavande)

1. Wet your shave bar.
2. Hold directly to the skin and rub in a circular motion or rub shave bar between your hands to lather.
3. Shave as you normally would.
4. Rinse.
5. Store lifted on travel tin insert or soap saver.
*Drain your travel tin after each use to prevent your shave bar from sitting in a puddle!

Travel Size Shave Bar: 30-40 washes*

Your shave bar will dissolve to nothing so you don’t need to worry about disposing of it, unlike an aerosol can!

Travel Tin:

Your travel tin will last you for years to come, so keep it and use it again and again.*

In the unlikely event you need to dispose of your travel tin or insert, they can be tossed in your recycling bin.

*Life span will vary based on storage conditions, desired foaminess, etc.