I don’t know about you guys, but I did realize that I’ve been washing my hands more often since our world changed over the last year.
I guess we all have. So today I wanted to share some of the most amazing eco-friendly soaps I’ve bought in the past few months that will keep my hands and body clean (while also supporting BIPOC-owned businesses).
Shima ‘of Navajoland stocks soaps that have been handcrafted by artisans from the Navajo nation. Each soap honors the earth and contains ingredients from the southwest such as pinon and juniper ash.
The Navajo Tea Soap Bar has a wonderfully mild sweet scent. It is made from the blooming green thread herb, also called Navajo tea, and enriched with carrot and marigold oil as well as lemon and meadow flowers. Every soap comes with a beautiful Navajo blessing prayer that reminds us to “walk in beauty”.
Erica Robinson is a yoga teacher and creator of the Asali Aromatics personal care line. All of the soaps in their line are made with natural ingredients like coconut oil, cupuacu butter, and clay, all of which highlight their main ingredient, raw, unrefined honey (which is said to have antimicrobial properties).
This delightful soap comes in a reusable can and in six different fragrances. I chose the vetiver fragrance because this essential oil has grounding properties and with the change of the seasons I find that I need a little more rest in my life.
I noticed the confetti soap from the black brand Rustic Glory Soap Company because it reminded me of terrazzo tiles. This cold pressed soap is made from a powerful blend of ingredients like avocado, colloidal oats and turmeric.
It also uses soap shavings from previous products so nothing is ever wasted. It smells of lavender and invigorating eucalyptus, so it’s a nice morning soap when you need a little pick-me-up.
Nothing says fall like cinnamon and allspice, amiright? Made by the Bison Star couple, this cinnamon soap is a perfect option when the seasons change. This soap reminds me of autumn, campfires and sugar cookies!
The soap comes in a cute heart shape celebrating one of the founder’s Taos Pueblo legacies, and in the more traditional bar with the Bison Star logo.
I talked about nopalera soap in my favorite nopalera soap article, but I had to pick it up again because it’s one of my favorites.
The unique cactus paddle soap is enriched with moisturizing nopal cactus oil and available in three different fragrances that celebrate Mexican culture. This is a must for all plant lovers out there.
These are just a few of my favorites – leave your recommendations in the comments section below. xo, Amanda
PS If you’re feeling inspired to make your own soap, check out these DIYs. Pumpkin spice soap, anyone?
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