Toiletries

There are loads of DIY makeup options using household items - have a look on Pinterest for your exact needs but most things are “makeable”! If you’d like to buy makeup, click here for a great article.

Silk dental floss in glass jars is available to buy online from AnythingButPlastic.co.uk.

But there are other types as well like characoal floss or wax floss from Grain and Sustain

There are a variety of solid deodorants sold in Lush. But you can find great alternatives in regular pharmacies like Boots. It is possible to find refillable or paper packaged deodorant sticks.

You can find great sampoo and conditioner bars in Lush and in various waste free shops like Grain and Sustain, or AnythingButPlastic.co.uk.

There are various natural soap makers in Fife including Superfly Soaps who are one of our 'Plastic-Free Champion' businesses. For homemade DIY options have a search online there are lot of alternatives.

Coconut oil is useful for cooking, as a moisturiser, as a conditioner and in toothpaste. It has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal properties making a great treatment for dry skin and scratches and is available in glass jars with metal lids from most supermarkets. Some companies sell moisturising bars which are wrapped in paper - Lush does a facial serum bar.

Cheeky Panda sells toilet paper and kitchen towels and delivers to you in a cardboard box. Half their profits go towards building toilets in the third world. Other alternative can be Who Gives a Crap they sell bamboo and recycle paper toilet rolls as a subscription, and deliver in a cardboard box as well.

Toothpaste tablets (Denttabs) are available from Anythingbutplastic.co.uk. Lush also have their own toothpaste tablets. You can also usually find some in most waste free shops like Grain and Sustain.

Bamboo toothbrushes are available in pharmacies, waste free shops and lots of online stores.

There are many washable, reusable nappy and wipe options. Join Fife Real Nappy Library or Perth Nappies and Slings to try different nappies to find out what suits you and your baby, and to get advice. There are a variety of groups on facebook for buying and selling secondhand nappies and wipes. Cheeky wipes is a great online shop that sells washable wipes, or you can make your own by cutting up old cotton clothes.

There are a variety of safety razors available online. Even Boots pharamcy has some options as well. Take care when recycling and handling razor blades. Friendly Soap sell shaving bars.

Friendly Soap are a well-known large manufacturer of natural soaps. They are stocked by Pillar of Hercules. There are various natural soap makers in Fife including Superfly Soaps who are one of our 'Plastic-Free Champion' businesses. Use these as an alternative to liquid handwash and shower gels.

There are a range of washable sanitary pads, cups and underwear in various sizes, from various sellers who will deliver. Hey Girls... is one company who do a full range of options. Cheeky wipes also do great sanitary pads and pants. Also don't forget that the Scottish Government has introduced new legislation - the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021. (more info under)