Bath fizzers, solid shampoo and soap: plastic-free bath and beauty gifts

A guide to plastic-free bath and beauty gifts in the UK: bath fizzer gift sets, solid shampoo bars and natural soaps, how to use them and how to make them last.

Agnes + Cat Secret Garden Bath Fizzer Gift SetSee priceAgnes + Cat Clementine Solid ShampooSee priceAgnes + Cat Bath FizzerSee priceAgnes + Cat Berry & Fig Bath Fizzer Gift SetSee price

Bath and beauty gifts are easy to get right, and choosing plastic-free versions makes them kinder to the planet too.

Bath fizzer gift sets

Drop one into a warm bath and it fizzes, scents the water and softens the skin. A gift set gives the person a few scents to try, which makes it a safe choice for anyone. The Secret Garden gift set and the Berry and Fig gift set come ready-boxed. Single bath fizzers make great stocking fillers.

Solid shampoo bars

One bar can replace two or three plastic bottles of shampoo. Wet your hair, rub the bar between your hands or straight onto your hair, then lather and rinse. Store it on a draining soap dish between uses so it stays firm and lasts longer. Try the Clementine solid shampoo or Sea Salt and Moss.

Making bath products last

• Keep bars out of standing water.
• Store fizzers somewhere dry, as humidity can set them off early.
• Use up natural products within the date on the pack.

Sensitive skin?

Check the ingredients list on the product page. If you or the person you're buying for has sensitive skin or allergies, patch-test a small area first.