Soap, by definition, is clean. But unfortunately, that doesn’t mean it’s environmentally friendly, or even that it’s free from harmful chemicals. That’s discouraging news about a product that you coat your entire body in daily, like body wash or shower gel. But you can’t just skip the shower if you want to continue living in human society. There are lots of ways to make your hygiene routine more sustainable, and some soap choices are clearly better than others. This article contains affiliate...

As Hollywood megastars go, Matthew McConaughey somehow manages to be completely contemporary and comfortingly classic. He can do it all — rom-coms, dramas, biopics, period pieces, studio blockbusters, critically adored indies and prestige television — as magnetic leading man or crackerjack character player. An off-the-top-of-the-head recounting — Magic Mike, The Lincoln Lawyer, The Wolf of Wall Street, True Detective, Dallas Buyers Club, Dazed and Confused — just hints at how ubiquitous and versatile he is. But the Oscar-winning actor has built up a reputation for...

Hear Me Out: Bar Soap Is Better Than Body Wash First, I just want to start off by saying, everyone is entitled to their opinions, and it's called personal hygiene because that's what it is: personal. That said, my hot take is that if you're not using a bar of soap in the shower, you're not doing it right. Why do I get so worked up about this shower matter, you ask? Because in a world where people brag about only washing their...

Derm-Approved Face Soap Bars That Will Leave Your Skin Squeaky Clean Thanks to their moisturizing ingredients and grime-busting capabilities, these face soap bars boast the ability to create a glowing complexion without all the plastic. Serious tree huggers and frequent flyers may not see eye to eye on many things, but they're sure to agree that liquid face washes cause more trouble than they're worth. The cleansers are commonly packaged in 100-percent plastic tubes or bottles with pumps that can't be recycled,...

Delegates coming to the United Nations talks are to be presented with special eco-friendly bars of soap, made locally and capturing the essence of Scotland. Its creators, Soapworks, hope the Coastal Shores cleansing bars – which are inspired by Scotland’s dramatic coastlines, fresh sea air and crashing waves – will act as a “gentle” reminder of the need to protect the planet as negotiators go about their daily ablutions. “Coastal Shores is a practical symbol of a sustainable future for...