Get glowing skin with 3 plastic-free body scrubs available in Japan

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Summer is here! It’s the season for beaches, festivals and other outdoor activities. On the other hand, many of you may be worried about damaging your skin from the strong sunlight. If so, try body scrubs! Here are plastic-free body scrubs for soft and glowing skin!

HUG BROWNE upcycles coffee beans into body scrubs

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A Japanese brand, HUG BROWNE, has transformed used coffee beans into sustainable body scrubs. They are vegan, cruelty-free, and contain no silicone, parabens, artificial dyes or fragrances.

Since its beginning, HUG BROWNE has been striving to create a society where everyone respects the environment. Package design also reflects their philosophy, plastic-free and less wasteful. They use only recyclable materials for the packaging.

Aside from their product itself, HUG BROWNE contributes to tree-planting in cooperation with a sustainable packaging company called Noissue. HUG BROWNE is a must-try for those who like coffee fragrances or are searching for more sustainable options.

LUSH produces zero-waste vegan scrub bars

The internationally well-known skincare brand, LUSH, produces “Naked” products which means package-free. Three types of bar scrubs are made of natural exfoliants. Even better, it is easy to use! Simply slip it directly onto wet skin, massage gently over the entire body, and rinse off.

“Scrubee” has a sweet honey fragrance with ground coconut shell and almonds to scrub. “Buffy,” LUSH’s classic exfoliating body scrub, is perfect for those who like gentle scents. Lavender and refreshing lemon scents provide you with a relaxing experience. The limited Edition, “Down the Rabbit Hole,” lifts your mood with a fruity fragrance from grapefruit and raspberry. “Buffy” and “Down the Rabbit Hole” are also vegan.

There are many LUSH stores in Japan, so take a look at these items at your nearest location!

SABON’s body scrubs made with botanical oil moisturize dry skin

The Israeli brand, SABON, is incredibly popular in Japan as this may be the first thing that comes to mind when many Japanese people hear the word “body scrub.” The scrub is made with Dead Sea salts and a blend of four botanical oils, including almond and jojoba. The oil covers the skin and keeps your skin moist after washing.

SABON also has been committed to sustainability since it launched in 1997. They strive to create environmentally friendly products, including vegan products and products made with naturally derived alcohol and preservatives. For the packaging, they use glass bottles that are designed to be reused.

SABON offers various fragrances ranging from sweet scents such as rose, lavender & vanilla to refreshing citrus scents. There is also a limited edition, TOKYO, available only in Japan. Furthermore, there are also scrubs for the head and face.

SABON also has many stores in Japan. Find your favorites at the store nearest you!

Many scrubs have traditionally contained plastic microbeads that are polluting oceans, however, more and more scrubs are now available without them. These clean beauty products enable us to get closer to our ideal skin while minimizing the impact on the environment.