How To Never Run Out Of Body Care (Ever) Again

You know that moment when you head into the shower to build up a luxurious lather of sweet-smelling body wash… and it’s empty? Yeah, file it under ‘one of the most frustrating things ever’. It’s almost as frustrating as when you make it out of said shower only to realise that your beloved body lotion hasn’t got a drop to spare, let alone enough to take your limbs from dry/itchy/unhappy to silky smooth and stupidly soft.

And of course, the truest pain comes in the midst of cursing all kinds of names before coming to the cruel realisation that this entire mess could have been avoided if you’d just (say it and grimace with us) *planned ahead*.

So what’s the trick to making sure your mind never fails to remind you to restock your precious skin supplies? Eliminating your brain’s role in it entirely! Sounds like magic, we know, but we’re about to introduce you to a world of wizardry that’ll ensure you’re never caught short again. Like ever again. It all comes down to three super simple steps…

Step 1: Choose your body brand wisely

We won’t lie to you; not all body care brands are created equal. In fact, some may not even factor in the possibility of you forgetting to re-purchase – rude! The secret to success lies in selecting (and staying true to) one that does. For the record, you won’t find one more determined to keep your stash stocked (and your planet-loving conscience clear) than etch&ethos. How?! Well we thought you’d never ask…

Step 2: Trust in those who WON’T forget

So how does the magic occur? Have the powers at be heard our cries and actually invented automatically replenishing skin care? Well honestly, kind of. Here’s the process: it’s twofold and mighty clever.

See, etch&ethos is determined to ensure you get all the superior skin care you need without contributing more to landfill and other icky environmental issues. So, they’ve created a clever subscription service where you select how often you’d like to refill (literally; they’ll send you a fancy sustainable refill pack instead of another whole pump-laden bottle).

And when you think about it, the benefits of a scheduled refresh will go way farther than having to remember to jot down ‘body wash’ on your shopping list. Not only will you never be caught lather-less in the shower again, but you’ll be minimising plastic waste by reusing your original packaging and cutting down on impulse purchases. Plus, subscribers receive 10 per cent off their order so your bank account will reap the rewards too.

etch&ethos also make sure your refills get to you (in whichever scent variant you please) before you even realise that you’re running out. For example, say ‘Summer Citrus’ is your preferred option; you’d start by snapping up a classic 300g body wash ($16.50 at etch&ethos) and 300mL body lotion ($16.50 at etch&ethos), both of which come housed in pump bottles.

Once you’ve stationed both pumps in and by your shower (respectively), you just need to lock in a subscription to make sure they never end up empty, harnessing the powers of the 1kg body wash refill ($26.50 at etch&ethos) and 1L body lotion refill ($26.50 at etch&ethos). And the exact same goes for the equally divine ‘Botanical Bloom’ scent.

All you have to do is decide how often you think you’ll want to replenish. Think about it once and it’s done! You can choose between monthly, every two months and every three months – or if you want to sample the subscription vibe before committing for multiple months, try a single order. But hey, considering you can cancel anytime, we personally vote for ‘lock in a monthly refill subscription right now if not sooner’. Your trusty top-up will last you a few refill sessions, too; considering each refill bottle is 1L/1kg while your original pump bottle holds 300mL/300g, you’ll be able to fill up a few times before needing a newbie. All the while trusting that by the time you do need one, it’ll already be on your doorstep.

Step 3: Lather and slather in peace every damn day

Once you’ve got your etch&ethos supply (and subscription) locked in, there’s genuinely nothing else to do – that’s the whole blessing of it! From there, simply lather away, enjoy the aromas and top up your hydration stocks in peace knowing that your physical product stock will be plentifully replenished pronto. It’s a no-brainer, really; it’s not like any compromises are required, considering the formulas are naturally-derived*, scientifically-formulated delights and botanical and citrus scents are our go-tos anyway. As they say, sustainability is going to smell great on you. Catchy, no?!

*etch&ethos products contain 94% naturally derived ingredients, as per ISO16128.

Which scent sounds like your favourite? Have you tried etch&ethos before?