Thriving Sustainably is supported by readers like you. If you purchase through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you.

Lush Naked shampoo bar

Directory

Lush

Naked shampoo bar

Sold packaging-free, so almost no plastic; a 2 because some fragrance is not broken out and certifications are still being confirmed.

Packaging-FreeVegetarianMany VeganHandmade
2 / 10 Low plastic footprint $$

A solid shampoo bar sold naked with no packaging at all. Handmade, with a vegetarian range and many vegan options.

How this score breaks down

Plastic-derived chemicals of concern No concerns
No phthalates, bisphenols, or PFAS.
Intentionally added microplastics None added
None
Packaging plastic intensity Plastic-free
Sold naked, no packaging
Microfibre / shedding Doesn't shed
Not a textile, so nothing sheds in use or washing.
Transparency and disclosure Partly disclosed
Ingredients on label; some fragrance not broken out

Strengths

  • Sold completely packaging-free
  • Many vegan options in the range
  • Widely available in stores

Trade-offs

  • Some fragrance components are not broken out on the label, so disclosure is slightly less complete
  • We are still confirming the PETA and Vegan Society certifications directly, so this entry is marked limited confidence until then

What it's made of

A solid shampoo bar sold completely naked, with no packaging at all. The bar is the entire product, so there is nothing to throw away.

PartMaterial
FormatSolid shampoo bar
PackagingNone (sold unpackaged)

Free of All packaging, plastic bottle, added water

Packaging
Sold naked, no packaging
Microplastics
None

Certifications

Independent, third-party certifications only. Tap any badge to see what it verifies.

About Lush

Lush is known for packaging-free, handmade cosmetics sold without plastic. Its cruelty-free and vegan claims are being confirmed against primary sources.

Categories:

Melissa Walker, founder of Thriving Sustainably

Hi, I’m Melissa-founder of Thriving Sustainably

Melissa Walker is the founder of Thriving Sustainably. A mom who started reading the labels after learning how much microplastic ends up in our bodies, she co-leads the environmental pillar of a Fortune 500 company’s employee sustainability program and rates brands against public certification databases so families can lower their microplastic exposure without the guesswork.