BOTTLE-FREE BATHS & SHOWERS

I confess I’m a sucker for slick packaging and no one does it better than the beauty brands. But with an estimated 120 billion units of packaging produced annually by the global cosmetics industry – much of it not recyclable – it’s time to switch those plastic bottles sat along the bath for solid-bar alternatives. Forget the moisture-stripping reputation of old-fashioned bars: these days there’s a soap to suit every skin type. Those with sensitive skin might like L’occitane Bonne Mère Extra Pur Soap (£6, uk.loccitane.com), or for something that’s both nourishing and comforting on a cold morning, try the deliciously scented Laughing Bird Spice Shea & Cocoa Butter Soap(£4.80, laughingbird-bodycare.co.uk).

TOP TIP Bars will quickly turn to mush if left in the shower tray. Natural cork pots, such as those from Lush (£7, uk.lush.com), are a good choice as they help draw away moisture.