Namsû 002 Body Wash Starter Kit (Labdanum + Cedar)

We're not quite sure how it's possible to become quite so excited about... a hand wash. But we are!

Probably it's because this smells just fantastic: a very 'Zen' scent that ticks all our olfactory boxes. It features grounding cedarwood and an almost leathery, honey-like resin called labdanum, from the cistus plant, in a gentle formula that is also powered by prebiotics and probiotics to balance the skin's natural microbiome.

But we also love the sustainability angle. Namsû use a 'refill and recycle' system, so that once you've acquired the sleek dispenser, you simply tuck your refill inside (and re-insert the pump, of course). The orange empties are then 100% kerbside recyclable.

Namsû ticks other eco-boxes, too, aiming to be 'planet positive': biodegradeable, cruelty-free, vegan (and 100% lovely, they should be adding to the list of credentials!) It also ticks every style box going!

Namsû is from a husband and wife team who've poured their energy and savings into founding this bathroom brand and who, as they put it, are 'inspired by ancient stories of bathing; the rituals, the culture and the pleasure it brings so many. Translated, our name means ‘wash bowl’ in Akkadian and represents a nod to the ancient ritual of bathing.'

And all we can say is: bring on the matching moisturisers, Namsû!

£35 for 400ml – buy here

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