A Healthy Ocean = A Thriving Planet.

How Megan & Willow Is Helping Protect Our Waters. One Soap at a Time

Turtle encounters plastic bag in the Ocean

The beauty industry is undergoing a much needed transformation. For decades, the convenience of plastic packaging dominated shelves, leaving behind a wave of environmental damage, especially in our oceans. Today, more than 11 million metric tons of plastic enter the ocean each year, harming marine life, disrupting delicate ecosystems, and threatening coastal communities. A thriving planet depends on healthy oceans, and protecting them starts with the choices we make, even in our bathrooms.

At Megan & Willow Handcrafted Soaps and Skincare, we believe that beautiful skin shouldn't come at the cost of a polluted sea.

The Problem: Plastic in Skincare

From shampoo bottles and cleanser tubes to single-use sheet masks, skincare products are often wrapped in layers of plastic that never decompose. Instead, they break down into microplastics, which are now found in everything from deep-sea fish to Arctic ice, and even human blood. Marine animals often mistake plastic for food, leading to starvation, poisoning, and death. And with plastic production expected to triple by 2060, the crisis is only accelerating.

Our Solution: Conscious Packaging, Clean Beauty

At Megan & Willow, we’ve taken a stand. Our mission is simple: to craft skincare products that nourish the body and respect the planet. That’s why we package our products in glass, aluminium, and waxed paper, natural alternatives that are recyclable, reusable, and biodegradable.

• Glass jars and bottles not only preserve product quality, but can be endlessly recycled or upcycled into beautiful storage containers.

• Aluminium tins are lightweight, rust-proof, and infinitely recyclable without loss of quality.

• Waxed paper wraps for our soaps are compostable and plastic-free, reducing waste from the very first wash.

By steering clear of single-use plastic, we’re helping to prevent pollution before it reaches the ocean.

Handmade with a Purpose

Every product is made by hand in small batches, using ethically sourced ingredients and sustainable methods. From our lavender oatmeal soap to our Moroccan Lava clay face mask, every item is a reminder that luxury and responsibility can, and should, go hand in hand.

Help make a difference

Sustainability isn’t a trend it’s a responsibility. Whether you're switching to solid shampoo bars, choosing sustainable skincare products, or supporting small businesses with big environmental missions, your choices matter.

At Megan & Willow, we’re more than artisan soap and skincare makers, we care about the ingredients and the packaging. Why ? so we leave the planet in a better state for our children and grandchildren.

Together, we can turn the tide.

Let’s keep our oceans blue and the land Green. Lets do it together.

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