Hi looking for some tips please.
Trying to reduce our plastic use, but my autistic son can't bear the feel of bars of soap on his hands or skin or the fact it has been on other people etc. He'd literally not wash his hands if there is only a bar of soap available. So we use liquid hand soap and shower gel. He uses a body puff thing so doesn't use too much shower gel so it lasts a while.
Are there any alternatives to bars of soap/solid shower gel as that's the same principle he won't touch it. I heard some people mention refillable shower gels/shampoos, but where do you go for this? I haven't seen anywhere near me that does this?
It is a sensory issue and he can't get past it. He does love animals and cares about the environment, always helps recycle things. I finally got him to accept reusable drinking straws as he can't drink without one and I've bought him a metal water bottle and tin lunch containers for school. He walks or cycles to school and we recycle everything possible and donate all outgrown clothes/shoes/toys to charity shops. We have stopped eating red meat and only eat chicken/turkey twice a week max and have been using oat and almond milks. Just conscious of doing all we can so would appreciate any suggestions.