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EcoMax / Bass

Natural Fibre Shower & Bath Mitts

Natural Fibre Shower & Bath Mitts

Regular price $19.00 AUD
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Material/Brand

Exfoliating Mitts

  • 100% natural plant material.     
  • Gently massages and exfoliates.     
  • Thoroughly cleanses the skin.  
  • Perfect for all skin types.  For wet or dry use. 
  • Home compostable.
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    EcoMax Hemp Exfoliating Mitt
    Hand-knitted by a Fair Trade organisation in Bangladesh using a close knit.
    Made with natural hemp.

    BASS Sisal Exfoliating Mitt
    Made with sisal. Sisal is a species of flowering plant native to southern Mexico, but widely cultivated and naturalized in many other countries. It yields a stiff fibre used in making rope and various other products. 

    Compatible Sunscreens

    What type of sunscreens work in our Solmates?
    Let’s be honest,  you don't want to buy a Solmate only to find your favourite sunscreen doesn’t work in it!

    The applicator was designed to work with as many sunscreens as possible. However the reality is that there is a vast range of sunscreens on the market and consistency can vary widely so some will work better than others!

    Solmates have pulled together a summary of the sunscreens they have tested to date. Of course, this list isn’t exhaustive, and they will continue to add to it.  Please note:  they’ve prioritised testing sunscreens that you can buy in larger bottles and have an SPF of at least 30.  

    Key Things To Know First

    1. Solmates work best with creams and lotion-based sunscreens.

    2. This includes mineral (zinc-based) sunscreens although the very thick ones may be more of a challenge. There are some tips below on how to alleviate this.

    3. Solmates DO NOT work well with liquid spray and very thin/runny sunscreens - our seals and the gap around the ball is designed for a slightly thicker consistency cream so you may see some leakage with very thin or liquid sunscreens.

    4. When sunscreens get hot they can change consistency and become very liquidy and runny.  This may cause some temporary leakage in certain circumstances until the sunscreen returns to its original consistency.  Please note: Sunscreens should be kept as cool as possible as exposure to high temperatures can also affect their efficacy.  

     

    Chemical Sunscreens that love Solmates

    Examples of the chemical sunscreens we have tested and know work well are:

    Brand & Type

    Aldi - Ombra Sunscreen (all types)

    Banana Boat - All Lotion types (not spray)

    Bondi Sands - Coconut Beach, Sport

    Cancer Council - Kids, Active, Sport, Watersport, Everyday

    Carroten - Everyday Lotion

    Dermaveen - Sensitive Sun

    Goat - Sunscreen Dry Touch

    Hamilton - Sensitive, Active Family

    La Roche Posay - Anthelios Wet Skin

    Le Tan - Coconut, Watermelon 

    Mecca Cosmetica - To Save Body

    Neutrogena - Beach Defence

    Standard Procedure - Original
    Sun Bum - Original

    Ultra Violette - Extreme Screen

    We are Feel Good - Signature, Coconut, Kakadu Plum, Sensitive, Wild Rosella

    Woolworths - Everyday Lotion

    Chemical Sunscreens that may have a tricky Solmates relationship

    There are a few runny / thin consistency sunscreens that work well with our Solmates, however as our seals and gap around the ball are built for a slightly thicker consistency sunscreen, you may experience leakage in certain circumstances with the following sunscreens so please take care:  

    Brand & Type

    Nivea Sun - Protect & Moisture

    Ego - Sunsense

    Natio sun - Quick Dry

    Mineral  Sunscreens

    We also know many  of you love mineral (zinc-based) sunscreens. The zinc-based sunscreens we’ve tested that work in our Solmates are:

    Brand

    Type

    Bondi Sands - Mineral Zinc

    Ethical Zinc - Natural Clear Zinc

    Invisible Zinc - Face and Body

    Key Sun - Clear Zinke

    Little Urchin- Natural Clear Zinc

    Mother - Natural

    Sunbum - Mineral Zinc

    Wot Not - Natural Sunscreen

    Mineral Sunscreens that have a tricky Solmates relationship

    Unfortunately some of the very thick mineral sunscreens / sun butters do not work well in our Solmates as the sunscreen tends to stick to the sides of the applicator and not fall well onto the roller ball.  

    Examples of the sunscreens that don’t work well are:  

    Brand & Type

    MooGoo - Clear Zinc 

    Sunslayer - Natural

    Surf Mud - Natural Zinc 

    Tips for Zinc-based or Thicker Sunscreen

    1. We suggest keeping the Solmate upside down (or turning upside down before usage) so that the sunscreen falls on the ball.

    2. Keep the Solmate quite full so there is always sunscreen on the roller ball end. 

    3. Some customers have given feedback that mixing a tiny amount of liquid coconut oil with their zinc sunscreens helps the sunscreen fall better on the roller ball - please take precautions however if you choose to alter the makeup of a sunscreen.

     

    So we hope this helps! Please drop us a line at hello@solmates.com.au if your favourite sunscreen is not on the lists here and we will make sure we test it.

    Materials

    Recycled Ocean Bound Plastic and mineral talc - for the body, base and lid
    Teflon - roller ball
    Silicone Rubber - tether 

    Packaging

    • 100% recycled material
    • Printed with plant-based inks
    • Fully recyclable or compostable,
      including stickers and labels that are also fully compostable at home or in the kerbside green bin

    End of Life Disposal

    1. Return to manufacturer, by emailing hello@solmates.com.au and they will arrange for its return to them
      OR
    2. Unit to be dismantled
      - Place the lid, body and base in kerbside recycling
      - Silicone tether and roller ball to go to specialist recycler (silicone recyclable but no pathways currently available in Australia) or send back to Solmates for repurposing.

    Care Instructions

    When and how should I clean my Solmate bottle?

    Your Solmate should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.  Solmates are designed for the immediate transport and application of sunscreen within a short period of time, not for long-term storage of sunscreen. 

    Removing any sunscreen from its original packaging may affect its efficacy over a given period, so please ensure you discard any old sunscreen regularly, then fully clean out all parts of your Solmate as follows:

    • Remove the lid and base from the middle part of the applicator (please do not try to remove the roller ball)
    • Using detergent and a brush or similar, thoroughly scrub and clean all parts of the applicator (including around the roller ball) to remove all residue
    • Rinse off detergent  (repeat these steps until the applicator is thoroughly clean)
    • Leave your Solmate to drain and fully dry before using again 

    Note:  Please don’t put your Solmate in the dishwasher - whilst the Solmate will survive a washing cycle we’ve found it doesn’t do a thorough cleaning job and sunscreen residue may be left.

    How do I care for my Solmate?

    • Make sure you discard any old sunscreen regularly.  Solmates are NOT designed for the long term storage of  sunscreen.  Removing any sunscreen from its original packaging may affect its efficacy over a given period, so please ensure you regularly empty the Solmate and discard any old sunscreen.
    • You need to clean your Solmate regularly  (see instructions in the ‘When and how should I clean my Solmate’)
    • Don’t leave your Solmate in direct sun for extended periods of time - this may cause the colour to fade and the plastic to become brittle. Overheating of any sunscreen inside the Solmate may also affect its efficacy. 
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    • Delivery

      • Local Delivery area is within a 5km radius of The Eco Station
      • Free local delivery for orders over $60
      • Just $5 for local delivery on orders under $60
      • We sometimes offer delivery further afield, so please reach out if you aren't in our local area but keen to utilise the convenience of delivery.

      Long term we hope to deliver via electric car/cargo bike trailer and in the meantime, where possible, we will deliver via electric cargo bike or on the way to other places in our car, as to reduce our carbon emissions as much as possible.