Hand & Body Wash Refills: Save Money & Plastic with Thankyou

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01 October, 2025
The smart way to save money (and plastic): why refills win every time

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The smart way to save money (and plastic): why refills win every time

Have you ever noticed how often you’re writing hand wash or body wash on your supermarket shopping list? The average Aussie family goes through 16 bottles of hand and body wash a year*, which can be both expensive and plastic-heavy.

But just like you, we’re on a constant mission to be as sustainable as possible whilst still choosing top quality products, at affordable prices, which can feel like the seemingly impossible trifecta these days.

So, we decided to make the complicated, uncomplicated.

*Based on 500mL bottle size, and an average household size of 2.52.

The hand and body wash refill revolution

Enter: our Forever Bottle Refill System, designed to save you money and reduce plastic waste, without compromising on the iconic decor handwash-by-the-sink moment.

Our refillable and reusable Forever Bottles, including our 1L and 3L Hand & Body Wash Refills, have been created with the planet in mind.

  • Forever Bottles: Designed to be refilled over and over, reducing single-use plastic waste.

  • Hand & Body Wash Refills (1L + 3L): A sustainable way to top up your hand and body wash without unnecessary packaging.

Think of it as your same daily ritual, but smarter, more cost-effective, and planet-friendly.

The refill revolution

No commitment issues here

Our bottles are made to last (like, forever). Couple this with our refill bottles, made from high-value, recycled HDPE. Instead of throwing away a bottle each time you finish (and then heading to the supermarket), you’re simply topping up your Forever Bottle whenever it runs low.

More washes, less waste, and bigger savings.

The seemingly never-ending cost of living crisis pressure we all feel as consumers is real, and as a brand that exists for humanity, this means we are relentless in making products that are good for every body.

  • Good for every person

  • Good for every type of skin

  • Good for the world and everyone in it

That’s why we spent years behind the scenes developing this range: design-led products that are sustainable, high-quality, made with >95% naturally derived ingredients, and (importantly) affordable.

design-led products that are sustainable, high-quality, made with >95% naturally derived ingredients, and affordable.

Are refills actually cheaper?

Short answer: yes.

Cost-saving math is our favourite kind of mind, and we’ve crunched the numbers on this one so you don’t have to. 

Forever Bottle + Hand & Body Wash Refills system savings
*When buying Thankyou Charcoal Glass Forever Bottle at Coles ‘Evey Day’ price $9.95

Savings that go beyond your wallet

Purchasing less frequently because you’re buying larger size refills isn’t just good for you as a time and money saver; it’s actually really good for the environment, too.

By purchasing either our 1L or 3L Hand and Body Wash Refills, you’re helping to reduce the carbon footprint of your purchases through fewer resources, contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions. You’re also using the power of your choice to reduce your own plastic output, and excess use of plastic in the personal care industry just by purchasing less frequently; all in a day's work!

And the best part about all of this? Like every Thankyou product, our refill system exists all for the end of extreme poverty.

A refill routine you’ll love

Sustainability works best when it’s easy. Our refill system is designed so you can refill, store it in your cupboard, and get back to your day knowing that you won’t be caught empty-handed the next time you run out.

No faff, no extra clutter, no single-use plastic. Just clean hands, a bathroom you’ll actually want to show off and a world-changing impact.

The best kind of self-care? It cares for more than just you.

Ready to make the switch? Shop refills now