Coconut-derived cleansers
Work the bar into a rich lather to wash away the day. Rinse thoroughly for a fresh, clean finish.
Made for your skin
A generous lather, a comfortable grip, and a bar designed for your daily shower. Stem Body brings cleansing and a gentle polish together in one solid stick.
Work the bar into a rich lather to wash away the day. Rinse thoroughly for a fresh, clean finish.
A cleansing blend with a fine exfoliating texture. Use light pressure and let the bar do the work.
The beeswax shell gives you a comfortable place to hold the bar and helps protect its sides between showers. Keep it dry between uses.
A few helpful answers
Stem Body is a body wash with kaolin clay and fine pumice for cleansing and exfoliation. Stem Hair is our shampoo and conditioner formula for hair. Choose the formula for the area you’re washing.
Wet your skin and the exposed top of the bar. Lather in your hands or glide it gently over wet skin, then rinse thoroughly. Store the bar where water can drain away. See our cap and base guide for setup and travel tips.
Use the scent selector above to see each option’s notes. Prefer no added scent? Choose Clear when available. The Ingredients dropdown shows the ingredient image for your selected scent.
The protective shell is made with beeswax. The cap and base use a wood-based material. Together, they make the bar easier to hold, store, and bring along.
Yes. On the Fall Stock-Up Sale page, mix full-size Hair and Body bars and choose your scents. Save 40% with 2 bars, 50% with 4, or 60% with 8. Bundles of 2 or more bars ship free in the US.
We design, formulate, manufacture, and ship Stem from San Diego, California. Read more about Swell Labs and our approach.
Stem comes with our 30-day money-back guarantee. See the returns policy or contact our team for help with your order.
Thoughtfully made hair and body care.
Formulated and made in San Diego.
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One Stick. Full Body Clean. Nothing Artificial.
120+ washes of body wash in one solid bar. Gentle coconut cleansers, kaolin clay, and ultra-fine pumice. Bigger grip, richer lather, mess-free beeswax shell — 100% plastic-free.
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Benefits
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Lasts 6 Months
120+ washes from a single bar — outlasts 3-4 bottles.
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7 Simple Ingredients
No sulfates, parabens, or silicones. Just clean science.
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Smart Beeswax Shell
Patented shell keeps the stick dry. No mush, mess, or slip, ever.
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Travel Friendly
TSA-approved. Cap on, toss in your bag.
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100% Plastic Free
Biodegradable bar, compostable packaging.
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Deep Clean, Not Dry
Kaolin clay and pumice lift dirt and sweat without stripping your skin's natural barrier.
Ingredients
How to Use
Whats Included
6.5 oz Stem Body Wash Formulation:
Gentle Cleansing: Coconut-derived cleansers lift dirt and sweat without stripping your skin's natural barrier.
Deep Exfoliation: Kaolin clay and ultra-fine pumice remove buildup for a smooth, refreshed feel.
Long-Lasting: Lasts up to 120 uses.
Simple Ingredients: Made with naturally derived ingredients; free of sulfates and parabens.
Patented Beeswax Shell:
Self-regulating to prevent mushiness and mess.
Stem Base and Multi-Purpose Cap: Crafted from our proprietary spruce wood-based material.
Travel Mode: Cap seals the formula for protection on the go.
Sharpening Mode: Rotate cap to remove a section of the beeswax shell.
Usage Mode: Cap attaches to the base as an ergonomic grip and elevates the bar to keep it dry.
Fiber-Based Protective Packaging Instructional Label
Details
Stem - Natural Shampoo and Conditioner Bar
Stem shampoo and conditioner bar is a premium, plastic-free solid that lathers big, rinses clean, and leaves scalps refreshed and ends soft, without residue. Made with just 7 clean ingredients (sulfate-free, silicone-free, phthalate-free, color-safe, cruelty-free), Stem is designed for oily, fine, color-treated, and sensitive hair types. Scents are naturally sophisticated (Coconut Hinoki, Santal Oak, Lavender Romarin, Aloe Tea Tree) plus Clear (unscented). If you’re comparing the best shampoo bars, Stem pairs salon-quality performance with minimal ingredients for results you can feel on day one.
What sets Stem apart is its innovative, deodorant stick like functionality and patented smart beeswax shell that keeps the shampoo and conditioner bar dry, grippy, and mess-free, no slip, no mush, no soggy dishes - plus a dual-use travel cap for true TSA-friendly portability. The entire system is plastic-free and compostable, aligning with eco-friendly/zero-waste goals while maximizing longevity.
Transform your routine with Stem Natural Bar Shampoo and Conditioner, pure, sustainable, and salon-quality care made for every hair type.
Smart Beeswax Shell
Engineered to Last
Lasts 120+ Washes
USA Produced
Enhanced Grip
No Mess or Mush
Patent Pending
Stays solid. Never mushy or slippery. Wears down like a deodorant stick from first wash to last. Lasts 250% longer than normal bars.
Fewer Ingredients. Higher Standards. Better Hair.
Rated "Excellent" by Yuka
Top 5% of hair care products.
A+ on EWG Skin Deep
Every ingredient rated safe. Zero red flags.
Made in San Diego not Overseas
Our facility. Our formulas. Our machines.
From skeptics to superfans
80% five-star. Over 50,000 Sold in 2025. Here's what convinced them.
One stick replaces everything.
Less clutter. Less plastic. Less money. Better hair.
1 STEM
0% Water
7 Ingredients
100% Natural Materials
Biodegrades in 180 Days
~$0.22/Wash
4 BOTTLES
90% Water
15+ Ingredients
Synthetic Compounds
Degrades 450 Years
~$0.54/Wash
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't see yours? Ask us anything — a real person on our team will get back to you within 24 hours.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Get every penny back — no questions asked. Try Stem for 60 days. If it's not everything you hoped for, reach out and we'll refund you 100%.
Do I need a conditioner too?
Stem isn't a shampoo — it's a 7-ingredient cleansing treatment with over 30% natural moisturizers built into the formula. It cleans, hydrates, and repairs in a single wash. 87% of users stop using conditioner entirely by week 2.
Most people feel softer, smoother hair after their very first wash. In some cases — especially if your hair has years of silicone buildup from traditional products — it can take a few extra washes for your hair to fully adjust and the results to kick in. That's normal.
Need extra moisture? Let the lather sit for 2 minutes before rinsing — it doubles as a deep conditioning mask.
Is Stem safe for color-treated hair?
Yes. In fact, it extends your color's life. Traditional shampoos use sulfates that roughen the hair cuticle, allowing color molecules to escape and fade. Stem is 100% sulfate-free and pH-balanced. We gently cleanse the surface without disturbing the cuticle, locking your color in longer than standard "color-safe" shampoos.
Is Stem suitable for all hair types?
Yes, because it adapts to your hair's needs. Whether your hair is fine, curly, oily, or dry, the biology is the same—it's the imbalance that causes issues. Stem restores homeostasis. Stem uses bio-mimetic ingredients that adapt to your hair’s needs: providing deep hydration for curls without weighing down fine hair. It restores your natural texture.
Oily Hair? It cleanses without stripping, stopping your scalp from over-producing oil to compensate.
Dry/Curly Hair? It delivers hydration directly to the cortex without heavy silicone coatings.
Designed, Formulated, Manufactured, and Shipped from San Diego, CA
We don't outsource our quality. Unlike brands that white-label products from overseas factories, we are a true lab. We research, formulate, and manufacture every Stem bar in our own facility in San Diego. We even built our own proprietary machinery to ensure the 7-ingredient formula and Beeswax Shell are perfect. Made by us, shipped to you.
How do I use Stem?
What are the caps and bases of Stem made from?
Our caps and bases are crafted from a proprietary material made from spruce wood combined with other natural saps. This innovative blend creates a strong, durable, and completely biodegradable system for Stem, aligning with our commitment to sustainability.
Where do you source your ingredients?
We source our ingredients from a network of U.S.-based partners who provide ethically and sustainably sourced materials. The majority of our ingredients are grown in the United States and South America, ensuring high quality while reducing our environmental footprint.
