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ABOUT US

Concentrated care. Thoughtfully made.

Soft hair. Fresh skin.
A better bar.

Meet Stem. Gentle cleansing, nourishing care, and a protective beeswax shell—all in a solid bar made for your everyday shower.

Made in San DiegoPlastic-free packaging30-day guarantee
A Stem bar on a shower shelf beside shampoo and conditioner bottles
A little less clutter.A lot more care.

Meet your everyday essentials

Good care.
From hair to toe.

Choose your formula, then find your favorite scent. The same considered design, with care for each part of your routine.

Coconut Hinoki Stem Hair

Hair care · 4.6 oz

Stem Hair

A creamy, gentle wash that leaves hair exceptionally soft, with a light, uncoated feel.

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Coconut Hinoki Stem Body wash

Body care · 4.6 oz

Stem Body

Concentrated cleansing and exfoliating care for fresh, smooth-feeling skin.

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Before-and-after hair comparison from the original Stem Hair page
Discover what a gentler wash can feel like. Individual results vary.

The feel comes first

A gentler wash.
Exceptionally soft hair.

Stem Hair brings a coconut-derived cleanse together with cocoa butter, pro-vitamin B5, and rice protein. A focused formula for clean, soft hair that feels light after you rinse.

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Better by design

Care is in
the whole bar.

The protective beeswax shell helps shield the sides while you wash with the exposed top. The base gives the bar a place to stand, and the cap makes it easy to take along.

  • A protective shell.Designed to help limit water exposure around the sides.
  • A place for your bar.Stand it upright and let it dry between washes.
  • Ready for your routine.At home or away, with less packaging to carry.
See how to use Stem →
Stem’s protective beeswax shell and the bar getting smaller through repeated washes

From our lab to your shower

Thoughtfully made.
Close to home.

We develop our formulas and make Stem in our own San Diego facility. From ingredients to the finished bar, we keep working on the details that make everyday care feel better.

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Your favorites. Better together.

Mix Hair and Body. Save 40% on 2 bars, 50% on 4, or 60% on 8.
Free U.S. shipping on bundles of 2 or more.

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Designed to Disappear

We craft high-performance, eco-friendly products using natural materials and advanced technology. Guided by our commitment to nature, each design is made to come from the earth and return to it seamlessly.

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San Diego, CA 92109