Packaging
Oasiis has eliminated plastic from both product and shipping packaging. The Massage Melt Starter Set includes a thick-walled glass jar (a forever recyclable) to hold the solid lotion bar. The On-The-Go Melt Stick comes in a compact tube that is also plastic-free (images suggest a biodegradable cardboard cylinder, but not specified*). The brand also uses shipping boxes and fillers made from 100% recycled material and avoids any unnecessary wrapping or plastic tape
Ingredient Sustainability
Oasiis's formulas are composed entirely of plant-derived ingredients, which generally have a lower environmental footprint than petroleum-based or synthetic chemicals. The base ingredients – kokum butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, shea butter, argan oil, jojoba oil, coconut oil, and sunflower seed wax – are all renewable resources from plants. Importantly, the brand steers clear of problematic ingredients like palm oil, which contributes greatly to deforestation. Instead, Oasiis uses kokum and other exotic butters. Kokum butter, for example, is harvested from the seeds of the Garcinia indica tree (native to India) and is considered an eco-friendly crop – kokum trees thrive without need for pesticides or intensive irrigation.
The fragrances are from natural essential oils rather than synthetic aroma chemicals, so there are no persistent synthetic musks or phthalates (which can bioaccumulate) in the formula.
Oasiis has not published detailed information about each ingredient's origin or certifications. We do not know, for example, if their cocoa butter is certified fair-trade or if the coconut oil comes from an organic, sustainable source. The absence of palm oil already sidesteps one major sustainability pitfall, but other ingredients like coconut and cocoa have their own social and environmental considerations
Energy Use and Footprint
As a small emerging brand, Oasiis has not published data on its energy consumption or carbon emissions. There is limited information on energy use in production, but we can infer a few things. The products are handmade in San Francisco, USA, likely in small batches, which means manufacturing is on a cottage industry scale rather than an energy-intensive factory. The Made-to-Order approach (producing in response to demand) also avoids the energy waste of making excess inventory that might go unsold.
The product format may confer some carbon efficiency in shipping: solid bars are more compact and lighter per use than water-filled lotions.
Waste Management
Oasiis integrates waste reduction into its product design and operations. On the production side, making items in small batches means less risk of overproduction. On the consumer end, Oasiis strongly encourages minimal waste and creative reuse. A great example is their guidance for when the Massage Melt bar becomes too small to use: they instruct customers to chop up the remnants and melt them into the empty stick container, effectively creating a new balm.
Business Model
Oasiis's business model is built around mindful, long-term use rather than fast-turnover or trend-driven sales. The company launched with essentially one hero product (the Massage Melt) in a handful of scent variations, plus an accessory (the Melt Stick) – this is the opposite of a typical high-churn beauty brand that pumps out dozens of products and limited editions each season. Crucially, the refill model is inherently a mindful consumption model: the brand makes its money by selling refills and encourages reusing the durable parts.
