If your household is like many, you might find that you and your family members go through a whole lot of toiletry items. Even though basic toiletries aren’t really known for being expensive, the cost can really add up. These are a few tips that can help you cut costs while still buying the essential toiletry items that you and your family members need.

1. Buy in Bulk

First of all, when it comes to items that you and your family use a lot of, you might find that you can save a lot of money by buying in bulk. For example, you will usually pay less overall if you purchase larger bottles of shampoo rather than smaller ones. The same is true with bars of soap; a bigger pack will generally be much cheaper per soap bar, and you won’t have to worry about running out anytime soon.

2. Look for Sales

Many stores have sales on toiletry items all the time. Check the sales ads, or look for advertisements in the store for sale prices on toiletry items that you need. If you find a good price, now is the time to stock up.

3. Try Generic Brands

Many stores now offer popular toiletry items in their store brands. If you are willing to try generic brands, you might find that you can save a lot of money on the items that you buy. The good news is that a lot of people say that they can’t tell the difference between store brands and name brands, so you might not even notice the difference.

4. Use Coupons

If you look around, you may be able to find lots of coupons for toiletry items that you buy all the time. One good place to look for them is in the newspaper. You can also find coupons on manufacturer websites and social media pages, in product packaging for toiletries that you have purchased in the past and more.

5. Look for Multi-Use Items

Some toiletry items can be used for more than one purpose. For example, if you buy a shower gel that also works as a shampoo, you can skip on buying a second product. Along with saving you money, this can cut down on clutter in your shower as well.

As you can see, if you are looking for ways that your family can save money on toiletry items, you should know that you have an option. If you are willing to try one or all of these tips, you might be surprised by how much you can save, and you can still make sure that you and your loved ones have the toiletries that you need.