Not only are the ingredients a thing to consider, but the packaging makes a significant impact. Shampoo bottles require plastic packaging to keep the liquid from spilling, whereas shampoo bars do not.
Solid bars are packaged in paper or cardboard and once opened, can be kept on the shelf in your shower, or inside a sisal soap saver or a travel tin for holidays & getaways.
Many traditional shampoo bottles are filled with preservatives and chemicals that strip hair of its natural oils and often cause dry, itchy scalps
Shampoo bars contain more natural ingredients such as; coconut oil, jojoba oil, argon oil, oatmeal and Shea butter. Furthermore, it’s gentle on skin and naturally helps nourish and moisturise hair.
Most shampoos are 80% water and conditioners can be up to 95% water.
Why pay for water when you can add it yourself? Shampoo bars are concentrated and generally last longer than bottled versions. Depending on the brand, one shampoo bar replaces 3, 4 or even 6 bottles of shampoo!
Making the switch means eliminating single-use plastic, lowering your carbon impact, and keeping away from toxic chemicals.
Traditional shampoo bottles use preservatives and chemicals that negatively impact our environment. Whilst most shampoo bars are created with our environment in mind. Small business owners that want to make a positive impact, protect our oceans, wildlife and waterways.
The majority of shampoo bars are Certified palm oil free. Palm Oil is a widely used ingredient that’s heavily linked to deforestation and habitat loss.
Many bars contain essential oils and natural ingredients and are cruelty free too! If you are unsure, be sure to check the packaging or item description when buying online.
Shampoo bars help reduce our carbon footprint by the ingredients and packaging that is used. Solid bars are generally less processed than those in plastic bottles and paper packaging requires less intensive manufacture than plastic.
Shampoo bars are great for saving space in your luggage. All you need is one bar rather than multiple bottles. They can also be used for washing your body, your pets or your clothes while camping or travelling.
Furthermore, shampoo bars are perfect for international flights! There’s no need to worry about liquid limits or spillages.
Rather than using a synthetic fragrance, shampoo bars use natural essential oils that are good for hair and scalp. The combination of coconut oil, argon oil, Shea butter and beneficial essential oils, give your hair a wonderful and refreshing scent.
Shampoo with a Purpose in Penrith NSW, is the oldest natural soap company in Australia. They have been making hair and skin products with natural ingredients since 1983.
New Zealand’s Ethique started making beauty bars in 2012 and has built a large following thanks to its ethically-derived ingredients and a huge variety of hair products.
If you are overseas, there’s some fantastic companies such as U.K.-based Lush. This amazing team created one of the first shampoo bars and conditioner bars in the world.
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