From bottle to bar: Why less is more

An all natural, eco-friendly soap that saves you time and money? Read on to discover 5 convincing reasons why you should scrap your shampoo bottle for a bar of hair soap!

Take the minimalist approach

Think of the famous Japanese organization master Marie Kondo when looking at your bathroom clutter. Do all these bathroom products bring you joy? Often we find ourselves with 4 or 5 different products for varied treatments. But, is it all necessary? With a bar of hair soap you not only can effectively wash your hair, but it doubles as a body wash too!

Saves you time, money, and water!

While self-care is extremely important, does our shower regimen have to be so long? With just 1 bar for hair and body, you can tackle your shower needs fast and as a result, you are conserving water too! This gains you at least an extra 5 min for your morning (or evening) routine. You can now add in some stretching, or even meditation? Whatever it is, use it wisely! And because you’re saving money by buying only 1 product, why not treat yourself to something special with those savings?

Easy for travel

No more bulky toiletry bag, and no need to check in your luggage because of a fear of your liquid limit. For those travelers out there, this is a huge perk! It’s compact, efficient, and because of its concentrated composition, it will last you longer than the average shampoo bottle. Your travels will be a breeze!

Made with natural ingredients

Say goodbye to sulfates, silicones, parabens, and synthetic fragrances, and welcome those natural ingredients! You don’t have to worry about it disturbing the barrier function of your skin and hair. Most hair soaps cleanse the hair with saponified oils such as castor oil, avocado oil, or babassu oil instead of synthetic surfactants (sulfates). In addition, many hair soaps come in a variety of scents derived from essential oils. Just pure nourishment.

Safe for the environment.

A bar of hair soap gets you out of the business of using plastic! No more packaging waste. We all know how plastic is impacting our environment, from landfill to ocean, and here is a way to avoid that without much of a hassle. If the ingredients are safe for your skin then it’s safe for the environment. Many brands strive for a cruelty-free product and also commit to not using palm oil- a huge player in deforestation.

With any product, it is important to check the ingredients before your purchase. Surely as the market grows as well as the demand, more options will appear, and not all manufacturers may be dedicated to providing a quality product. Still, you have the choice amongst a variety of brands that are committed to sourcing their ingredients locally and sustainably. There is no doubt that there is a hair soap that will fit your fancy. If you are really keen, you can take it a step further and make your own hair soap. If you haven’t tried it yet, you are in for a treat!