If you want to save plastic when it comes to hair care, you usually can't avoid them: hair soaps and solid shampoos (also called solid shampoo or shampoo bar). But what is the difference between the two plastic-free hair care alternatives? We explain in our blog post.
Solid shampoo and hair soap have one thing in common: They are the more environmentally friendly alternatives to liquid shampoos, as they do not require plastic packaging and are particularly economical. They are also particularly suitable for travel and fit easily into any hand luggage. However, the two plastic-free hair care products differ fundamentally in their composition and application.
SOLID SHAMPOO
A solid shampoo contains all the ingredients of a liquid shampoo except water. The dry, solid shampoo bar is simply Lathered with hands on damp hair . Natural surfactants , usually sugar or coconut based, provide the cleansing foam in natural cosmetics. Natural oils provide an extra portion of care. The shampoo is rinsed out as usual and leaves hair smooth and well cared for.
HAIR SOAP
Hair soaps consist of natural oils (eg olive oil, argan oil), which are mostly "saponified" by a lye. The reason for this is the slightly acidic pH value of our skin, which is cleaned by a basic soap (slightly increased pH value). Many soaps have a Re-greasing level This describes the percentage of oil that has not been saponified to care for the skin and hair. Depending on the lime content and mineral composition of the tap water, the hair soap washes out differently well. An "acidic rinse" is recommended to wash out soap residue and oil residue that weighs down the hair . The water-vinegar rinse (approx. 1-2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to 1 liter of water) seals the roughened hair again and makes it easier to comb.
OUR RECOMMENDATION
We believe in using solid shampoos because they don't leave any heavy soap residue in the hair. That's why we developed our shampoo bars .
🌱 100% vegan and natural
🌿 Without perfume and plastic
👩👩👧👧 For children and adults
💆🏽♀️ Suitable for sensitive scalp
Smaller Tip : If you change your hair care routine, your hair will need some time to get used to the change. If your ends seem a little drier than usual during the transition period, you can work natural almond oil into your hair ends. To do this, rub a few drops of almond oil in your hands and gently massage it into towel-dried hair.
