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| Kitsch |
Bypassing liquid soaps, shampoos, and conditioners sold in plastic bottles is beneficial, i.e., great for the environment. Less plastic bottles filling up landfills.
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| I have this shampoo bar. |
In buying the various personal care bars, be sure to read labels to ensure the ingredients are natural or organic (backed up by an organic certification seal and/or a list of clean ingredients) and free of harmful chemicals such as sulfates and parabens that may be detrimental to human health, as well as, end up in our water supply.
To get you started, here are 8 brands known for their good, clean ingredients, transparency, and minimal packaging to peruse:
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| EcoRoots |
According to the magazine Natural Awakenings which is free at health food stores, the use of bar soaps, shampoos, and conditioners is on the rise. It recommends keeping the bars dry in between uses to prolong the bars and to keep them hygienic. Keep in a soap dish with drainage holes or a reusable tin for storage. The bars are said to be as effective as liquid soap, shampoo, or conditioner. Says the article, "High-quality bars can produce an impressive leather."
Yes, soaps do make nice gifts, and I always enjoy receiving them too. I have also worked out the value of taking a small bar of soap when travelling, especially road trips. But I must say, I have never used a solid shampoo. Maybe I should look out for it!
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