5 Benefits of Switching to a Shampoo Bar

1. Less Plastic Waste

Unlike liquid shampoos, almost every shampoo bar comes in a cardboard box, reducing plastic waste significantly! Most shampoo bars last longer than an average shampoo bottle, saving 2 to 4 plastic containers per bar. Solidu’s shampoo bars even come in packaging that is mostly compostable!

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2. Water Savings: Less Water Needed During Production

How a product is made also contributes to its sustainability. Shampoo bars are primarily made of concentrated ingredients, while liquid shampoos contain 60–80% water. Keeping liquid shampoos stable often requires additional production steps, each consuming more water. In contrast, solid shampoo bars are made using simpler mixing and pressing processes, which use fewer resources like water. This makes them not only more sustainable in packaging but also in production.

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3. Fewer Ingredients and Gentler on the Scalp

Since shampoo bars don’t need to stay liquid, they often contain fewer chemicals like stabilizers and preservatives. This makes them gentler on the scalp and often crafted from sustainable ingredients. For instance, Niyok’s products are free from microplastics, parabens, and silicones.

Switching to a shampoo bar might take your scalp some time to adjust. Often, the pH of a shampoo bar differs slightly from that of your current liquid shampoo. This doesn’t mean it’s not working—adjustment can take anywhere from one wash to ten. Your hair might initially feel frizzier, but this is just your scalp adapting to the new pH balance. Give your shampoo bar time to show its benefits! Try the Sensitive 2-in-1 conditioner and shampoo bar by Niyok, which has a relatively mild pH for your scalp.

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4. Shampoo Bars Last Longer

Shampoo bars are less prone to overuse, so they last longer! On average, one shampoo bar outlasts a bottle of liquid shampoo, saving both money and plastic.

Storage Tip
To keep your shampoo bar fresh and maximize its use, store it in a dry place. Use a special soap dish with ridges or a magnetic holder like Soapi’s. Made from recycled fishing nets, Soapi’s holder lets your shampoo bar dry perfectly in the air. Attach a bottle cap to your soap as a magnetic base—practical and personal! With proper storage, your shampoo bar stays fresh and lasts even longer.

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5. Perfect for Travel

Shampoo bars are travel-friendly! They pass through airport security without a hitch, sparing you the hassle of buying plastic mini bottles or squeezing everything into a 1L ziplock bag. Plus, they won’t leak, so no worries about spills in your luggage.
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