The question everyone asks when they first hear about a shampoo bar: but does it actually work? And is it not just the same as regular shampoo but in a different form?
Honest answer: it depends on which shampoo bar you compare with which regular shampoo. Here is the comparison.
Ingredients
Regular liquid shampoo consists of 70 to 80% water. The rest is cleansers, preservatives, thickeners and fragrance. Many liquid shampoos contain sulfates (SLS, SLES), silicones (Dimethicone) and synthetic fragrances.
Nature Bar shampoo bars contain no water, no sulfates, no silicones and no synthetic fragrances. Concentrated mild cleansing, pH 5.5, plant-based ingredients.
Results for your hair
With liquid shampoo containing silicones you often feel shine and softness in the first weeks. Those are the silicones coating the hair shaft. Over time they build up and hair becomes heavier, less vibrant and needs more and more product. With Nature Bar shampoo bars there is no build-up, no transition period. Hair retains its natural structure and balance.
Price per wash
A Nature Bar shampoo bar costs €12.95 and lasts 60 to 80 washes: that is 16 to 22 cents per wash. An average 250ml liquid shampoo costs €6 to €12 and lasts 25 to 40 washes: that is 15 to 48 cents per wash depending on the brand. The price per wash is comparable or better for the shampoo bar, without the plastic packaging.
Environmental impact
Liquid shampoo: plastic bottle, 70-80% water transported and heated, preservatives ending up in the water. Nature Bar shampoo bar: no plastic packaging, concentrated without water, no preservatives, biodegradable ingredients.
When do you choose what?
Choose a shampoo bar if you want to move away from heavy liquid shampoo, reduce plastic use or want a product without sulfates and silicones. Also ideal for travel due to hand luggage rules. Choose liquid shampoo if you use a specific medically indicated product recommended by a dermatologist.
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