Shampoo in Bar Soap Format
Posted March 1st, 2009 by pampasgirlIs it possible to create a bar soap version of shampoo and conditioner? I hate the fact the we use many plastic containers for these items. You can only recycle so many times.....bar soaps eliminate the container issue, a cradle to cradle option...?
there are recipes out there if you're a little on the crafty side. my husband and i love making our own soap and frequently discover new combos of scents and natural exfoliates to keep things interesting. in one of our books there is a recipe for a mango-mint bar shampoo which we haven't tried yet. you may be able to google it. there was also a recipe for a camping soap that floats when whipped while preparing the soap that is absolutely wonderful for washing our dog in place of flea shampoo that contains pesticide. its not as potent as the earth friendly options at a pet store so my little pup doesn't get unbearably spicy smelling but the bugs still stay off him.
warning: once making your own soap, you may never purchase soap at the market again. and if you need any encouragement to say "no" to soap off the shelf, watch the episode of Dirty Jobs with the cow rendering plant and start scrutinizing the ingredients labels on product you buy for your family.